THE Y FOR
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.
Generation Next
Generation Next is a club for middle and high school students. Students will meet one day every other week to discuss and plan monthly volunteer opportunities. Volunteer projects may include: park clean up, beach clean up, canned food drive, recycling, etc. A great way for your teen to make new friends and make a difference in their community.
NOTE: Youth under the age of 15 MUST be enrolled in a volunteer program and will not be allowed to volunteer unless under supervision. Under 15 should become members of Generation Next to complete necessary volunteer hours.
http://www.palomar.ymca.org/teen/generation-next.html
Volunteer Procedure
- Contact Christy Wagnon at cwagnon@ymca.org to receive necessary paperwork
- Complete online child abuse prevention training
- Set up in person meeting to finalize paperwork and set up a volunteer schedule
| Volunteer Opportunity | Details | Minimum Commitment |
| Homework Helpers | High school student will be paired up with an elementary school student to help with reading and other homework assignments and projects at a local elementary school. (minimum age 15) | 1 hour shift 1x per week Semester long commitment |
| Gymnastics Assistant | Assist gymnastics instructors in teaching a class. Must have gymnastics experience. If interested in one day teaching, this is a great way to learn the basic skills needed to teach gymnastics (Minimum age 15; with gymnastics experience) | 1 class 1x per week one month minimum |
| Parent Night Out | Assist gymnastics instructors in chaperoning children ages 3-12 years old. Will be placed with students at least 2 years younger. (Minimum age 15) | Friday night 6-10pm |
| Childwatch | Assist child watch staff in working with children 8 weeks through 12 years of age. MINIMUM AGE 16. Must interview for position. Shifts: Monday-Friday 8:00am-10:00am or 10:00am-12:00pm Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm or 5:30-7:30pm Saturday 8:00am-10:00am, 10:00am-12:00pm, 11:00am-1:00pm | 1 shift/1x per week One month minimum |
| Facilities Assistant | Assist facilities department in general cleaning and maintenance of facility. Minimum age 16. | Must commit to a minimum of 20 hours. Hours available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Office Assistant | Assist program directors with general office duties such as data input, filing, copying, making phone calls, etc. Minimum age 16. | Must commit to a minimum of 20 hours. Hours available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Teen Center Assistant | Assist in supervision of teen center, be available to help middle and high school students with homework and other projects. Minimum age 21. | Hours available Mon-Friday 3pm-6pm |
| Youth Sports Coach | Coach youth in soccer, flag football, volleyball and basketball. Responsible for coaching practice one day a week and attending/coaching games on Saturdays. Also responsible for parent interactions. Will attend a coach's meeting at the beginning of the season. Minimum age 18. Must commit to entire sports season April 14th-June 3, 2012 Contact Greg @ gcacioppa@ymca.org for more information. | Hours vary One practice, one afternoon between 4pm and 7pm, Mon-Fri Games- Saturdays - times vary |
| Pee Wee Sports Coach | Coach pee wee (preschool aged) sports program. Little experience needed; just a desire to work with preschool aged youth. Minimum age 18. | |
| Assistant Youth Sports Coach | Assist coach in coaching youth sports teams in soccer, flag football, volleyball, and basketball. Responsible for attending practice and Saturday games. Minimum age 16. Must commit to entire sports season April 14th-June 3, 2012 | Hours Vary One practice Mon-Fri Between 4pm and 7pm Games- Saturdays-Times vary |
| Sports Referees | Must have some experience with the sport, but will be trained to be a referee in soccer, flag football, volleyball, and basketball. Minimum age 18. | Must commit to a minimum of 20 hours Hours will be on Saturdays |
| Sports Score Keeper | Keep scores for Saturday games. Minimum age 16. | Must commit to a minimum 4 hour shift per Saturday worked |
Volunteer Information
Please contact us if you would like more information on volunteering at the YMCA!
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