Volunteers are the backbone of the YMCA. At all levels, volunteers contribute valuable resources of knowledge and talents to help our association carry out its mission. Whether your talents and interests are in sports, special events, or fundraising.Opportunities starting at 13 years of age through our teen swim assistant program and camp counselor in training program at 15 years of age.All Volunteers over the age of 18 years old are required to pass a background check.

* Offers recreation, sports, and tourism that are fully accessible to and inclusive of people with and without disabilities.

Double H Ranch needs general summer volunteers, work day volunteers, winter instructors, medical volunteers, etc.

Offers volunteers a variety of opportunities of outdoor education and recreation, such as teaching, help at specific events, trail maintenance, gardening, exhibit construction, receptionist for 2-hr shift on occasional Saturday, snowplow parking lot, assembly bi-monthly newsletter, and other projects at five sites. Volunteers <18 yrs must be accompanied by parent or adult, on case-by-case approval.

**DUE TO COVID-19, PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD - TENTATIVELY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 ** Thomas Sports Group needs volunteers for tutoring and education, to assist youth with job training, including computer training, as mentors, to coach youth in organized sports teams, as chaperones, and those who are willing to transport youth to and from organized sports events and other activities.

Day camp for ages 5-12, at 14 Clayton Ave, with activities such as recreational games, arts and crafts, cooking, swimming and weekly field trips.Counselor-In-Training program for ages 13-15.

Hands-on museum participation allows children (and adults) to create their own learning experience and encourages new discoveries about themselves and their world. Memberships available. Birthday parties, scout snoozes, and meetings can be arranged. Gift shop.

Provides a safe environment for young people to focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character/citizenship. Members rotate every 45 minutes through each area (homework room, gym/outdoors, social games, dining area, etc.). Services include dinner each evening, homework help, daily education and recreational activities.

Offers the opportunity for anyone to volunteer as a coach for one the league teams or be a sports buddy, to assist players who may need additional help.

The Adapted Sports and Recreation Program at HHH is a four-season program that provides access to and education about adaptive sports and recreation activities for individuals of a wide range of abilities. The program is open to both former patients of the hospital as well as individuals with disabilities within the community. Adapted activities offered during the year include gardening, handcycling, skiing, rowing, sailing, kayaking, rock climbing, softball, basketball, yoga, therapeutic horseback riding, and more. All activities are held in the New York Metropolitan region.

Recruits adults over 18 who are interested in being a camp counselors for 1 week in August for the annual MDA summer camp, and other corporate sponsorship events, such as the Muscle Walk, Lock Up and Cocktail Reception.

Troy Boys & Girls Club has opportunities available for volunteers in almost every capacity. Working with children in their groups during after school programs (mentoring, tutoring), providing specialized programs for youth and teens (arts/crafts, science, technology, dramatic arts, dance, career exploration, job preparedness), administrative support (data entry, database management, prepare mailings, office assistant, etc.), capital improvement projects, and much more.

Offers an opportunity for craft vendors to display and sell their products.

The Ithaca Youth Bureau Recreation Department offers year-round recreation programming for youth and families. Sports, lessons, camps, expressive arts, theater classes and more are offered. Try something new or pick one of your favorites - you'll have fun, learn new skills, and make friends.The Recreation Partnerships, a collaborations of 10 municipalities in Tompkins County, supports many of these programs and helps keep fees affordable for all! Register for programs online through our registration software Community Pass, where you can browse our online catalog which is searchable by keyword, program groups, age, grade, date or location.Sports offerings: basketball, softball, baseball, lacrosse, flag football, soccer, runningLessons: swimming, skating, tennis, golf, fencing, Tae Kwon Do, musicExpressive Arts offerings: Imagine That, Youth Theatre, pottery, drawing, painting, danceCommunity Programs: High adventure climbing (tree & rock), outdoor skill programs, Tot Spot, Ithaca Bike RentalSpecial Events: Junior Olympics, Fishing Fun ShopSummer Camps: Cass Park Day Camp, Stewart Park Day Camp (both camps have full and 1/2 day options)

Offers youngsters opportunities to play soccer in a league that focuses on learning requisite skills and team work while promoting the enjoyment of the game. Intramural, interleague and travel teams are available. Open enrollment is available for the league's yearly two outdoor and limited winter indoor seasons. An intramural program is available for players ages 4 through 19. Call for more information.

Provides opportunities for anyone who wants to volunteer to teach/coach individuals with disabilities in various sports.

Provides volunteer coaching of sports programs, including Little League, football, basketball and cheerleading. Serves Brentwood youth age 5-17years.