WORK PROJECTS WITH THE Y
With over 150,000 square feet between the Downtown Y and the Y in Hermantown, we have a lot of space to take care of!
Click here to view and sign-up for a one-time work project.
ASSIST WITH TEEN NIGHTS AT THE Y
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, selling concessions, assisting staff with activities like dodgeball, bingo, etc., along with clean-up. A great volunteer would be someone who really enjoys interacting with tweens and teens. Teen nights at the Y are for youth ages 10-17 and happen the last Friday of each month from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Minimum age to volunteer is 18.
When: May 30 | June 27 | July 25 | Aug 29
Location: The YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown
Click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.
VOLUNTEER WITH FUN DAYS AT THE YMCA!
Fun Days are for kids ages 5-12 during school breaks. We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy hanging out with kids and like keeping them engaged in things like conquering gym games, unleashing creativity through arts & crafts and exploring the great outdoors! Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Volunteer shifts are available between 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
o June 9-13 and August 25-29 (volunteers are welcome any or all dates)
o Location: The YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown
Click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.
MOUNTAIN BIKE MAINTENANCE
Did you know we have mountain bike trails and a fleet of mountain bikes at Camp Miller? Well, we do and we need help getting them ready for the campers who will get to use them at camp this summer! We’re looking for individuals and/or groups who have bike maintenance knowledge and enjoy working on bikes, to help us get them ready for the summer camp season. The bikes are located down at Camp Miller which is about 45 minutes south of Duluth. Volunteers are welcome to spend time exploring camp and biking the trails as well. Sauna and a jump in the lake anyone? If you are interested, please contact Gina at gmiller@duluthymca.org or call 722-4745 x159.
Official Spring Camp Miller Work Day
In an effort to get camp ready for the summer season, we have an annual work day! Groups or individual volunteers are encouraged to spend time at camp assisting with facility and property projects. There are never shortages of projects and maintenance needs including building, repairing, cleaning, gardening, organizing & painting. Join us for a fun day down at camp! There is no minimum age to volunteer, however, we ask that youth under 12 have adult supervision.
o When: Friday May 16
o Time: Work projects are available between 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
o Where: YMCA Camp Miller, Sturgeon Lake, MN Camp Miller is located about 45 minutes south of Duluth.
Click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.
Help Put Together Family Meal Kits and Distribute Food
Food for good! The Duluth Y is assisting with community food distribution through Family Meal Kits. Each meal kit includes two healthy recipes and all the
ingredients needed for a family of 4 to make 2 complete meals. We need help packing, distributing food and breaking down boxes. We can take a max of 2 volunteers for this opportunity each week. There isn’t a minimum age to volunteer but youth under age 12 must have an adult present.
Meal Packing & Distribution:
When: Thursdays between 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Where: The YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown
Click here to sign up for a spot for May-August.
Reading Buddies
Learn . Grow. Thrive.
Volunteer to read to kids in our preschool childcare center. Books will be available for you to read or feel free to bring one of your own!
When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Where: YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center | Community Room
Click here to reserve a spot.
Volunteer with Laundry Love Program!
Imagine how hard it is for people who are experiencing homelessness, to wash clothes & bedding. As a special project, the Duluth YMCA is partnering with the Laundry Love program to help recruit volunteers. Laundry Love is a national organization dedicated to providing laundry services to people with no and low income. Laundry Love volunteers assist with check-in, help people find open machines, plug quarters & visit with customers. The customers do their own laundry. This opportunity is more than just providing a place to help people clean clothes, but an opportunity to build and celebrate community. There is no minimum age to volunteer, however, we ask that youth under 15 have an adult present.
When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 8:15-11:30 a.m.
Where: Spin City Laundry | 232 N Central Ave
Click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.
Interested in giving back to the Y while earning volunteer hours?
Check out this fun opportunity with DECC Events!
The DECC is partnering with the YMCA and other non-profits on a volunteer opportunity in exchange for a monetary donation to the non-profit of their choosing. Opportunities include assisting staff in concessions, ushering, ticket taking, helping at the bars, greeting guests, etc. Shifts are typically 4-6 hours long and events range from hockey games, concerts, comedy shows, etc. Grab a friend and create a lasting experience for a great cause! The monetary donation the Y receives will go directly towards the Y’s Annual Support Campaign.
Click on this link to see the upcoming events!