Working with the McGaw YMCA Swim Team (MYST), the aquatics timer is responsible for starting their watches at the starter’s signal and stopping their watches when any part of the swimmer’s body touches the wall at the finish. The watch time is then recorded by the scribe on the entry card. If accuracy is your strength, this position is for you. Department: Aquatics Type: Volunteer Days/Hours: Varies To apply for this volunteer position, fill out the Volunteer Interest Form   Return to Volunteer Opportunities Listing All McGaw YMCA employees and volunteers are required to support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention. The YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. The McGaw YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in its programs. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously. Because of our concern for […]

The McGaw YMCA Summer Learning program, in partnership with District 65, is a six-week summer learning experience provided at no cost to students who qualify. This program is designed to help advance students’ academic achievement and social-emotional skills through a full-day summer experience that combines small group, rigorous literacy and math instruction, with hands-on enrichment activities including STEM, physical activity, art and field trips. Department: Summer Learning Type: Volunteer Days/Hours: Varies; see position descriptions below Program Dates: June 10-July 19 (6 weeks) – no program on June 19 & July 4 Site Locations: Washington, Oakton, and Kingsley Schools Available Volunteer Positions Academic Support Tutors (Highest Need) · Days/Times: M-TH from 9am-12pm (Must commit to at least 1 day per week, M-TH) · Responsibilities: Support classroom teachers with delivering high quality literacy and math lessons. Volunteers will work with students in small groups or one-on-one. AM or PM Runner • Days/Times:

Get involved with helping youth learn the fundamentals of soccer. Tiny Tot soccer for ages 3-5 address the skills of balance, body awareness, coordination, and listening skills. The Soccer Skills Academy for grades K-2 is designed for youth with less than one year of soccer experience; participants will hone their skills during game play. Come instill the love of soccer and promote sportsmanship and fun among youth.   Department: Gym, Sports & Courts Type: Volunteer Days/Hours: Varies To apply for this volunteer position, fill out the Volunteer Interest Form   Return to Volunteer Opportunities Listing All McGaw YMCA employees and volunteers are required to support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention. The YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. The McGaw YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in its programs. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of