Volunteer
There are many ways to get involved at the YMCA! No matter your background, interests, or schedule, there’s a place for you at the YMCA.
At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.
Through volunteering or donating, your support will help create happy, healthy communities.
Why Volunteer
Volunteering at the YMCA is more than giving back — it’s a chance to grow, connect, and be part of something bigger.
Give back meaningfully
Give back to a trusted charity with 170 years of working with volunteers and help your community.
Build real experience
Add valuable, hands-on skills to your resume in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Join the Y family
Gain access to YMCA facilities and become part of a team that genuinely cares.
Support newcomers
Help immigrants and newcomers navigate their new community — lending your perspective and local knowledge makes a lasting impact.
Find Your Role
Whether you’re passionate about fitness, youth programs, events, or community support — there’s a volunteer opportunity that fits.
Don’t see your fit below? Reach out. We’re always looking for passionate people.
Program Volunteers
Program volunteers provide leadership and support to many high-quality programs and services enjoyed by the community.
Sudbury
We are looking for:
- Group Fitness Instructors
- Group Cycle Instructors
- Yoga Instructors
- Aqua Fit Instructors
- Recreation Program Instructors
- Child Minding Volunteer
- Membership Services Volunteer
North Bay
We are looking for:
- Youth Program Volunteers
- Group Fitness Instructors
- Fitness Centre Volunteers
- Aquatics Volunteers
Fundraising Volunteers
Fundraising volunteers help to raise funds to ensure that YMCA programs are open to everyone regardless of economic circumstances.
Event Volunteers
Special event volunteers help to plan, promote and run many events that strengthen the community.
Policy Volunteers
Policy volunteers provide leadership to the YMCA as Members of the Board of Directors or on a Board committee.
Immigrant Services in Sudbury
Canada Connects volunteers help newcomers build social and professional networks. Ideal for established community members who want to share their local knowledge and lived experience.
Our Immigrant Services Volunteer Coordinator works hard to recruit and retain volunteers to support settlement services within the YMCA, and works with community agencies to create volunteer opportunities across the region for newcomers.
To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, contact the Immigrant Services team directly.
Join the YMCA & Play it Forward to support access to play in our community.
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers (age 18+) to help sell 50/50 tickets at Sudbury Wolves and Sudbury Five games. Whether you’re available for a few games or the whole season, your time will help raise vital funds that break down financial barriers to play.
Become a volunteer today.
Applications are processed through our Career Portal.
