Volunteers
Volunteers play an important role in the YMCA. Every year hundreds of people give freely of their time and expertise to ensure the delivery of quality programs and services at the YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Definition of a Volunteer
A YMCA volunteer is defined as anyone who willingly gives time to help the YMCA accomplish its mission without receiving compensation or special privileges from the YMCA.

Volunteer Categories
Volunteers are organized into these categories:
- Program (Employment, Enterprise, & Newcomer Services; Health, Fitness, & Aquatics; Child Care & Day Camp)
- Philanthropy (Campaign, Fundraising, Special Events)
- Governance and Policy
- Advisory Committee
Volunteer Opportunities
Region | Core Service Area | Volunteer Position |
---|---|---|
Province-Wide | Governance & Policy | Director, Board of Directors |
Avalon Peninsula | Advisory Committee | Advisory Committee Volunteer |
Avalon Peninsula | Program – Health, Fitness, & Aquatics | YMCA Video Content Creator |
Avalon Peninsula | Burin Peninsula | Labrador | Program – Aquatics | Aquatics |
Avalon Peninsula | Labrador | Program – Child Care & Day Camp | Child Care & Camp Volunteer |
Avalon Peninsula | Burin Peninsula | Labrador | Program – Health, Fitness, & Aquatics | Conditioning Centre Guide |
Avalon Peninsula | Burin Peninsula | Labrador | Program – Health, Fitness, & Aquatics | Child Youth & Family Program Volunteer |
Avalon Peninsula | Burin Peninsula | Labrador | Philanthropy | Fundraising Volunteer |
Avalon Peninsula | Burin Peninsula | Labrador | Program – Health, Fitness, & Aquatics | Group Fitness and Aquafit Volunteer |
Avalon Peninsula | Burin Peninsula | Labrador | Program – Housekeeping | Housekeeping Volunteer |
Avalon Peninsula | Burin Peninsula | Labrador | Program – Membership Sales and Service | MSS Tour Guide Volunteer |
Avalon Peninsula | Burin Peninsula | Labrador | Program – Health, Fitness, & Aquatics | Student & Adult Recreational Volunteer |
Avalon Peninsula | Burin Peninsula | Labrador | Philanthropy | Special Events Volunteer |
YMCA Canada Fitness Leadership Certification
The YMCA developed the first nationally recognized fitness leadership program in 1974 and has continued to train fitness leaders ever since. The YMCA’s real strength is partnership between committed volunteers, dedicated staff and involved communities. Skilled leadership is needed to engage individuals and families in the health of spirit, mind and body.
YMCA Trainers deliver courses to certify volunteer YMCA Leaders/Instructors. YMCA fitness leaders are certified to lead activities in their specialty areas. You can obtain the following certifications from your YMCA:
- Group Fitness Leader
- Personal Trainer
- Wellness (Health) Coach