Needs From: Head of the Lakes United Way

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 15.

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.

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 Douglas County Family YMCA
Click here to reserve a spot.

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.
Commitment: Minimum of 20 hours total or once a week for six weeks to create more stability for youth in program (or something close to this).
Location/Program Sites: Superior Douglas County Family YMCA
Days & Times: Volunteer shifts are available between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

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.
Commitment: Minimum of once a week to create more stability for youth in program.
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

o   Pickleball

o   Volleyball

o   Racquetball

o   Running Club

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

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.  You will help our staff interact with members and provide a safe and clean facility for all.  Duties at the Y may include things like wiping dust from surfaces, folding towels and organizing storage spaces.  Camp Tall Pines could include painting cabins, clearing trails, cleaning cabins, etc.  Minimum age to volunteer is 15.    
Location/Program Sites: Superior YMCA and Camp Tall Pines on Lake Nebagamon
Days & Times: This opportunity has flexible hours and can be done whenever it fits your schedule