Volunteer Project Catalog
Door County YMCA
Join Us as a Volunteer with the After-School Foods Program at the Kane Center! Help us provide nutritious snacks to ensure every child in our community stays safe, healthy, and well-fed. As a volunteer, you’ll assist by serving snacks cafeteria-style, plating prepared food for kids as they come through the line. It’s a rewarding way to give back and make a difference in the lives of local children!
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Volunteer with our After-School Foods Program at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center! Serve nutritious snacks to help ensure every kid in our community is safe, healthy, and fed. This volunteer opportunity includes serving snacks cafeteria-style by plating prepared food for kids as they come through the line.
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Door County YMCA
Passionate about working with kids? Join us in creating a positive, safe, and fun after school environment! We're looking for volunteers to help guide and engage youth in productive activities. As a volunteer, you'll support students, encourage positive behavior, and ensure the facility runs smoothly – think of it as being a friendly, supportive presence (like a high school hall monitor, but way more fun!). Time commitment: Monday through Thursday shifts available, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Come make a difference after school!
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Get Ready to Shine – Support the Arts from the Start! Our dancers are ready to dazzle, and we need YOU to help make their moment unforgettable! We're looking for 4-5 enthusiastic volunteers to join us backstage at our upcoming Dance Recital. As our little stars prepare to perform, you’ll help them get ready, escort them to the restroom, and keep them entertained with fun activities like games and coloring while they wait for their big debut. The ideal volunteers will be available for both the dress rehearsal and the recital on April 16th and 17th. This is your chance to be part of something special! Come out, show your support, and help make this year’s recital an incredible success for our dancers!
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Door County YMCA
Running is a passion, but let’s be real – it’s tough! So, let’s make it a little easier for the runners on May 3rd from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. We’ll be the ones handing out Gatorade, water, and all the positive vibes they need to keep going! We’ll meet at the Y, carpool to Peninsula State Park, and set up our cheering station. So dig out your pom poms, bring your best cheering voice, and come be part of the action for this fun, high-energy event!
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Door County YMCA
Father-Daughter Ball ✨ A Night of Enchantment ✨ New date, same enchanting evening! On April 5th, join us from 6-8 p.m. for a spellbinding event where fathers and their little princesses will create memories that last a lifetime. Together, we’ll weave a magical night full of laughter, dancing, and joy—ensuring every moment is picture-perfect. We invite volunteers to help us bring this fairytale to life: assist with setting up and taking down, oversee the delicious refreshments, and help guests with registration. Slip into your finest attire, and come be part of the magic as we make dreams come true!
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Door County YMCA
The Friends of Peterson Park is an all-volunteer group dedicated to the preservation, sustainability and enhancement of the Peterson Park Gardens. The park committee will meet monthly except to plan and direct the group’s activities in cooperation with Parks staff. Interested individuals are welcome to attend these meetings as well. During the growing season, volunteers under the guidance of Park staff tend the Gardens, planting, weeding, pruning and updating the beds, shrubs and other features. They also work hard to help keep invasive plant species at bay. While some of the volunteers are Master Gardeners, anyone who enjoys the company of fellow gardeners and who is willing to perform these tasks following the Parks’ plan is welcome and encouraged to join the volunteers. Friends of Peterson Park Volunteers are needed to keep the Park looking clean and beautiful. These are just a few of the activities volunteers perform in the Park: * Weeding, mulching and beautifying plant beds, wild flower gardens, and front entrance * Removing invasive plants species * Cleaning restrooms and manage litter * Empty Trash & Dog Stations * Give Tours of Park and Garden to interested community members * Other projects as assigned by Staff / Lead Volunteers Working as a volunteer to clean up and beautifying a local park is a healthy way to sneak in some exercise, fresh air, and goodwill while also building lasting friendships.
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Door County YMCA
Get Ready for Healthy Kids Day at the Door County YMCA! Each year, the Door County YMCA brings the community together for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and family-friendly activities at Healthy Kids Day! It’s an event designed to inspire kids and families to embrace health and well-being, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From thrilling games and a giant bounce house to gaga ball, tasty food, and so much more – there’s no shortage of excitement! But we can’t make this event a success without YOU! Volunteers are needed April 26th to help set up, clean up, and assist with the bounce house, food stations, and welcoming families to the festivities. Come be a part of something special while making memories and supporting the health of our community’s kids! Let’s make this year’s Healthy Kids Day the best one yet!
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Door County YMCA
Get Ready for Healthy Kids Day at the Door County YMCA! Each year, the Door County YMCA brings the community together for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and family-friendly activities at Healthy Kids Day! It’s an event designed to inspire kids and families to embrace health and well-being, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From thrilling games and a giant bounce house to gaga ball, tasty food, and so much more – there’s no shortage of excitement! But we can’t make this event a success without YOU! Volunteers are needed May 3rd to help set up, clean up, and assist with the bounce house, food stations, and welcoming families to the festivities. Come be a part of something special while making memories and supporting the health of our community’s kids! Let’s make this year’s Healthy Kids Day the best one yet!
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Door County YMCA
As a water slide volunteer, you'll be responsible for guiding guests as they take the plunge! You'll work closely with a lifeguard at the bottom of the slide to ensure safety and smooth operation. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Important Details: • Arrive 10 minutes early to receive instructions and get prepared for your shift. • Dress comfortably in a t-shirt or tank top and shorts, and be ready to go barefoot or wear sandals. • Stay hydrated! Bring a water bottle to keep your energy up throughout your shift.
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