How to Become a Volunteer
Fun! Rewarding! Amazing! That's just some of the ways YMCA volunteers describe their volunteering experience. Join us!
Volunteering is a great way to connect with other community members, expand your friendship circle, develop skills and complete your community service or student placement hours.
We are inspired by the number of community members who want to join us in helping to create vibrant communities. Lately we’ve been impressed by the strong interest and the large number of applications coming our way. Our team is carefully reviewing each application and it can take us approximately 4 weeks to process and respond to applicants. Please keep in mind that successful applicants will be required to complete an interview, reference screening and police check for those over 18. We will be in touch as soon as possible and appreciate your enthusiasm.
Please email volunteering@ymcagta.org if you have any questions about volunteering with the YMCA.
How to Volunteer
Step 1: Discover how you want to help
Find the opportunity that is right for you by looking through our Volunteer Opportunities and the list of locations where each is offered.
Step 2: Complete our application form
Complete our Volunteer Application and either submit it online or print and drop it off in person at the YMCA location of your choice.
Step 3: Check your inbox for updates
A YMCA staff member will review your application and connect with you as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
We welcome volunteers of all ages. Some volunteer roles do have a minimum age requirement. To find out how old you need to be to perform a certain job, take at look at our job descriptions in our current Volunteer Opportunities.
Each volunteer role is unique and requires a different time commitment. In addition, our programs and locations have different hours of operation. Once we receive your application, our staff will connect with you to discuss what each volunteer role entails.
Absolutely! If you are looking for a student placement opportunity contact the location you are interested in directly to see if there are any openings available. You can find a list of YMCA locations here.
You do not need to be a member of the YMCA to volunteer with us. Although volunteering does not provide you with member benefits, arrangements will be made to grant you access to areas that require membership. You are welcome to become a YMCA member at any time.