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The YMCA depends upon volunteers to enrich our programs, facility, and youth experiences. Many corporations find volunteering for a day at the YMCA a great way to build staff camaraderie. Volunteering brings purpose to ones self and a staff team as they contribute to the good of the. . . more

We seek people who are the fixer uppers types, handy men or women who like to keep busy physically in a positive, uplifting atmosphere. Individuals who would volunteer for this position would help keep the YMCA maintained and in good repair. Work can be repair projects, painting, decorating,. . . more

YMCA Board and Committee Positions: Committees: Building and Grounds Finance Program and Marketing Leadership (human resources) Board of Directors serve as the policy making arm of the YMCA. Share your personal and professional expertise for the good work of the YMCA. Build your resume and experiences. Give back! Learn from others.. . . more

United Way Young Professionals gives participants the opportunity to volunteer within the community while providing opportunities to develop leadership skills and build your social and professional network. As a committee member you will help to plan events and participate in activities with your peers from across the region to have. . . more

Assist community services director to engage and assist low income youth and adults in educational, recreational, and social skills activities. On Thursday evenings and Saturdays our community director coordinates programs for families and children from very low income households. Homework groups, reading programs, good parenting, movie day, resume. . . more

Youth services volunteers help to prepare craft projects or story time props as assigned by the youth services librarian or youth services assistant. Volunteers must be able to use scissors, color, draw, paint, and make sample craft projects. In addition the youth services volunteer will be responsible for. . . more

Why Volunteer? The Y is a cause for strengthening communities, committed every day to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your own neighborhood. Each of our volunteers helps deliver the. . . more

Youth volunteers 13 and older are needed to assist with the Summer Reading Program located at the Somerville Public Library. Volunteers will help prepare materials for programs and work with younger children and their caregivers. Hours are flexible. Please apply by June 12th. Space is limited.. . . more