The Beginner Volleyball Skills Academies for grades 3-5 and 6-8 help youth learn and hone fundamentals of spiking, passing, hitting, digging and more to feel confident in game play. You will work with youth on skill building, high repetitions, tactical development and the overall integration of skills into game play and ensure that participants have fun when playing.   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 abuse will be taken seriously. Because of our concern […]

Youth in grades 6-8 take their skills to the next level and experience constructive competition in this interactive sports academy. Participants continue to build skills in dribbling, shooting, passing and learn basketball plays through fun drills. Teams are formed by YMCA staff. The focus in this program is on inclusion, teamwork, sportsmanship, and building confidence. We practice during the week and play games on the weekend. All teams are led by volunteer coaches.  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