Volunteer

At the Y, we are pleased to offer one-time opportunities for individuals or groups to do volunteer work together.  Whether you are an individual or a group of co-workers, friends or service club, we have something for you! 

Housekeeping
Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including such duties as mopping, dusting, and trash removal. May complete duties related to window washing, painting, snow removal and other related responsibilities. We also have opportunities for maintenance on the building such as simple electrical work, simple plumbing, some carpentry, etc. 
Location/Program Site: Duluth Area Family YMCA | 302 W 1st Street in Downtown Duluth
Days & Times: Flexible
Commitment: Minimum of two hours per week

Laundry
You might be surprised to know that we do a lot of laundry here at the Y! We have sweat towels, shower towels and even some people’s workout clothes! Duties include collecting towels around the building, washing/drying, folding towels and delivering towels. 
Location/Program Site: Duluth Area Family YMCA | 302 W 1st Street in Downtown Duluth
Days & Times: Anytime between 5:30am-midnight
Commitment: Minimum of two hours per week

Greeter at the Member Service Desk

Individual is responsible for providing a high level of customer service. Responsibilities include greeting members, checking them into the Y, handing out towels and equipment. Minimum age to volunteer is 18.
Location/Program Site: Duluth Area Family YMCA | 302 W 1st Street in Downtown Duluth
Days & Times: Hours available Monday-Friday 5:15am-10:00pm, Saturdays 7:00am-5:00pm and Sundays 9:00am-5:00pm
Commitment: Minimum of two hours per week

Twin Ports Miracle League Buddies
The Miracle League is a program that provides youth ages 4-19 with cognitive and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league.  We’re looking for volunteers to serve as buddies for the kids in the program.  Minimum age to volunteer is 8.
Program Site: Miracle League Field (located near the Harrison Community Center in West Duluth)
Days & Times: This program runs on Saturdays from June 8-August 24.   Games begin at 10am and end by noon.

Running Buddies Mentor
Running Buddies mentors help youth in grades 5-10 build confidence, stay healthy, and maintain positive relationships.  Each week, participants run Duluth’s trails and learn about healthy living from a guest speaker.  Volunteer mentors participate alongside youth as motivators and positive role models. Together, you will run in two 5k races.  Volunteers must be 18 or older and graduated from high school.
Program Site: Duluth Area Family YMCA | 302 W 1^st Street in Downtown Duluth
Days & Times: Mondays or Thursdays from 5-6:30pm.  (Summer 2013 dates: June 10-August 3)
Commitment: 1.5 hours per week

Youth Corps
Youth Corps focuses on positive thinking, higher education exploration, service learning projects and adventure for middle-school aged youth. Volunteers would be assisting staff in daily outings and activities.  We plan on learning about different careers this summer, exploring the outdoors, playing basketball and engaging in service learning projects. We would love have you be a part of our fun summer!  Minimum age to volunteer is 18.
Program Site: Duluth Area Family YMCA | Lincoln Park Middle School | Field Trips around Duluth
Days & Times: The program runs Monday-Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm (June 10-July 18)
Commitment: We ask that volunteers commit to one full week OR one consistent day for 6 weeks.

Day Camp Kitchigami Volunteers
Volunteers will have an opportunity to assist counselors with a group of campers ages 4-14 in a traditional camp setting.  Camp focuses on life skills, teambuilding and environmental stewardship along with traditional camp activities.  Minimum age to volunteer is 12.  Volunteers need to be able to provide their own transportation to and from Chester Bowl Park.
Program Site: Chester Bowl Park
Dates:  June 17-August 23
Days & Times: You can choose from the following times: 9am-2pm, 9am-12pm or 12-2pm (Monday-Friday)
Commitment: We ask that you commit to a minimum of one full week (Monday-Friday). 

Community Based Mentoring through Mentor Duluth
Matching kids with positive adult role models. Strengthened by 75 years of mentoring experience, the Mentor Duluth Collaborative matches positive adults with young people between the ages of 5-17. Mentor Duluth believes that all young people have the need for a positive adult, outside of their family, to provide support. Our mentors are asked to be a role model, guide, resource and —most importantly— a friend to their mentees. The first step in the process to becoming a mentor is setting up an initial interview with a Program Advocate of Mentor Duluth. Typically it takes 4-6 weeks to become a mentor. We have over 200 kids on the waitlist who are very excited to have mentors!
Commitment: Minimum time commitment of 8-12 hours per month, for at least one calendar year.

Kid’s Club Assistant
Supports youth development through planning and implementing a curriculum program for children ages four months to nine years; assist Kid’s Club staff in providing a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment for each child; assist in planning and preparation of the creative learning environment and preparation of needed materials and supplies; help with general housekeeping tasks; assist in supervising and interacting with children in activities. Minimum age to volunteer is 12 years.
Program Site: Duluth Area Family YMCA | 302 W 1st Street in Downtown Duluth
Days & Times: Hours available Monday-Thursday 8:45am-1:45and 4:00-7:30pm, Friday 8:45am-1:45pm, Saturday 8:45am-12:00pm and Sunday 12:00-3:00pm
Commitment: Minimum of two hours per week

Swim Lesson Aid
Volunteers are needed to help swim instructors with swim lessons. Minimum age to volunteer is 13 (and able to swim). 
Program Site: Duluth YMCA Pool | 302 W 1^st Street in Downtown Duluth
Days & Times: We have a variety of lesson times available: 
Morning lessons: any day Monday-Friday around 9:30-11:30am
Evening lessons: Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 5:45-7:15pm
Commitment: We ask that volunteers commit to a specific time and day for the entire seven week session.