Volunteer Project Catalog
Coal Creek Family YMCA
Help create a welcoming, playful, and supportive environment for children and families in YMCA Kids Zone. Kids Zone is the YMCA’s drop-in care program for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years, giving caregivers space to focus on their own health and well-being while their children enjoy safe, engaging activities led by trained YMCA staff. Volunteers support staff in creating a positive experience for children through play, social interaction, movement, and age-appropriate activities. Opportunities may include helping with games and projects, engaging with children during free play, assisting with transitions and routines, supporting children with diverse needs, and helping maintain a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels welcomed and valued. This is a great opportunity for volunteers who enjoy working with youth, building community, and helping children feel encouraged, included, and cared for.
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Coal Creek Family YMCA
Our youth basketball league helps players develop fundamental skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork, and sportsmanship through fun, age-appropriate drills and activities. Teams are formed by YMCA staff, with weekly practices and weekend games or scrimmages depending on the level. Led by supportive coaches and Y staff, the program focuses on building confidence, fostering inclusion, and creating a positive, enjoyable basketball experience for every player.
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Coal Creek Family YMCA
Minis & Kinders Soccer is an instructional and recreational 8-class soccer program for preschoolers and Kindergarteners (ages 3–6). Volunteer coaches help introduce young players to the basics of soccer in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. Coaches lead age-appropriate drills, skill-building activities, and simple scrimmages that focus on fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and learning to move the right direction on the court or field. There are no official games or scorekeeping — the emphasis is on participation, confidence-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship. All teams are co-ed and supported by YMCA staff. Practices with scrimmages are held once per week, indoors or outdoors depending on the season. Coaches are encouraged to create a positive experience for every participant and to work collaboratively with parents, particularly for Kindergarten-aged players, to support engagement and fun. No prior coaching experience is required. Training, resources, and ongoing support are provided by the YMCA.
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Coal Creek Family YMCA
YMCA T-ball programs are designed to help players learn basic skills such as batting, catching, throwing, and the rules of the game. All kids are encouraged to play by getting equal chances to bat, run bases, and play in the field. Y youth sports encourage and promote healthy kids, families, and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development, a positive self-image and a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others.
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Coal Creek Family YMCA
In this recreational youth volleyball league, players learn the fundamentals of volleyball, sportsmanship, teamwork and healthy habits while sharpening skills like spiking, setting and serving, practicing drills and having fun. This league is open to all genders. Teams practice once per week and play games on the weekend, including home games and games against other YMCAs in the region. All teams are led by volunteer coaches.
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Coal Creek Family YMCA
For some kids, school is the only place they are sure to get a meal. The Y is working to change that. Help us prepare backpack meals for kids who identify as being homeless in our community. Bags are filled with food that is child-friendly, nutritious, non-perishable, and easy to eat. Help us develop a sustainable program that will serve youth.
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