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Volunteer Background Check Form
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
From helping with special events, working with children, coaching or mentoring, custodial work, special projects and so much more, your skills and interests will make a difference here. Volunteering is more than just sharing your time and passion, it’s about the satisfaction of knowing you are helping people become stronger, giving back to your community and gaining valuable work experience that will enhance your career opportunities.
Want to find out more about becoming a YMCA Volunteer? Email us at volunteer@northfieldymca.org 
Take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your own neighborhood! Ways you can help:
CHILDREN/YOUTH
- Child Watch (drop-in childcare)
- Preschool programs
- Youth sports – programs for youth ages 2-15
- Elementary-age after school programs
- Kids Night at the Y – one night a month – FUN times with kids!
- Middle school programs
- Teen events with high school students – organize and/or chaperone
- Swim lessons and programs
- Summer camps and programs
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Daddy Daughter Dance – February 1st
- Healthy Kids Day – Rescheduled, date TBD
- Y Kids Tri – July 18th
- Floating Pumpkin Patch – October
- Zombie 5K – October
- Jingle Bell Run/Walk – December
- Family Events (ask for information on upcoming family events)
ORGANIZATION ASSISTANCE
- Fundraising campaigns and events
- Board of directors & committee involvement
- Flyer distribution & mailing preparation
- Spanish translation for publications
- Landscaping & custodial
All Northfield Area Family YMCA volunteers working in programs or services must complete a criminal background check.