Volunteer Opportunities
Find out how big of an impact you can make as a volunteer at the Y!
The Y offers a wide variety of opportunities for individuals and businesses to give back as volunteers. Volunteering is an excellent way to build pride in your community, support your neighbors, and make friends with common interests.
Be part of building a strong community.
Program & Branch Volunteers
Volunteers at the Y help our communities reach their fullest potential and we offer opportunities for all ages to be involved. From volunteering as a youth sports coach, for member services, or through our many events, we have a role perfect for you!
Committee & Policy Volunteers
Each Greater Philadelphia Y branch location has a dedicated group of volunteers who serve on the Advisory Board of the Directors. These volunteers focus on being connectors to the community, finding and fostering partnerships, sharing feedback, and fundraising.
Fundraising Volunteers
Volunteers are critical in helping to spread the mission of the Y while inspiring compassion and care in the communities we represent. Each year, volunteers can assist in the fundraising efforts of our annual campaign.
Get started as a volunteer!
You make our mission possible! If you are interested in getting involved with one of our branches or programs as a volunteer, please use the form below to contact us. A member of our team will reach out with more information.
Volunteers will need to complete paperwork and trainings for certain opportunities.
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
The minimum age to volunteer at the YMCA is 16 years old.
Can someone complete a supported or assisted volunteer experience?
Yes, but availability varies by branch location. Please use the form above to contact the Greater Philadelphia YMCA location you are interested in volunteering at for eligibility.
Do you offer accessible volunteer roles?
Yes. The Greater Philadelphia YMCA adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act; please use the form above contact to the Greater Philadelphia YMCA location you are interested in volunteering at for more details.
Do you offer volunteer opportunities for students who need service hours?
Yes, but availability of volunteer roles varies by branch location. Please use the from above to contact the Greater Philadelphia YMCA location you are interested in volunteering at for eligibility.
Where can I complete school-required community service hours?
Volunteer roles vary by branch location. Please use the form above to contact the Greater Philadelphia YMCA location you are interested in volunteering at for eligibility.