Volunteers GIVE time, advice, their heart, and energy.
Volunteers BELIEVE in people, solving problems, helping, and themselves.
Volunteers GET smiles, thanks, friends for life, and satisfaction.
In 2013, a total of 316 volunteers donated 11,377 hours of time in service at the Y. The service is valued at $250,294.
Our basic mission is to help people develop to their full potential. Our work is grounded in charitable service to others, and volunteers are a key component of this work in action. Our work would not be possible without the assistance of volunteers. Opportunities for volunteer service follow:
Dedicated community leaders with diverse talents help define and forward the Y's Strategic Plan. Members take leadership role in annual fundraising through personal contribution and active participation, and serving on committees. Board members meet monthly and committees meet monthly.
Contact Executive Director Linda Daly.
Teach youth in your choice of seasonal activities such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football, or track. Team parents help coaches through communication and support planning such as snacks and appreciation, if desired. Serve 2-3 hours per week for 6-12 weeks depending on the sport. Volunteer application required.
Contact Director Jeremy Smith.
We provide training to caring adults to help youth ages 6-18 who are in need of a friend.
Contact Reach and Rise Director Aaron Purtzer.
Provide educational support to teens after school for 2-20 hours per month during the school year. Contact Senior Program Director Diana Martinez.
Experts are needed to help belay during community special events such as Costume Climb or Senior Appreciation Night, or as volunteers at Y birthday parties.
Contact Director Jeremy Smith.
Help with large and small construction, carpentry and landscaping projects is always welcome.
Contact Facility Manager David Clark.
Provide expert instruction and ensure a safe environment for youth and/or adults in programs including dance, skill-building and fitness classes, 4-12 hours per month depending on program.
Contact Director Jeremy Smith.
The Y believes everyone should have access to our healthy activities. Each spring we hold an important campaign so we can provide financial assistance to approximately 200 individuals. Training is provided to volunteers who help us tell our story. These volunteers provide the leadership on our annual campaigning or help at our fundraising events for 10-30 hours total from March through June.
Contact Executive Director Linda Daly.
Share your in-depth knowledge with the community or in our afterschool program through a special presentation, ongoing instruction or direct service. Photographers, artists, gardeners, experts in their field are desired.
Contact Director Jeremy Smith.
Volunteers are needed at various special events throughout the year including races, golf tournaments and competitions for 3-5 hours/event. Adults chaperones are needed for late-night teen-serving events such as 5th Quarter after varsity home games, Safe Homecoming and Safe Prom, and Senior Appreciation Night.
Contact Director Jeremy Smith.
Interested in helping out?
Los Alamos National Laboratory employees and retirees are asked to please register at:
The Laboratory has pledged to donate $1/hr to an organization on behalf of staff and retirees who volunteer a minimum of 100 hours. Click here for registration instructions.
Other volunteers may call 662-3100, or visit VolunteerMatch.
