SUPERIOR WEATHER

UPCOMING VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

One-Time Volunteer Opportunities

Official Spring Camp Tall Pines Work Day

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: Tuesday June 3

Time: Work projects are available between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Volunteers are welcome to sign-up for shifts or stay the whole day.

Where: Camp Tall Pines on Lake Nebagamon

Click here to sign-up for a volunteer spot.


 

Work Projects at the Superior YMCA and YMCA Camp Tall Pines

We always have work projects availalbe for individuals and groups to volunteer together. Work projects generally involve painting, cleaning, and organizing spaces around our facilities. 

  • Age Requirements: Most projects can accommodate various ages including youth.
  • When: We are relly flexible and will find a date and time that works best for your group. 
  • Where: The Superior YMCA and YMCA Camp Tall pines located on Lake Nebagamon.

Healty Kids Day

On Saturday April 26th, YMCAs across the cournty will be celebrating Healthy Kids Day, the YMCA's national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and faimilies. The Superior YMCA will be celebrating by providing activies that develop healthy and resilient kids! Volunteers are neede dto help with set-up, assisting with activies and clean-up. Minimum age to volunteer is 15. 

  • Date: Satruday, April 26th
  • Location: Superior Douglas County Family YMCA
  • Time: 10:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Click HERE to sign-up for a volunteer spot. 

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH YOUTH                                                                                                                      

BEFORE School Program Assistant 
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 

Become a Volunteer:  Coach Youth Sports! 
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:  

  • T-Ball 
  • Basketball 
  • Indoor & Outdoor Soccer 
  • Flag Football 
  • Pickleball 
  • Volleyball 
  • Racquetball 
  • Running Club 

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

Early Childhood Volunteer Opportunities 
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 

Kid’s Club Assistant (September-May) 
Kid’s Club is a supervised play area for kids ages four months to eight years.  Volunteers are needed to make sure kids are having fun and staying safe.  Duties can include things like reading books to kids, holding babies, helping with art projects & doing activities with young children.  A great opportunity for someone who really loves getting down on the floor and playing with kids!  This position requires individuals to be outgoing, energetic and willing to engage kids ages four months to nine years.  Minimum age to volunteer is 13 years. 
Program Sites: Superior Douglas County Family YMCA 
Days & Times: Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Tues/Thursday between 4:45-7:00 p.m. 

Commitment: Minimum of once per week for 10 weeks or a total of 20 hours to create more stability for youth in the program (or something close to this). 

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS                                                                                                                                                       

Cleaning, Organizing and Work Project Volunteer 
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 may include things like wiping dust from surfaces, folding towels and organizing storage spaces.  Minimum age to volunteer is 15.     
Location/Program Sites: Superior YMCA 
Days & Times: This opportunity has flexible hours and can be done whenever the Y is open. 

 

Grounds Crew 
If you like working outside, this is the gig for you!  Summer help includes: watering, raking, weeding, mowing, trimming, pruning and picking up garbage.  Winter help includes snow removal of course!  Shoveling, plowing, etc.  You’ll get to use our snow removal equipment!  Minimum age to volunteer is 18. 
Location/Program Sites: Superior YMCA 
Days & Times: This opportunity mainly available in the summer and has flexible hours and can be done whenever the Y is open.   

CUSTOMER SERVICE / MISCELLANEOUS                                                                                                                             

Volunteer Service Club

We’re looking for people who want to join our Volunteer Corps!  This is for people who want to volunteer but might not want or be able to make a regular commitment to the Y.  It’s as easy as joining the service club and then we’ll call upon you when an opportunity arises and you can say “count me in” or “no thanks!” 

HOW TO APPLY

Click HERE to apply for any of our longer-term volunteer opportunities! 

For more information please contact Gina at gmiller@duluthyma.org or call 218.722.4745 ext. 159.