Volunteer at YMCA Humber

Volunteers form as essential part of our service and our community, providing dedicated hours of their time to support people to transform lives. It can be one of the most rewarding roles you undertake, and by providing YMCA Humber with your support you can help us change lives within our local community. Whether you wish to donate your free time, or learn new skills while gaining work experience for yourself, there is a volunteer role for everyone. So, to become a valued member of the YMCA Humber Voluntary Team read on.
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In 2023, our volunteers completed 4363 hours of their time supporting us.
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Volunteering Pathways

At YMCA Humber we have the following pathways to offer applicants from the local community. Each role supports the provision of service at YMCA Humber:

Youth and Community

As a volunteer in our youth and community provision, you will work alongside members of our wellbeing team supporting a variety of sessions for toddlers up to 18-year-olds. Our roles work across our sites on Freeman Street, Kent Street MUGA and Clee Fields Sports Facility.  

 

Hospitality at The Bradbury Café

As a volunteer in the café, you will work alongside the catering team providing meals, snacks, and refreshments. We have roles in the kitchen area and front of house.  

Premises and Gardening 

As volunteer within our premises team, you will help with minor repairs and maintenance of facilities across the area. You will also help in the upkeep of our building and grounds. 

Reception 

As a volunteer you will support our front of house reception team, providing advice, support and directions to everyone visiting YMCA Humber. You will also 'signpost' external service users to pre-booked rooms and facilities.  

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There are many benefits to volunteering...

As a volunteer you will know that your time is making a major contribution to your local community, and in return YMCA Humber will make sure your volunteer role is a rewarding experience.

Our YMCA agreement to you is to provide each of our volunteers with:

  • A warm and welcoming work environment.
  • A full induction and taster session for all roles.
  • The opportunity to undertake additional training.
  • A key role in an inclusive team.
  • Extensive and regular supervision and support.
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Ready to apply?

We have designed a simple set of guidelines for prospective applicants and ask that before applying you answer the following criteria.  

  • Are you over 18?
  • Do you have one reference?
  • Are you willing to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check?

If you answer 'YES' then we would love to hear from you and applying to volunteer could not be simpler.  

  • Complete an Application.
  • Attend a ‘taster session’ for the Role.
  • Complete all volunteers checks.
  • Get started !

Application Forms: 

Once you join the team your mentor will provide a full induction programme and the resources you need to ensure you have a positive volunteer journey with our team here at YMCA Humber. 

 

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