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Get Involved — Volunteer!

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VolunteersYMCAs are volunteer founded, volunteer based, and volunteer led. The YMCA would not exist without volunteers. The Greater Johnstown YMCA needs people like you who can help us to build a strong community and meet our mission goals and objectives.

We can use: Aquatics instructors, lifeguards, and coaches • Mentors • Child care assistants • Gym supervisors • Fundraisers • Data entry, mailing, sorters and folders • Fitness instructors • Special Event volunteers • Coaches • Officials • Senior activities • And more.

Thank you for your interest in volunteerism. The best way to find out about available volunteer opportunities is to contact us at to see how you can help. Be sure to include your area of interest and contact information in your email.

Below is our list of special event and fundraising events held each year. Volunteers are needed for: Traffic Control • Water Stops • Event Registration • Timers • Refreshments • And more.

FALL

EVENT

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Marathon

First Sunday in October

9:00 a.m.

Start-Incline Plane, Edgehill Drive
Finish-Point Stadium
  • Refreshments
  • Timers/Finish
  • Traffic Control
  • Registration

Half Marathon

First Sunday in October

9:00 a.m.

Start-Incline Plane, Edgehill Drive
Finish-Point Stadium
  • Refreshments
  • Timers/Finish
  • Traffic Control
  • Registration

10K Race

First Sunday in October

10:00 a.m.

Start-Central Park, Main Street
Finish-Point Stadium
  • Refreshments
  • Timers/Finish
  • Traffic Control
  • Registration

10k Corporate Relay

First Sunday in October

10:00 a.m.

Start-Central Park, Main Street
Finish-Point Stadium
  • Refreshments
  • Timers/Finish
  • Traffic Control
  • Registration

5K Fun Walk/Run

First Sunday in October

10:00 a.m.

Start-Central Park, Main Street
Finish-Point Stadium
  • Refreshments
  • Timers/Finish
  • Traffic Control
  • Registration

Packet Stuffing

TBD

Call for info

Johnstown YMCA
  • Packet Stuffing
  • Folding

Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday prior to Marathon & 10K

4:00-7:00 pm

Johnstown Senior Activity Center
550 Main Street, Johnstown

  • Packet Distribution

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick

First Sunday in October

10:00 a.m.

Johnstown Point Stadium
Ages 8-15
  • Registration
  • Measuring
  • Organizing

Lollipop Race

First Sunday in October

11:00 a.m.

Johnstown Point Stadium
Ages 2-8
  • Starting Line
  • Finish Line

WINTER/SPRING

EVENT

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Partners
For Youth
Campaign

April-May

 

 
  • Team Captains
  • Team Members
  • Folding
  • Stuffing envelopes

 

3-0N-3 Basketball Tournament

May 15

8:00 a.m.

Johnstown YMCA
  • Refreshments
  • Registration
  • Referees
  • Score Keepers

Triathlon

TBD for packing of participant packets

TBD

Johnstown YMCA
  • Packet Stuffing
  • Folding

Triathlon

TBD

8:00 a.m.

Johnstown YMCA and surrounding area
  • Registration
  • Body Markers
  • Timers
  • Traffic Control
  • Refreshments

SUMMER

EVENT

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Pig Roast and Golf Outing

TBD for packing of participant packets

TBD

Johnstown YMCA
  • Packet Stuffing
  • Other duties possible

Pig Roast and Golf Outing

Last Thursday in June

11:00 a.m.

Currently held at Indian Lake Private Course
  • Hole Sitting
  • Registration
  • Refreshments

 

Various Youth and Adult Sports Programs, Recreation, Swim Lessons and other volunteer opportunities occur throughout the year.  Please give us a call to see how you can help the YMCA and your community.