Volunteer Project Catalog
YMCA Southeastern North Carolina
YMCA Schools in Pools Are you ready to make a splash and help young swimmers dive into fun? The YMCA's 2nd Grade Swim Program is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who love working with kids! This program is completely FREE for all 2nd graders, and we need your help to make it an unforgettable experience for every child. As a volunteer, you’ll be the ultimate swim buddy, assisting our coaches as they teach kids basic swimming skills, water safety, and most importantly—having fun in the pool! You’ll get the chance to cheer on the kids as they gain confidence in the water, create memories that last a lifetime, and maybe even make a few new friends along the way! No swimming experience? No problem! If you’re friendly, patient, and ready to help, we’d love to have you on board. Let’s create a fun, safe, and splash-tacular experience for all the 2nd graders!
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on chronic disease and well-being? This opportunity is open to both volunteers and interns who want to support their community through health education, chronic disease management and prevention, and wellness initiatives. As a Y Health Volunteer or Y Health Intern, you may collaborate with healthcare professionals, local organizations, and community members to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that improve the overall health of diverse populations. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in community health while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Whether you are pursuing a career in healthcare, public health, nonprofit work, or simply want to give back to your community, this opportunity will provide you with tools, knowledge, and connections to grow personally and professionally. Interns will need to have a YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina Intern Agreement signed by their School's Internship Coordinator.
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Girls on the Run/STRIDE coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give.
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Be part of one of the oldest and most iconic races in Wilmington, NC & join us for the annual Tri-Span 5K, 10K & Livestrong Mile. All proceeds from this race benefit Livestrong at the YMCA, a free health and wellness program specifically designed for cancer survivors! Volunteers will be needed to assist with set up, tear down, water stations and other needs. Volunteer check-in will be on Friday, July 10h from 2:30pm - 7:30pm at Waterline Brewing (721 Surry Street, Wilmington). If you are unable to attend volunteer check-in, please email Renee Griffin at renee@racefullsend.com with your name and the volunteer job you've registered for. *Please note each volunteer needs an individual email address to register. Volunteer registration closes 7/7/25* If you are looking to register as a runner, please do so at runsignup.com/trispan
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The EmergeOrtho 5K is a celebration of our Girls on the Run, Heart & Sole, and STRIDE participants year end accomplishments! This fun and festive atmosphere brings us all together to celebrate friends, family and wellness! Proceeds from the YMCA's EmergeOrtho 5K help provide much needed scholarships to these programs. Volunteers will be needed to assist with set up, tear down, water stations and other needs. If you are looking to register as a runner, please do so at runsignup.com/emergeortho5k
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Volunteer service for either the YMCA Corporate Board of Directors or service on a Branch Advisory Committee.
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As a General Volunteer at YMCA Camp Kirkwood, you will support camp operations in a variety of ways—helping where needed to make camp a safe, welcoming, and fun place for campers, staff, and visitors. Tasks may vary depending on the season, event, or current camp priorities.
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As a Volunteer Camp Nurse at YMCA Camp Kirkwood, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of campers and staff. You’ll provide front-line medical care, support wellness education, and help maintain a safe, caring, and fun camp environment.
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The YMCA of Southeastern NC is a non-profit association committed to a mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. One of the ways we support our mission is by offering a chaplaincy program to help support the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of our staff, members and program participants. This ministry is for all people regardless of faith, culture, background or beliefs.
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Welcome to our Youth Recreational NFL Flag Football League! Join our football family, awesome coaches, great families, amazing players and a dedicated YMCA staff. We are a 100% Volunteer Coaching League and would love to have you join us. As a YMCA Flag Football Coach you get to choose your practice location, day of the week and practice time. We have practice space at Nir Family YMCA, Midtown YMCA, Ogden Park, Long Leaf Athletic Complex (Hoggard HS) and N-Cino Sports Park (Leland side of the bridge). Teams have one weekly practice and then play games on Saturdays. We play games at the Midtown YMCA on Saturdays. Our league includes 10 weeks of practices and 8 league games. Each of our sites have YMCA Athletic Staff on-site for assistance. We provide balls for players at practice, cones, practice bibs and have first aid if needed. So you do not need to purchase any gear or haul it back and forth for your practices, it will be at your practice site each week. We use a communication system that allows you to email/text your entire team and we send out weekly updates that will give the families on your team all the information that they will need. We try and make it as easy as possible to coach for us. After completing one season with us and completing two required online courses covering child safety we offer a 50% coaches discount for the child that you coach for future seasons. If you are interested please complete the follow application and we will reach out to get your practice information, send you the two required courses and an invitation to our next Coaches Meeting. Any questions please email: Lee.Spooner@ymcasenc.org
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Welcome to Wilmington's Largest and Longest Running Youth Recreational Soccer League! With over 200 teams from age 2 to 18 we have a home for your child. Join our soccer family, awesome coaches, great families, amazing players and a dedicated YMCA staff. We are a 100% Volunteer Coaching League and would love to have you join us. As a YMCA Soccer Coach you get to choose your practice location, day of the week and practice time. We have practice space at Nir Family YMCA, Midtown YMCA, Ogden Park, Veterans Park, Long Leaf Athletic Complex (Hoggard HS) and N-Cino Sports Park (Leland side of the bridge). Teams have one weekly practice and then play games on Saturdays. We play games at Nir Family YMCA, Ogden Park, Long Leaf Athletic Complex (Hoggard) and Veterans Park on Saturdays. Our league includes 10 weeks of practices and 8 league games. Each of our sites have YMCA Athletic Staff on-site for assistance. We provide a ball for each child at practice, cones, practice bibs and have first aid if needed. So you do not need to purchase any gear or haul it back and forth for your practices, it will be at your practice site each week. We use a communication system that allows you to email/text your entire team and we send out weekly updates that will give the families on your team all the information that they will need. We try and make it as easy as possible to coach for us. After completing one season with us and completing two required online courses covering child safety we offer a 50% coaches discount for the child that you coach for future seasons. If you are interested please complete the follow application and we will reach out to get your practice information, send you the two required courses and an invitation to our next Coaches Meeting. Any questions please email: Lee.Spooner@ymcasenc.org
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