Despite its name, the YMCA is not just for the young (half of the 20 million+ members are over age 18), not just for men (half of all members are women) and not just for Christians. It is, however, as our history illustrates, an association of members--volunteers, staff, members and donors--who come together with a common understanding of the YMCA mission and a common commitment to the YMCA's vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Volunteer

YMCAs are first and foremost volunteer organizations. To put it in perspective, not every YMCA has a building, but every YMCA has volunteers. All 2,663 YMCAs are volunteer founded, volunteer based, and volunteer led. Local volunteers establish YMCAs-not the YMCA of the USA-and local volunteers run YMCAs, continually ensuring that YMCAs are meeting the unique needs of their communities. Volunteers are at the heart of every YMCA and that is why YMCAs are at the heart of community life in more than 10,000 communities nationwide.

At the YMCA, your time and talent go a long way. Every hour you spend as a YMCA volunteer translates into the caring attention a child or teen needs to grow up healthy and resilient. It translates into support for families so they can be successful and strong. Into healthier lives for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes. Into a safer, more viable community that's a good place to live and work. Last year, over 563,000 volunteers enabled YMCAs to serve over 20 million people of all ages, incomes and abilities.

As a Meeting Waters YMCA volunteer, you can serve on the board of directors, lead an exercise class, read to elementary schoolers in our ASPIRE program, call on neighbors to contribute to our Reach Out to Youth scholarship fundraiser, design a program brochure, serve as a role model for young people, help out in the office or at a special event, or be part of a group or committee working on solving a community problem. No matter how you help, you'll make a big difference as you work with others to create a feeling of connectedness in your community.

To solve the problems closest to home-or better yet, prevent them-the Meeting Waters YMCA needs more people like you. Do something good. Volunteer at the YMCA. Please email or call us (802-463-4769) to learn about current volunteer opportunities.

Program Member

A YMCA is an association of people of all incomes, ages, abilities, religions and ethnic backgrounds. It works to nurture the healthy development of children and teens, support families and strengthen communities. When you participate in a YMCA program, you help not only yourself and your family but the entire community. Along with the many precious hours of volunteer time and the dollars that are contributed, program fees make it possible for your YMCA to respond to community needs and to make sure it is accessible to everyone, regardless of income.