Our volunteers contribute over 325,000 hours of service annually helping our communities become home to the healthiest children, teens and young adults. There are many benefits to volunteering. While you are learning new skills, building your Canadian experience, meeting new people and making friends you are also helping people improve their overall health, supporting children and youth as they grow into adults, helping newcomers settle in Canada and making a difference in your community. The YMCA has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to match your passion, skills and schedule.