Children are like sponges—they watch and absorb knowledge, skills, and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success.
That’s why our afterschool and child care programs are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical, and social development of kids, the need children have to feel connected and supported in trying new things, and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other. The YMCA of WNC offers several child care options for busy families. Please look over our volunteer opportunities to support our communities!
Afterschool hours - weekdays, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm; Schools Out Program - weekdays, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Volunteer Opportunities:
Support students with homework help, play, and encourage confidence and empowerment. Activity Leaders can offer to teach a hobby, career, or skill that is conducive to school age childcare extra-curricular learning. (Examples: Music, Dance, Science, Art, and etc.)
Tasks and Activities
Facilitate homework help with small groups of students.
Mentor and coach students in setting and achieving goals.
Assist Y staff and tutor with strengthening and adapting program design to support student success.
Age requirement
15+
Estimated hours/month
One or more day(s) a week
Scheduling
Afterschool: Mon-Fri., Between 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Summer Day Camp: Mon-Fri., Between 9:00am-5:00pm
Dress Code
Appropriate casual attire
Qualifications and skills desired
Knowledge in elementary level math, literacy, science and social studies
Comfort with engaging students in homework and keeping students on task
Positive outlook with good communication skills
Training and other requirements
Orientation with Site Coordinator/Director at host site.
For more information or to register, please click RESPOND.
