If you volunteer at the YMCA, you will do more than just give your time and share skills. Volunteering offers you the chance to learn about others, build friendships, and develop new skills and confidence, and for some it's a chance to explore and express Christian faith in action.
Why should I volunteer?
There are many reasons why you should volunteer for the YMCA.
You will:
- Make a difference to people's lives.
- Share the knowledge and expertise you have with others and develop activities.
- Enhance your CV and job prospects.
- Get training and support.
- Make new friends and have fun.
- Build self-confidence.
- Develop skills and experience.
In addition to these, volunteering can open up areas in your life that we know will lead to a sense of fulfilment and help you to be a good citizen.
A valuable experience
You could get involved in a wide range of activities here at the YMCA, including:
- Sports, exercise and fitness
- Youth work/performing arts
- Holiday schemes and after school clubs
- Housing and accommodation/tenant support
- Fundraising
- Publicity
- Administration
- Mentoring
- Reception and soda bar work
- Become a board or committee member
Perhaps you have the experience to help others by contributing your skill to the running of a YMCA.
This would require you to become a Board Member or a Committee Member of a YMCA. This kind of role will give you responsibilities for:
* The vision and overall direction of the work of the YMCA
* Its Christian mission and value
* Its financial stability
* Its status as a charity
If you are interested and want to know more, please feel free to visit us and learn more. For more information about becoming a volunteer contact:
Southampton YMCA
George Williams House
Cranbury Place
Southampton SO14 0LG
Tel: 023 8022 1202