THE Y FOR
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.
Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
- Annual Support Campaign Volunteer
- Basketball and Volleyball League Volunteer
- Career Luncheon
- Clean Up (In conjunction with October's Character Month)
- Fitness Internship
- Literacy Tutor
- Movie Editor
- PR Internship
- Resolution Run Volunteer
- Special Event Volunteer
- Summer Night on the Midway Volunteer
- Y Ambassador
Forms
Annual Support Campaign Volunteers
What: Help change lives! Participate in the Annual Support Campaign Telethon.
Where: Bank of America Building, 450 B Street, 18th Floor
When: 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We have opportunities every Tuesday in February. Come to one telethon night or come to all.
Sign Up: Call 619.232.7451 or email Alicia.
View Printable Flier here.
Basketball and volleyball League Assistant
What: The Downtown YMCA hosts a basketball and volleyball league. The coordinator needs assistance with score keeping and other league duties.
Where: Downtown YMCA Basketball Court
When: Monday and Thursday Evenings
Questions/Contact Person: Michael Greco at 619-232-7451.
Career Luncheon
What: Help youth get a head-start. Come share the wisdom you wish you would have known!
You and other professionals will start by giving a short introduction. You will then join students for short Q&A sessions at each table. Lunch will be provided by the YMCA.
Where: The location is to be determined. If you have access to a room that can hold 40-50 people with 5-7 tables for any of these dates, please let us know!
When:Date Topic November 17, 2010 Law December 1, 2010 Business January 19, 2011 Public Service March 9, 2011 Health & Medicine May 4, 2011 How it Gets Built May 25, 2011 Media
Questions/Contact Person: Polly Dong at 619-298-3576 x4241.
Fitness Intern
What: Provide support to fitness staff. Assist trainers with client assessments and personal training sessions. Provide help to members with health and fitness inquiries.
Where: Downtown YMCA
When: Flexible.
Qualifications: Pursuing a career path in physical fitness.
Time Commitment: Minimum 4 hours per week.
Questions/Contact Person: Christian Julian cjulian@ymca.org or 619.232.7451
Literacy Tutors
What: The Downtown YMCA is diligent in its pursuit to address the issue of illiteracy among youth (ages 5-12) by offering one-on-one tutoring.
Where: Tutoring is held at the following elementary schools: Children’s Museum, Washington, and Logan Heights.
When: Tutoring occurs September through June, Monday through Friday, from 2pm to 6pm.
Time Commitment: Minimum 1 hour per week for 3 months.
Training: Please start your training as soon as possible! Volunteer Tutors are trained through a three hour EAR program sponsored by San Diego County office of Education.
Questions/Contact
Person: Dan Duncan dduncan@ymca.org
or 619.232.7451.
Movie Editor
What: The Downtown YMCA hosts a variety of community programs that take place outside of the 500 West Broadway location. We have filmed some of our activities and events; however, the footage could use some TLC.
Qualifications: Experience editing movies and editing software.
Questions/Contact Person: Dan Duncan dduncan@ymca.org or 619.232.7451.
PR Interns
What: A PR internship at the San Diego Downtown YMCA is very comprehensive. This is an incredible opportunity for an individual to gain hands on experience with public relations, networking, event planning, working with the media, newsletter writing, social media, market research, etc.
Where: Downtown YMCA
When: Flexible
Time Commitment: 20-40 hours per week
Questions/Contact Person: Alicia Gettys agettys@ymca.org or 619.232.7451
Resolution Run Volunteer
What: Participate in one of our oldest traditions. The Resolution Run is a 5k run which encourages people to include fitness in their New Years resolution. We are looking for volunteers to help with registration, photography, stop watches, distributing treats for the runners & more! Click here for more information on the event.
Where: Balboa Park (6th & Laurel)
When: December 31, 2010 from 8:30am to 2pm.
Questions/Contact Person: Alicia Gettys agettys@ymca.org or 619.232.7451
Special Event Volunteers
What: The Downtown YMCA has a variety of special events such as Summer Night at the Midway, the Resolution Run and the Good Friday Breakfast. Come participate in the festivities as a volunteer!
Where: TBA
When: TBA
Time Commitment: 4 hours per event.
Questions/Contact Person: Alicia Gettys agettys@ymca.org or 619.232.7451
Summer Night on the Midway Volunteer
What: Join us in planning the event or participating as a volunteer night of.
Where: TBD
When: TBD
Time Commitment: TBD
Questions/Contact Person: Alicia Gettys agettys@ymca.org or 619.232.7451
Y Ambassadors
What: Y Ambassadors help YMCA members feel welcome. Some of their responsibilities include attending membership appreciation days and keeping current on Y activities.
Where: The Downtown YMCA
When: Flexible
Time Commitment: 1 hour a week for a minimum of six months.
Training: There is a mandatory orientation.
Questions/Contact Person: Alicia Gettys agettys@ymca.org or 619.232.7451
Internships
The YMCA of San Diego County was selected as one of the best places to work in San Diego. Come find out what the excitement is all about as a PR or Fitness Intern.
Volunteer
Volunteers in the community greatly support the YMCA. Volunteers play an active role on the Board of Management, in committees and fundraising, as coaches, referees, literacy tutors and office support.
Your involvement as a volunteer is greatly appreciated and is an integral part in the success of all our great programs and events!
Contact Information
Downtown YMCA500 W. Broadway Ste. B,
San Diego, CA 92101
(located between Columbia & India street)
Phone: 619-232-7451
Fax: 619-232-0560
Member Service: dtmembership@ymca.org
Downtown Jobs: dtjobs@ymca.org
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