Volunteering
Are you interested in making a lasting impact on the lives of others? Do you know the joy that comes from sharing your time, talent, and treasures with others? Join us in loving, serving, and caring for those in our community through volunteering at the YMCA.
People engage with the Y on one level, but soon find a deeper purpose in their activities and a meaningful connection to those around them. You see everywhere at the Y, serving as a coach in sports, being a Y ambassador, reading to our children, supporting our participants with disabilities, and more. We also have plenty of opportunities for your business, church, or nonprofit to volunteer together.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Y, we invite you to look at our current opportunities below.
Youth Sports Opportunities
Youth Sports Coach - Make a difference in the life of a child or teenager by teaching them skills for games and for life. To find out how to become a Volunteer Sports Coach, please contact the location below in which you are interested in.
Sports Fields Clean Up and Improvements Day - Volunteer to help the Youth Sports Department and local coaches between seasons to clean up and improve the facilities for families. Typical days would include fixing baseball fields, moving soccer goals, helping maintain equipment etc. Please contact Demetrius Hopson, demetriush@ymcasatx.org .
Inclusive Sports - Inclusive Sports is a program created through a partnership between Morgan's Wonderland Sports and The YMCA of Greater San Antonio to bring opportunities for individuals with intellectual, physical, developmental disabilities to play sports through our various venues and leagues. SHOW MORE: With the addition of a fully-inclusive baseball field at Mays Family YMCA Stone Oak and the new Morgan's Wonderland Sports Complex, crossover competitions can become an ongoing experience for kids. For questions and to sign up to participate or volunteer, reach out to Demetrius Hopson at demetriush@ymcasatx.org.
Food Distribution Locations
Whether you're a YMCA member or a local resident looking to give back, we welcome you to be part of this meaningful effort. Bring your energy, a friend, and a heart for service. Together, we’ll sort and pack food to help support families in need across our community. Let’s make a difference, one box at a time. Below are the different locations that are available for food distribution volunteers.
Harvey Najim Family YMCA - 3122 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78214
The 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8am - 11am.
To reserve your spot at the Harvey Najim Family YMCA please click HERE or contact Dolores Cortez at doloresco@ymcasatx.org or 210-538-0555.
D.R. Semmes Family YMCA at TriPoint - 3233 N. St. Mary's, San Antonio, Texas 78212
The 4th Thursday of each month starting in September from 8am - 11am.
To reserve your spot at the D.R. Semmes Family YMCA at TriPoint, please contact Autumn Reyes at autumnr@ymcasatx.org or 210-246-9622.