Lake County YMCA

Volunteer

For a Better Us.

Volunteer Volunteer

WHY VOLUNTEER?

When you volunteer at the Y, you bring lasting personal and social change. By providing leadership, knowledge and talent, you give people, families, children and seniors, the resources and support they need to live healthy, confident, connected and secure lives.  

The Lake County Y relies on the time and talents of many volunteers to fulfill its mission to strengthen communities through healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. For over 150 years, the Lake County Y has served every day, side-by-side with volunteers and neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

IMPORTANT:  The Lake County Y maintains a zero tolerance for child abuse. Criminal background checks and/or other Federal or State screenings, applications and child abuse prevention training may be required depending on the volunteer position.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE LAKE COUNTY Y!

2024 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

SAFETY AROUND WATER

DATES: Fall 2024
LOCATIONS: East End Y Madison, Central Y Painesville, and West End Y Willoughby
DESCRIPTION: Safety-Around-Water is for all children, but it especially targets underserved populations who are at higher risk for drowning than other populations. The program teaches youth the water safety skills to prevent drowning and builds upon individual skills to create two core skill sequences to help children be safe in and around water: swim, float, swim and jump, push, turn, grab. 
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteer application and background check must be completed to volunteer for this program. 

CONTACT:  For more information, please contact our aquatic staff below:

Y-WINNERS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

DATES: October 28 - December 14, 2024
LOCATIONS: Central YMCA, 933 Mentor Avenue, Painesville

DESCRIPTION: Volunteers needed to support our youth basketball program.  

CONTACT: For more information, please contact E. Hennies ehennies@lakecountyymca.org 

*REQUIREMENTS: Volunteer application and background check must be completed to volunteer for this program.  

 

TURKEY DAY 5K

DATE: Thursday, November 28, 2024

LOCATION: Central YMCA, 933 Mentor Ave., Painesville

DESCRIPTION: 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please help us make this event a success. Sign-Up Here!

QUESTIONS? Please contact Suzanne Hall at shall@lakecountyymca.org

THANKSGIVING DINNER

DATES: 
  • Tuesday, November 26 Food/Supply Drop Off
  • Wednesday, November 27 Dinner Set up
  • Thursday, November 28 Various Roles
TIME: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
LOCATION: West End YMCA Willoughby - David A. Anderson Senior Center
DESCRIPTION: Thanksgiving is an annual tradition at the West End YMCA in Willoughby. Every year, volunteers and staff work together to provide a place for the community to gather and give thanks.
VOLUNTEERS, FOOD & SUPPLIES NEEDED: For set-up, food preparation and service, clean-up and more. We're looking for friendly people to volunteer for set up the day before and various duties on Thanksgiving. We also need pies, rolls, cranberry sauce and more! Click the link below to see all the opportunities and help us make the most welcoming, relaxed and enjoyable Thanksgiving Dinner for all our guests!

CONTACT:  For more information, please contact Kevin Sraj at ksraj@lakecountyymca.org

2025 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST 

DATES: April 18, 2025
LOCATIONS: Central Y, Painesville and West End Y, Willoughby
DESCRIPTION: The Good Friday Breakfast, held annually, will safely provide breakfast and programming to the community.  

VOLUNTEER NEEDED: 

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

DATES: January through March 2025
LOCATIONS: East End YMCA Madison, Central YMCA Painesville and West End YMCA Willoughby
DESCRIPTION: The Annual Campaign is a fundraising initiative that makes the Y available to children, families and seniors who cannot afford the cost of membership and programs that provide lasting positive impact. By removing financial barriers, we are fulfilling our mission to make the Y available to ALL.  Volunteers are needed to reach out to past donors.  

CONTACT: For more information or to sign up as a campaigner, please contact Sarah Baggott at sbaggott@lakecountyymca.org

SAFETY AROUND WATER

DATES: Spring 2025
LOCATIONS: East End Y Madison, Central Y Painesville, and West End Y Willoughby
DESCRIPTION: Safety-Around-Water is for all children, but it especially targets underserved populations who are at higher risk for drowning than other populations. The program teaches youth the water safety skills to prevent drowning and builds upon individual skills to create two core skill sequences to help children be safe in and around water: swim, float, swim and jump, push, turn, grab. 
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteer application and background check must be completed to volunteer for this program. 

CONTACT:  For more information, please contact our aquatics staff below:

WEST END 5K RUN

DATE: May 2025
LOCATION: West End YMCA Willoughby
DESCRIPTION: Approximately 30 volunteers are needed to set up for the event, hand out packets, and provide direction on the course for this annual event.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

DATE: Spring 2025
LOCATION: 
DESCRIPTION: This fundraising event raises critical funds to fulfill our mission to ensure that no one is turned away for an inability to pay to attend the Y and the programs we offer to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Once registration is open, interested volunteers can sign up using Sign-Up Genius. Please note, Volunteers must be 18 or older.

CONTACT: If you are interested in being placed on the email distribution list, please email Sarah Baggott at sbaggott@lakecountyymca.org 

DREAM HOUSE

DATE: TDB
TIME: 
LOCATION: 
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers are needed to help give tours of the Dream House. You must be at least 14 years old to register.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 
 

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

DATE: Summer 2025

The Back to School Bash is back, and we are excited to join Lake County Jobs and Family Services to provide goods and services for hundreds of Lake County Families. WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Lake County Y is partnering with the United Way to support the Back to School Bash. We are in need of NEW larger size kids socks and underwear. The Lake County Y is an authorized drop-off location starting XXXXXX. Please consider donating to this great cause.