Volunteers Impact Lives

Volunteer at the Y

Your unique gifts, passions and talents can transform lives. We rely on generous volunteers who selflessly give their time and skills to fortify our community. Whether it’s leading a program, mentoring, fundraising or guiding our mission on a committee, your involvement can make a profound impact. Join us in actively strengthening our community and be a catalyst for positive change. Explore our volunteer opportunities today and become part of a powerful force for good at the YMCA.

Volunteering Made Easy

VolunteerMatters is an online system that eases the process for volunteering at the YMCA and allows you to have a more personalized volunteer experience through:

  • Individual volunteer profiles
  • Clean application process
  • Easy sign-up and check-in
  • Tracked volunteer hours
  • Mobile optimization

Ways to Get Involved

At the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, volunteers are the champions fulfilling our mission of building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We encourage all to take an active role in strengthening our community – whether through leading a program, serving as a mentor, raising annual funds or serving on a committee.

Volunteer advisory board members improve their local Ys by ensuring their Y is fiscally and operationally sound and welcoming to all.

Support and assist our sports directors, fellow coaches and kids while teaching children important life lessons that build confidence, teamwork, and healthy habits. All sports coaches and assistants must complete heads-up concussion training.

Engage your team in meaningful volunteer experiences that strengthen the community and support YMCA programs.
Corporate volunteer opportunities enable employees to use their leadership skills for the greater good, like organizing a clothing drive or distributing meals.

Help ensure your neighbors in need receive nourishing food by participating in food drives and mobile food distribution efforts as part of our Y Feeds Kids program.

Support local youth by becoming a mentor through YMCA programs that focus on positive development. As a mentor, you can provide encouragement and guidance to a youth or teen who needs support or has similar interests as you. Adult mentors ages 21+. 

Youth and Government is a nation-wide YMCA program. It is a youth-lead leadership club for high school students to learn about the legislative and judicial branches and other components of Texas government.

Visit our volunteer project catalog  for a full list of interesting and varied opportunities to give back!

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting started is easy. Simply complete a volunteer application for your preferred role. As part of the application and onboarding process, volunteers will be required to complete a background check and Child Abuse Prevention training. Once submitted, our team will review your information and contact you with next steps.

Volunteers support many areas of the YMCA, including youth sports, camps, special events, community outreach programs, administrative support, and family activities. Opportunities may vary by branch and season. You can view our current volunteer opportunities here.

Yes. To help provide a safe and welcoming environment for children, families, and the community, volunteers are required to complete a background check and Child Abuse Prevention training as part of the onboarding process, particularly for roles working directly with youth or vulnerable populations.

The YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and families. Child Abuse Prevention training helps volunteers understand YMCA safety policies, recognize warning signs of abuse, and support best practices for protecting youth in our programs and facilities.

Yes. Volunteers must generally be at least 13 years old to volunteer independently. Youth under 13 may be able to participate in select volunteer opportunities when accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Yes. Many YMCA volunteer opportunities can count toward school-required service hours, scholarship applications, leadership programs, or community involvement requirements. Volunteer verification documentation may also be available upon request.

Absolutely. We welcome volunteer groups from schools, businesses, churches, civic organizations, and community groups. Group opportunities may include community service projects, events, outreach initiatives, and special programs.

Volunteer opportunities range from one-time events to ongoing weekly roles. We work with volunteers to find opportunities that fit their interests, availability, and schedule.

For additional questions about volunteer opportunities, group projects, or the application process, please contact Monique Pierce at mpierce@ymcafw.org