Volunteering at the YMCA offers you the opportunity to help others achieve many types of goals. The variety of people that come to the YMCA allow for many fun and interesting experiences.

Volunteers are the strength of the YMCA. Each year more than 100 individuals contribute their time and talent to Lethbridge YMCA. These volunteers contribute to every aspect of the organization; they work alongside staff in a variety of capacities from teaching fitness classes to giving tours, reading to children, to providing guidance through our YMCA board and committees.

If you are interested in volunteering for the YMCA, please contact us directly or visit us online at

www.lethbridgeymca.org.

Fitness

Contact Pam Haapa-aho - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 403-327-9622

Fitness Instructor Volunteers

Requirements:
1. 16 years or older.
2. Current YMCA or AFLCA Group certification.
3. Current Heartsaver CPR
4. Emergency First Aid recommended.
5. Criminal Record Check

Commitment: To instruct the same fitness class twice a week. This enables you to develop a rapport with your participants. In the event that you are unable to instruct your class, you are required to provide a substitute from the YMCA instructor list.

Fitness Consultant

Requirements:
1. 16 years or older.
2. Current YMCA or AFLCA Individual Conditioning certification.
3. Current Heartsaver CPR.
4. Emergency First Aid recommended.
5. Criminal Record Check.
6. Kinesiology Student preferred.

Aquatics

Contact Danielle Koop - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 403-327-9622

Swim Lesson Support Staff

Requirements:
1. 12 years or older.
2. Completed Star 6 swimming level or equivalent.
3. Criminal Record Check.
4. Child Welfare Check.

Commitment: The program could be held one to two times per week. Programs always run for 7-14 weeks, so commitment would be the session. Commitment level is to be discussed with the aquatics director.

Aquatics Fitness Instructor

Requirements:
1. 16 years or older.
2. Certification in Swim Instruction or Aquatic Fitness Certification.

Commitment: To instruct the same fitness class once a week. This enables you to develop a rapport with your participants. In the event that you are unable to instruct your class, you are required to provide a substitute from the YMCA instructor list.

Youth

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Youth Night Volunteers (Friday night)

Requirements:
1. Criminal Record Check
2. Child Welfare Check
3. 18 and older

Commitment: Every Friday from 6:30-9:00 the kids run the YMCA (well almost). We need responsible individuals with good problem solving skills. The volunteers and asked to be there every Friday for an agreed upon amount of time which is discussed with the youth director.

Sports Programs

Requirements:
1. Criminal Record Check
2. Child Welfare Check
3. Coaching certification or training.

Commitment: The program could be held one to two times per week. The programs always run for 7 weeks, so commitment would be at least seven weeks for 1 to 2 hours per week. Commitment level is to be discussed with the youth director.

Preschool

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Preschool Programs

Requirements:
1. Criminal Record Check
2. Child Welfare Check
3. Minimum 14 years old.

Commitment: The program could be held one to two times per week. The programs always run for 7 weeks, so commitment would be at least seven weeks for 1 to 2 hours per week. Commitment level is to be discussed with the preschool director.

Babysitting

Requirements:
1. Criminal Record Check
2. Child Welfare Check
3. Babysitter's Certificate
4. Minimum 14 years old

Commitment: The hours of volunteer time are to be discussed with the preschool director.

Maintenance

Contact Al Tripp - 403-327-9622

General Cleaning, Laundry, Indoor and Outdoor Maintenance

Requirements:
1. Criminal Record Check
2. Child Welfare Check

Commitment: The hours of volunteer time are to be discussed with the maintenance director.

All volunteers are required to turn in a resume and a copy of the required information to the appropriate department director.