Volunteers

Digitized Volunteer Signup Process

Please go through the fully digitized volunteer signup process according to the steps below to become a volunteer coach/instructor/monitor.

Training and development needs will be determined for each volunteer in consultation with their department supervisor. All volunteers are required to view the following PowerPoints and take the Child Protection Training.

Please know that all volunteers will sign a coaching contract. This is because the most important skill you as an instructor/monitor/coach can teach is good sportsmanship.

Blood Borne Pathogens - Bloodborn Pathogen Awareness Training
Safe Lifting - Safe Lifting Training
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.

All volunteers are required to have the following documents on file:

Current Volunteer Application and signed Handbook - Application/Handbook.
Signed Liability waiver (inc. Covid – 19 waiver) - Liability Waiver.
Current Background Check (BGC)
- Sports Volunteers please fill out this Google Form to receive a secure link for a background check.
- All other volunteers please fill out this Google Form to a secure receive a link for a background check.
  If at least 12 months have lapsed since the last time you volunteered, the BGC will be run again.

Please do not request a background check until directed to do so by the Director of the program you are applying to work with.

***If you prefer, you can still complete the volunteer paperwork process manually. If so, follow instructions below:

Manual signup process

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:

Blood Borne Pathogens - Bloodborn Pathogen Awareness Training
Safe Lifting - Safe Lifting Training

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.

Board Member

Dedicated community leaders with diverse talents help define and forward the Y's Strategic Plan. Members take leadership role in annual fundraising through personal contribution and active participation, and serving on committees. Board members meet monthly and committees meet monthly. Contact CEO Chris Daniels.

Coach, Assistant Coach, or Team Parent

Teach youth in your choice of seasonal activities such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, climbing. Team parents help coaches through communication and support planning such as snacks and appreciation, if desired. Serve 2-3 hours per week for 6-12 weeks depending on the sport. If you'd like to help, please write to us by clicking here.

Tutor

Provide educational support to teens after school for 2-20 hours per month during the school year. Interested? If you have tutoring skill and would like to help, write to us here.

Climbing Wall Belayer

Experienced Belayers are needed to help during community special events such as Halloween Costume Climb or graduating Senior Appreciation Night. You may let us know if you are interested in vounteering by clicking here.

Facility Projects

Help with large and small construction, carpentry and landscaping projects is always welcome. Contact Facility Manager Diego Torres.

Fundraiser

The Y believes everyone should have access to our healthy activities. Each spring we hold an important campaign so we can provide financial assistance to approximately 300 individuals. Training is provided to volunteers who help us tell our story. These volunteers provide the leadership on our annual campaigning or help at our fundraising events for 10-30 hours total from March through June. Contact Veronika Magnelind

Specialized Hobbyist, Educator

Share your in-depth knowledge with the community or in our afterschool program through a special presentation, ongoing instruction or direct service. Photographers, artists, gardeners, experts in their field are desired. If you'd like to help, you may write to us here.

Event Assistant, Chaperone

Volunteers are needed at various special events throughout the year including races, golf tournaments and competitions for 3-5 hours/event. Adults chaperones are needed for late-night teen-serving events such as 5th Quarter after varsity home games, Safe Homecoming and Safe Prom, and Senior Appreciation Night. Volunteers may contact us here.

Interested in helping out?

Los Alamos National Laboratory employees and retirees are asked to please register at:

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.