Volunteer Project Catalog
Adult Volunteers
We need volunteers for our 2025 Outdoor Inclusive Adventures! Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks and the YMCA of Central Ohio are hosting a day of fun and inclusive activities for youth with diverse abilities and/or special needs. Their family, friends, and the community are invited to join us at Darby Bend Lakes to participate in inclusive outdoor fun and networking. Volunteers will be directed to check in at the Registration Table (Welcome Area on the map) when they arrive at the event! Volunteers will receive an email with a map and additional information ahead of time. The welcome area is located by the restrooms/shelter at Lake/Area #3. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. You will receive a volunteer shirt and will be directed to your station. Please comment with your preferred shirt size or send it via email to ckranz@ymcacolumbus.org. metroparks.net ymcacolumbus.org/ecrn Special visits by: Magical Adventures Parties, Kona Ice, Ohio Wildlife Center, the local fire department, and more! *Please note, our meetup point is NOT in the main parking area of the park. Google Maps or your GPS may take you just down the road from the entrance to our meetup. Look for balloons at Darby Bend Lakes entrance on Amity Road.
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Be a part of our Bitty Sports Program and make a difference in a child's life! Coaching in our Bitty Sports Program is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend beyond sports at a young age. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. You will create an environment that celebrates belonging, achievement, and relationships. Bitty Sports serves children ages 3-5, and this will be most kid's first experience with sports, you can be a part of making their first sports venture a great one! Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources provided to be prepared to lead stations at practices. • Come to practices with high energy and positive attitude • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship and core values • Lead stations, teamwork sessions, and coach games all in 1 hr, 1 time per week. • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is 1 weekly session for 1 hour beginning the week of November 4th and ending on December 22nd.
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Space for Volunteers at the Delaware Community Center YMCA.
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Ongoing opportunities for volunteers interested in working with youth programs at the Don M. and Margaret Hilliker YMCA.
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Main page for volunteers working with Youth at the Ward YMCA
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Nursing students from Fortis college will be volunteering with the teen summer and afterschool program at the North YMCA.
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Ongoing opportunities for volunteers interested with the Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA!
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Ongoing opportunities for volunteers interested in volunteer opportunities at the Grove City YMCA.
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Ongoing opportunities for volunteers interested in working with youth programs at the Hilliard/Ray Patch Family YMCA.
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Ongoing opportunities for volunteers interested in working with youth programs at the Liberty/Powell YMCA.
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Ongoing opportunities for volunteers interested in working at the North YMCA.
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Volunteer for the summer 2025 YCO champs.
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Ongoing opportunities for volunteers interested in working with swim team programming!
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Van Buren Shelter
Complete this sign-up first if you want to volunteer at Van Buren Center to complete your required community service hours for school or a court order. Forms/Confirmation for hours needed will not be signed off on unless you complete this sign-up first. There are opportunities to pick up additional hours outside of the available opportunities for required community service hours. Court-ordered volunteers must first schedule a meeting via phone or email with the Volunteer Coordinator and undergo a background check before signing up to volunteer. Please provide the required number of hours, deadline to complete hours, available schedule, and details for needed community service to the Volunteer Coordinator.
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Van Buren Shelter
Volunteer at Van Buren Center and help serve dinner to the women and families staying at our shelter. This volunteer opportunity is a great way to learn about the shelter and provide a vital service for our guests by supporting our kitchen with meal service and clean up. IMPORTANT REMINDERS TO READ BEFORE SIGNING UP -Avoid signing up for volunteer shifts less than 48 hours in advance. You may be unable to volunteer if you register on the same day or the day before. -Individuals must be at least 14 years or older and accompanied by an adult to sign up to volunteer. -We ask that volunteers arrive 10-15 minutes before the shift start time to ensure enough time to find parking, check-in at the front desk, and be ready to start serving at 5:00 pm when dinner service starts. -PARKING INFORMATION, please click on this link to view the parking map for Van Buren and instructions for approved parking areas and which entrance to use when you arrive for your shift. https://storage.googleapis.com/production-constantcontact-v1-0-3/703/596703/xlJPdxGI/3a62f7fa300a4c33a23fe3b54983547f?fileName=Parking%20Map.pdf -Do you have required or court-ordered community service hours to complete? Click the link below to register for the required community service position. This will allow you to complete your required community service hours for school or a court order, and allow individuals to schedule volunteer hours outside of available sign-up times. https://ymcaohio.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/187?view=catalog Want to learn more about how you can help support the Van Buren Center? Visit the Van Buren Volunteer & Donation Hub https://vanburenvolunteer.constantcontactsites.com/
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Help the Van Buren Kitchen Team with meal prep for our guests at Van Buren. Review the available slots below and sign up! Meal Prep opportunities are available 7 days a week from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. IMPORTANT REMINDERS TO READ BEFORE SIGNING UP: -Avoid signing up for volunteer shifts less than 48 hours in advance. You may be unable to volunteer if you register on the same day or the day before. -Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to sign up, and anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. -PARKING INFORMATION, please click on this link to view the parking map for Van Buren and instructions for approved parking areas and which entrance to use when you arrive for your shift. https://storage.googleapis.com/production-constantcontact-v1-0-3/703/596703/xlJPdxGI/3a62f7fa300a4c33a23fe3b54983547f?fileName=Parking%20Map.pdf -Do you have required or court-ordered community service hours to complete? Click the link below to register for the required community service position. This will allow you to complete your required community service hours for school or a court order, and allow individuals to schedule volunteer hours outside of available sign-up times. https://ymcaohio.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/187?view=catalog Want to learn more about how you can help support the Van Buren Center? Van Buren Volunteer & Donation Hub: https://vanburenvolunteer.constantcontactsites.com/
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Ongoing opportunities for volunteers interested in working with youth programs at the Whitehall Community Park YMCA.
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Volunteers from US Navy to assist with Day Camp 2025.
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