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Volunteer Opportunities

We are committed to be a source of strength and encouragement to all we serve.

It is only through the support of our volunteers and donors that we are able to give back to our communities. When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful change in your community. The Y’s Togetherhood program connects people from all backgrounds to plan and carry out volunteer projects.

Support Our Mission

Your support can offer the chance of a lifetime to the people who need it most in every corner of the Arlington-Mansfield area.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

  • “Play Day” volunteers: a partnership with Trinity Community Foundation, Trinity Methodist Church and the Arlington Police Department where we bring fun and laughter to children in underserved communities through the mobile “Y on the Fly” program.
  • Member Services Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facility by assisting with filing, cleaning, and member check-ins, apply here
  • Read books to children in a YMCA childcare center.
  • Volunteer at special events, such as Halloween at the YMCA and Healthy Kids Day.
  • Coach a youth sports team, which includes coaching training.
  • Lead an information session or “Lunch & Learn”, such as planning for retirement, ESL, etc.
  • Become a policy volunteer, such as a YMCA Board Member.
  • Join a task force or committee for event planning, secret shopping, etc.
  • Welcome members into the YMCA at the front desk.
  • Raise funds to ensure the YMCA is accessible to all members in the community.
  • Volunteer in a YMCA special needs program.
  • Play games with senior citizens.
  • Help children with homework after school.
  • Participate in a YMCA clean-up and improvement day, such as painting and brush removal.

Becoming a Volunteer

When you volunteer for an event we ask that you register with us, so we can count on your support for the event. Please take a moment and fill out the registration form for each volunteer planning to attend.