Volunteer Project Catalog
Door County YMCA
Make a Difference After School! Volunteer with our After School Foods Program at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center and help ensure every child in our community stays safe, healthy, and nourished. As a volunteer, you’ll serve nutritious snacks cafeteria-style—plating prepared food for kids as they come through the line. It’s a simple way to give your time and make a big impact!
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Door County YMCA
The Door County YMCA is proud to support the Door County Triathlon by helping recruit and organize COURSE VOLUNTEERS—an essential part of making race day safe, smooth, and successful for every participant. While our role is focused on volunteers, the impact reaches much further. Events like the triathlon help raise funds that are reinvested right here in the Door County community, including support for local programs like those offered through the YMCA. From youth development to health and wellness initiatives, these funds help ensure that more individuals and families have access to opportunities that strengthen both body and community. Every COURSE VOLUNTEER plays a part in that impact. By giving a few hours of your time, you’re not just helping runners find their way or handing out water—you’re contributing to an event that helps give back to the community we all care about. To see which volunteer positions are still available, please visit the Door County Triathlon website at https://www.doorcountytriathlon.com/volunteer. You can also reach out with any questions to Annette Varnes avarnes@doorcountyymca.org or Brett Cleveland bcleveland@doorcountyymca.org. Be part of something bigger—sign up and help make a difference. EVENT DETAILS: • Thursday, July 9 – Volunteer Orientation (captain – t-shirt pick-up) – 5:30 – YMCA – Sturgeon Bay • Saturday, July 11 – Sprint Distance o Start 8:00am | Finish: Noon • Saturday, July 11 – Kid’s Tri o Start 2:00pm | Finish: Around 4:30 • Sunday, July 12 – Olympic Distance o Start 8:00am | Finish 2:00pm VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: COURSE VOLUNTEER - RUN (SPRINT) (Saturday, July 11th) Ensure that participants safely turn around an orange barrel at the halfway point of the running event and transition safely going out and coming into Murphy Park. If under 16 years of age, you must volunteer with an adult for this area. COURSE VOLUNTEER - BIKE (SPRINT) (Saturday, July 11th) Monitor an intersection to prevent collisions between participants and between participants and vehicles. Ensure that participants go the correct way. If you are under 16, you must volunteer with an adult for this area. We encourage this volunteer role to attend the orientation on Thursday to pick up your volunteer T-shirt, a safety vest, map of your specific intersections and instructions from our course director. COURSE VOLUNTEER - BIKE (OLYMPIC DISTANCE) (Sunday, July 12th) Monitor an intersection to prevent collisions between participants and between participants and vehicles. Ensure that participants go the correct way. If under 16, you must volunteer with an adult for this area. COURSE VOLUNTERR - RUN (OLYMPIC DISTANCE) (Sunday, July 12th) Monitor an intersection to prevent collisions between participants and between participants and vehicles. Ensure that participants go the correct way. If under 16, you must volunteer with an adult for this area. Volunteers on Sunday, July 12th for the Olympic Distance: There will be food/beverage delivery for volunteers from 10am-2pm on the course, but please bring your own "comfort kit" (ie. snacks, water, sun screen, a lawn chair) with you in case of delays.
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Door County YMCA
Join Us as a Volunteer with the Afterschool 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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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
Volunteers are needed for our upcoming Health and Wellness Day on May 27 from 7:30 a.m. to Noon, sponsored by Door County Medical Center. This exciting community event will provide health screenings, educational presentations, wellness resources, and a free lunch for attendees—and we need dedicated volunteers to help make it all possible. From greeting guests and assisting with event setup to helping direct participants and supporting activity areas, volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming and successful experience for our community. Your time and support will help ensure attendees feel informed, encouraged, and connected throughout the event. Health and Wellness Day is more than just an event—it’s an opportunity to bring people together around healthier living and stronger community connections. Whether you can help for part of the morning or the entire event, your support will make a meaningful difference. Join us in making this event a success for our community. Wellness. Wisdom. Community.
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Door County YMCA
Join us at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center May 15th for the last Super Kid's Fun Night of the season. This fast-paced evening is designed for kids! The excitement begins at 4:45 p.m. and lasts until 7:00 p.m. This festive night will feature: Fun, friendly competitions Dancing to upbeat music that keeps everyone moving And, the ever popular bounce house Every great event needs a strong team—and that’s where YOU come in! By volunteering, you’ll help create unforgettable memories and give our kids a night full of laughter and friendship. Don’t wait—sign up today!
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