Volunteer Opportunities

YMCAs are volunteer founded, volunteer based, and volunteer led. They are at the heart of every YMCA, and that ‘s why YMCAs are at the heart of community life in more than 10,000 communities nationwide. Here at the Anaheim Family YMCA, volunteers have opportunities in sports, camp, academics, and enrichment programs, to name a few. Please take a moment to review the many opportunities you have to join the YMCA movement and make a difference.

Anaheim Achieves Volunteer

Assist individual and small groups of children in grades 1 – 8 with homework activities, enrichment activities and/or recreational activities for a minimum of 1 hour per week, with times available Monday through Friday from 2:30 – 6 pm.

Academic Mentor

Provide one-on-one academic mentoring to an assigned student in grades 1 – 8 who needs individual assistance with homework, reading and literacy education. Mentor a minimum of 1 hour per week, with times available both during and after school Monday through Friday.

Download a Volunteer Application Packet

Download 2012 Volunteer Orientation Schedule

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Volunteering for Seniors

Senior Study Buddy

Meet with a student one-on-one for one hour a week and provide assistance in homework and reading skills for a minimum of 1 hour per week, with times available both during and after-school.

Senior Reading Buddy

Read stories to a student or a small group of students or listen to a student read to you. Volunteer for a minimum of 1 hour per week during after-school hours.

Senior Classroom Buddy

Work in a classroom of about 20 students and provide general assistance in homework activities, educational games, arts and crafts and other enrichment activities. Volunteer for minimum of 1 hour per week during after-school hours.

Senior Enrichment Buddy

Participate in special projects by bringing your own skills, wisdom and expertise to a small group of students. Enrichment activities include teaching a craft, presenting on a special topic of your choice or demonstrating a skill.

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Sports Volunteers

Volunteer Basketball Coaches & Referees

Qualifications/Duties: Youth basketball experience preferred. League runs for 12 weeks per season. Three seasons per year (Jan/May/Sept).

Hours: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. (1 day per week-can be any day + Saturdays)

Location: Anaheim and Cypress Leagues

Youth Basketball Volunteers

Qualifications/Duties: Referees, score keepers, runners and assistant coaches for younger leagues.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Volunteer Instructor for Bitty Sports

Qualifications/Duties: Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience working with children ages 3-4 years

Hours: Saturday mornings

Location: Anaheim Downtown Youth Center

Volunteer Gymnastic Assistants

Qualifications/Duties: Should have previous gymnastic experience. Enthusiastic people who love working with children ages 18 months to 15 years.

Must be 18 years of age.

Hours: Part Time: Mon-Sat, Hours Vary.

Location: Anaheim Downtown Youth Center

Download the Youth Sports Volunteer Application Form:

Sports Volunteer Application Packet

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Camp Volunteers

We have two weeklong summer camps every year. If you are outgoing, responsible, love kids and teens, and are committed to making a difference in their lives, then Y Camp is for you! We believe in giving campers a year round support group. That’s why being a leader at our Camps is a year round commitment. We have activities throughout the year like dances, weekend camps, and fundraisers. We believe that every camp leader should be eager to maintain friendships with their campers

Camp Fox

Camp Fox is for 13-18 year olds and takes place at Catalina Island. Our week at Camp Fox is usually at the end of June. Leaders for Camp Fox need to be 19+ and ready for a week of fun in the sun with teens.

Camp Miehana

Camp Miehana is our Mountain Camp for children ages 7-12. This camp is usually in August and activities include hiking, ropes course, canoeing, and other mountain camp activities. Leaders at Camp Miehana need to be 18, and Counselors in Training (CIT’s) must be 15 and will pay half price.

Download the Camp Volunteer Form:

Camp Volunteer Form (Adobe PDF Format)