Needs From: Head of the Lakes United Way

ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER DESCRIPTION
LAKE SUPERIOR YMCA
Responsible to: Branch Executive Director
Term: 3 years and may be re-elected for 1 successive term.

SUMMARY
The Branch Advisory Council is a group of volunteer leaders who work in partnership with the Branch Executive Director to support the branch’s mission through volunteerism and fundraising. Council members champion the annual campaign, assist with fundraising efforts, volunteer at branch and community events, and help recruit and engage new volunteers, all while advancing YMCA values and strengthening community connections.

DUTIES
1. Actively support the achievement of branch goals.
2. Participate in committees and task forces as needed.
3. Within Association guidelines, support fundraising efforts required for financial stability and growth of the Branch and Association.
4. Assists with recruiting volunteers with clearly defined responsibilities related to Branch annual goal achievement.
5. Prepare and collaborate in meaningful committee meetings.
6. Positively promotes the mission and purpose of the YMCA in the community.

REQUIREMENTS
• Attend at least 70% of Advisory Council and committee meetings.
• Make a personal gift of significant consideration to annual and other fundraising campaigns.
• Attend special events.
• Participate on at least one standing committee, as applicable.
• Participate in annual, capital, and other fundraising campaigns.
• Actively recruit new volunteers to support annual and other fundraising campaigns.

In an effort to get camp ready for the summer season, we have annual work days. Groups or individual volunteers are encouraged to spend time at camp assisting with facility and property projects. There are never shortages of projects and maintenance needs including building, repairing, cleaning, gardening, organizing & painting. Join us for a fun day down at camp! There is no minimum age to volunteer, however, we ask that youth under 12 have adult supervision.
When: Friday May 8
Time: Work projects are available between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Where: Camp Tall Pines on Lake Nebagamon
Click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.

At Camp Tall Pines (on Lake Nebagamon), we’re looking for people who like to do any of the following: trim trees, mow on a riding mower, clear brush, weed whacking and anything else related to grounds work!
Location/Program Sites: Camp Tall Pines on Lake Nebagamon
Days & Times: This opportunity has flexible hours and can be done whenever campers are in session (which is generally Monday-Friday daytime hours June-August)

We’re looking for volunteers to assist in our Child Care Center.  This program serves pre-school age children year-round.  Volunteering with the preschool program involves caring for and encouraging play with young children.  Children begin their lives by playing.  From their play activities, they learn about the world around them and the skills they need to grow.  Volunteers support and extend play through conversations and guiding interactions between children.  Volunteers can also help with various activities from reading a book to a child to assisting with food during mealtimes.    Minimum age to volunteer is 13.  Must be interested in and enjoy working with children of preschool age.
Location/Program Sites: Superior YMCA
Days & Times: Volunteer shifts are available between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

If you like to pop in a podcast and get down to work, this is the gig for you! You can make a big difference at the Y with assisting us with random projects! Duties may include things like wiping dust from surfaces, laminating materials, office work projects and organizing storage spaces. Minimum age to volunteer is 16.
Location/Program Sites: Superior YMCA and/or Camp Tall Pines on Lake Nebagamon
Days & Times: This opportunity has flexible hours and can be done whenever it fits your schedule

We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy tinkering with things and working on maintenance projects. Come with experience or an interest in learning from our Maintenance Team. Volunteers have an opportunity to work with everything from landscaping and painting to building maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to learn life-long skills like how to use tools, grounds work and maintaining equipment. Minimum age to volunteer is 16.

Available Program Sites: Duluth, Superior, Hermantown

Days & Times: This opportunity has flexible hours and can be done whenever we have someone available on our maintenance team.

This program serves school-age children September-June. Volunteering with the before school program involves caring for and encouraging play with youth. Volunteers support and extend play through conversations and guiding interactions between youth on the playground, in the gymnasium, and at activity centers in the cafeteria. Volunteers can also help with various activities from reading books to assisting with food during mealtimes. Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Must be interested in and enjoy working with youth.
Location/Program Sites: Cooper Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School, Northern Lights Elementary School, and Great Lakes Elementary School.
Days & Times: Volunteer shifts are available between 7:00a.m. to 8:15 or 8:40a.m. Monday through Friday

Do More.  Be More.
At the Y, we believe when people come together for a common cause, the whole community is strengthened. When you become a volunteer Coach or Assistant Coach, you have the opportunity to share your talents, strengths and gifts to develop skills & character in those who need it most (our kids!).
Volunteer coaching is a powerful opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a safe, healthy atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the benefits of physical activity and teamwork.  Minimum age to volunteer is 13.

Schedules rotate throughout the year and include sessions for the following sports:

o   T-Ball

o   Basketball

o   Indoor & Outdoor Soccer

o   Flag Football

For more information or sign-up to volunteer as a coach, contact Shawn Pagnucci  | shawnp@lakesuperiorymca.org | 715.392.5611 ext.102

READING BUDDIES
Learn . Grow. Thrive.
Volunteer to read to kids in our preschool childcare center. Books will be available for you to read or feel free to bring one of your own! Minimum age to volunteer is 13.
When: The 2nd Thursday of the month from 9:30-10:15 a.m. and the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-3:45 p.m.
Where: Superior YMCA
Click here to reserve a spot.