JOIN OUR TEAM
Every YMCA across the nation is volunteer founded, volunteer led and volunteer based. Collectively, YMCAs are the largest nonprofit organization in the nation and benefit from the leadership of more than 600,000 volunteers. The YMCA welcomes volunteers in all areas of our association. Duties range in responsibility from reading to our preschool students to coaching youth sports to greeting members at our front desk. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or intern, we can work together to find a placement that fits your availability, personality and interests.
It is our corporate policy that all volunteers must pass a criminal background screening prior to placement.
Volunteering at the Y can accomplish the following:
- Make a difference in your community
- Support a cause you believe in
- Put your skills and experience to work
- Learn new skills
- Make new friends and develop professional contacts
- Combat social isolation and reduce stress
- Build confidence
Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas:
- After School Grades K-5 Programs
- Child Watch Programs
- Front Desk Member Greeter
- Ice Programs Hockey/Figure Skating (Lafayette Y Only)
- Preschool Programs
- Properties/Facilities Projects
- Safety Around Water/Aquatics
- School Day Off Programs
- University Level Internships
- Learn more about our current volunteer opportunities and Complete the online application.
> Visit the Volunteer Coaching page to learn more about sports coaching opportunities.
Corporate Volunteerism
Uniting People Through Passion and Purpose
Strengthening the YMCA of Northern Colorado community is at the core of everything we do. Corporate volunteering with the Y can deliver meaningful benefits for both companies and employees. Many organizations partner with the Y because its programs - youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, align well with common corporate social responsibility goals.
Volunteering together builds a sense of purpose and pride among employees. Activities like mentoring youth, helping at community events, or supporting wellness programs help employees feel their work contributes to something meaningful beyond the workplace. Corporate volunteer days often involve group activities such as facility improvement projects, event support, or community outreach programs. Partnering with a trusted nonprofit like the Y signals that a company cares about community well-being.
YMCA Internships
An internship at our Y can provide university credit within degree programs and help put your classroom knowledge to work while building your resume. We are willing to work with students to craft a meaningful and appropriate internship experience.
- Internship opportunities are available in the following areas:
- Aquatics Programming
- Event Planning and Financial Development
- Health and Wellness Programming and Administration
- Marketing
- Nonprofit Administration
- Residential Camp Programming and Administration
- School Age and Teen Programs
- Sports and Recreation Programming and Administration