The YMCA of the Foothills is a volunteer-founded, volunteer-led, community-based organization. Each year, Y volunteers contribute thousands of hours helping the YMCA of the Foothills build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Whether you want to assist people to improve the overall quality of their wellness, support and mentor children and youth as they grow into adults, assist the branch staff with administrative duties, help plan branch events, or simply find a group of neighbors you can connect with - the Y has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to match your passions, skills and schedule.
Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering is more than just sharing your time and passions. It is about the satisfaction of knowing you are helping people, helping your community and gaining valuable work experience that will enhance your career path. Here are a few of the many benefits you will receive by being a Y volunteer: Make new friends from all walks of life, become part of an organization that has over 150 years of service to communities all over the world learn new skills, increase your and enhance leadership skills, and gain hours toward your community service requirement.
Interested? Contact us in person at the Membership Desk or by e-mail at volunteers@ymcafoothills.org!
Pat Aho Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1989 and dedicated to Pat Aho, a former staff member and volunteer who is currently serving on the Board of Directors. This award recognizes individuals and couples who donate their time and talents to the Y .
The 2012 Pat Aho Volunteer of the Year Award recipient is Jerry Martin. Jerry has been active on our Board of Directors since 2006 and he is passionate about the Y and the impact it makes in our community.
1989 Peggy Croxen
1990 John Ehret
1991 Nell Wells
1992 Edie Livingood
1993 Barbara Sheahan (In Memory)
1994 Patrick Mulcahy
1995 Heather and Paul Haaga
1996 Fred Engler
1997 Jim Domian
1998 Sue Shanley
Chris Burrows (In Memory)
1999 James Du Bois
2000 Neil Brockmeyer
2001 Timothy MacDonald
2005 Kirk and Marjory Dawson
2008 Norma Klingensmith
2009 Bruce Waggoner
2010 Chris Waldheim (photographed above with Pat Aho)
2011 Richard Goeden
2012 Jerry Martin