Thank you for your interest in volunteering with YWCA Kalamazoo. We truly appreciate your time, talents, and energy. We hope you can feel the passion and dedication that underlies all our work at YWCA which supports the women, children, and families in our community. Become a volunteer with us by filling out the application below, for any questions or for further information about volunteer opportunities please contact Michaelyn Denny, Volunteer and Internship Coordinator at Mdenny@ywcakalamazoo.org.
Important Update:Fingerprinting is required for all Dreamery positions involving direct interaction with children. The YWCA covers all associated costs. Volunteer needs and schedules vary by location and are determined at each site’s discretion.
Committees
Governance Committee Member
Seeking applications from volunteer community members to join the Governance Committee. Candidates with any of the below experiences are especially encouraged to apply.
• Weekday & Weekend Respite/Childcare (Perfect for young adults and adults alike)
• Pantry Organizer
• Provide Premade Meals for Shelter
• On-Call Sexual Assault Supportive
Improving Lives of Children
Fresh Fruits and Veggie Choppers, Weekdays 9 am to 12 pm – Up to 3 volunteers
Kitchen and Pantry Cleaning and Organization, weekdays and weekends – up to 6 volunteers
Storage Room Organization, weekdays- Up to 4 volunteers
Garden Volunteer – Weekdays
Classroom Support – Weekdays
Naptime Rocker – Weekdays
Community Health
Baby Bag Packers
Cradle Community Baby Shower Supportive
Group Opportunities
• Transitional Housing Repair Volunteers Interior and exterior home repairs. Weekdays 9 am to 3 pm. – Small and Large Groups welcome. No more than 15 volunteers.
