VOLUNTEER
As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities, the Y offers more than just a volunteer opportunity—at the Y, you can discover your passion while helping to solve some of the nation’s most pressing social issues. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. We can even help you add some skills to your resume or find meaningful service in retirement.
Notice to all volunteer applicants:
A criminal background check may be required of any volunteer applicant who is selected for an interview or to whom a volunteer position is offered.
Unfortunately, we do not accept those who have been convicted of a felony. A complete list of specific offenses which may disqualify a person from performing volunteer service due to federal, state and/or Pav YMCA policy is available at the front desk upon request.
Click here for application and background check form.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Pav YMCA Senior Lunch Cafe
Senior Choice Markets in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository
To volunteer for our Senior Lunch Cafe or twice-monthly Senior Choice Markets, please contact our Senior Services Director, Kathy Kozlick at 708.749.0606 ext. 340 or kkozlick@pavymca.org today!
Pav YMCA fundraisers:
-Teeter Award
-Pastapalooza
Pav YMCA community events:
-Healthy Kids Day
-Halloween Happenings
To volunteer for an upcoming fundraiser or community event, please contact Megan Strama at 708.749.0606 ext. 342 or mstrama@pavymca.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentorship Program
The Pav YMCA has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago for a free one-to-one mentoring program and we are looking for mentors! A few hours a month of your time can make a positive, lifelong impact on the kids in our communities.
Bigs & Littles meet in a group setting facilitated by a Program Coordinator every other Tuesday from 6-7:30pm. Each program includes time for relationship building, structured activity and free time.
Visit https://bbbschgo.org for more information.
