JMPs assist with many different programs and projects all year! In the winter, youth volunteers can help with Family Fun Nights and Minecraft Programs. In the summer season, volunteers at the downtown Museum can assist in the new STEM Center or have fun being creative with children visitors during our Saturday special craft days. At…
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of loads of people? Assist us with Special Events by prepping behind the scenes, or be on the forefront greeting others, running a program, or other jobs that pop up at larger events and programs.
The Lakeshore Museum Center offers two camps during the summer: STEM and Enviroworks. For teens 15-17 years of age looking for a career in Education this is a great opportunity to gain some experience working with children with a variety of topics!
Raise funds to ensure the Y is accessible to all members of the community.
Additional opportunities to volunteer at the Yankee Air Museum include: interviewers for oral history, museum special events support, administrative volunteers, air show volunteers, security, museum ambassadors, restoration projects, and building maintenance.
Participate in opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
Help run our water slides.
Lend a helping hand at one of our many events throughout the year.
Each year, the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids’ Annual Campaign reach out to families both with the Y and the community to raise support for our programs. Staff, leadership, members, small businesses, and large corporations all ensure that the impactful program work of the YMCA addresses significant needs in our communities. Ages 18+.
Stewardship opportunities include: volunteer workdays (plantings, Earth Day, etc.), preserve monitoring, kestrel nest box monitoring and stream monitoring.