Y Sports Leagues provide an introductory, fun experience for children ages 3-18 years old. We're always in need of Volunteer Coaches to help teach sportsmanship, teamwork & specific skills to the kids! No experience necessary, we will provide you with practice plans. Volunteers must be 14 or older. We recommend that teenagers pair up with a friend to co-coach a team. For more info, complete the volunteer link below and reach out to the Sports Director at physports@ymcarichmond.org.

The Y offers a week-long half day sports camp for children ages 6-13 to have fun and learn about various sports, including but not limited to flag football, dodgeball, kickball, basketball, and soccer. Volunteers will engage with the children and assist the staff during camp. You can sign up for one week or multiple weeks to volunteer. Information about our sports camps is on our website under programs and then camps.  For more info, complete the volunteer link below and reach out to the Sports Director at physports@ymcarichmond.org.

Volunteer with our Summer Specialty Camps! Campers ages 6-13 get to participate in programming focused on topics including Legos, STEAM, Cheerleading, and Dance. Volunteers must be 14 or older and able to commit to volunteering 8:30 AM-12:30 PM at least two days of the M-F camp. Please contact physports@ymcarichmond.org once you have registered to set up your hours. 

We are in need of volunteers to help sort and bag food for families in our community. It is held the first Tuesday of every month. Please contact Kathy Alcaine at alcainek@ymcarichmond.org upon registering.

We are in search of volunteers with a love of the water who would like to assist our lead instructors with water safety instruction for children currently in 2nd grade. Our volunteers will help our lead instructors to teach comfortability in the water and develop skills through fun and confidence-building experiences as well as drowning prevention. Learn to Swim is held on weekdays during school hours starting in January. Contact Kathy Alcaine at alcainek@ymcarichmond.org for more information and to set up your hours.

Leaders' Club Senior Leaders will serve as role models for our Junior Leaders' and Leaders' Club Program. This includes working with the Leaders' Club Advisor, upholding our YMCA Core Values, and modeling positive behaviors for our teens in the Leaders' Club Program. Please contact Madison White at whitem@ymcarichmond.org after you register. 

Tutoring Buddies connects children who may need extra assistance in school with community members who want to help. We focus on schoolwork as well as reading and math for elementary school age (k-5). Tutoring kits as well as training will be provided. This program takes place offsite at The Branch (Junction Drive Ashland, VA 23005) and is a six-week commitment for each session. Starts September 9th. Please contact Kathy Alcaine at alcainek@ymcarichmond.org after you have registered to set up your hours.