Upcoming Events

Get Involved — Volunteer!

We Welcome Your Knowledge and Skills!

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
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
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/Pepsi 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
Strong Kids Campaign April-May    
  • Team Captains
  • Team Members
  • Folding
  • Stuffing envelopes
3-0N-3 Basketball Tournament May 8:00 a.m. UPJ–University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown outside courts
  • Refreshments
  • Registration
  • Referees
  • Score Keepers
3-Point Shootout May- evening before tournament 7:00 p.m. YMCA Gymnasium
  • Registration
  • Duties as needed
Triathlon TBD TBD Johnstown YMCA
  • Packet Stuffing
  • Folding
Triathlon Last Saturday in July 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 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