Volunteer Project Catalog
Sammamish Community 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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Sammamish Community YMCA
Be part of the energy, connection, and community that make Y events special. Throughout the year, volunteers support one-time opportunities such as MLK Day of Service, Healthy Kids Day, seasonal festivals, and other community celebrations. Whether welcoming guests, lending a hand behind the scenes, supporting activities, or helping create a joyful experience for families, volunteers help bring the Y’s mission to life. Choose the events that match your interests, schedule, and availability, and make a meaningful impact in just one day.
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Sammamish Community YMCA
Help teens and tweens serve, rally, and build confidence on the court at the Y! Volunteers will coach or assist with a one-hour class focused on badminton fundamentals and skill-building for participants ages 13–16. Support players through drills, games, and encouraging feedback while helping create a fun, active, and welcoming environment where teens can learn something new and connect with others. This is a great opportunity for volunteers who enjoy sports, mentoring youth, and bringing positive energy to the gym while modeling the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
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Sammamish Community 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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Sammamish Community 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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