We are abiding by new Praesidium accredidation standards. Please go through the fully digitized volunteer signup process according to the steps below to become a volunteer coach/instructor/monitor.
New Coaches/Volunteers Must Complete:
1. Current Volunteer Application and signed Handbook - Application/Handbook
2. Signed Liability waiver (inc. Covid – 19 waiver) - Liability Waiver.
3. Current Background Check (BGC)
Sports Volunteers please fill out this Google Form to receive a secure link for a background check.
4. Child Protection Training, CPT - Sign up here.
You will be assigned an online Child Protection training that must be completed promptly!
Send certificate of completion to sports@laymca.org and training@laymca.org for faster processing.
5. All volunteers are required to view the following PowerPoints and take the Child Protection Training.
6. Please set up a time to do a 10 minute interview with the Sports directors by emailing: sports@laymca.org
Returning Coaches/Volunteers Must Complete:
1. Update any contact/personal information that has changed Here
2. Updated background check if more than 6 months has lapsed
Sports Volunteers please fill out this Google Form to receive a secure link for a background check.
3. Child Protection Training must be taken annually:
Child Protection Training, CPT - Sign up here.
You will be assigned an online Child Protection training that must be completed promptly!
Send certificate of completion to sports@laymca.org and training@laymca.org for faster processing.
***Returning coaches do NOT have to:
Questions? Email: lzollinger@laymca.org OR aepperson@laymca.org OR sports@laymca.org
***If you prefer, you can still complete the volunteer paperwork process manually. If so, follow instructions below:
Manual signup forms, have to be printed, signed and handed into front desk at the YMCA.
1. Volunteer Application Form - First 2 pages to be handed in fully filled out.
2. Read the following pdfs:
3. Read through the Volunteer Handbook sign all mandatory fields and hand them in.
4. Child Protection Training, CPT - Sign up here.
You will be assigned an online Child Protection training that must be completed promptly!
Send certificate of completion to sports@laymca.org and training@laymca.org for faster processing.
CPT must be re-taken on an annual basis.
Our work is grounded in charitable service to others, and volunteers are a key component of this.
In 2023, a total of 147 volunteers donated 7,353 hours of time in service at the Y. The service is valued at $233,825.
A volunteer application may be required for certain work. Several opportunities are described below.
The Laboratory matches a percentage of donations on the dollar to an organization on behalf of staff and retirees who volunteer a minimum of 100 hours. Click here for registration instructions.
Other volunteers may call 505-662-3100, or visit VolunteerMatch.