VOLUNTEER
AT THE Y
VOLUNTEER
As a participant in the Tierra del Sol Foundation’s volunteer program, Samantha has been a part of the Y community for three transformative years. As her mom, knowing that she comes to a safe and welcoming space five days a week means the world to me. Since June 2021, Samantha has taken her volunteer position at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA very seriously by cleaning high-traffic areas, greeting members and staff with her infectious, friendly personality, and making friends at every opportunity. Samantha’s least favorite part about ‘the job,’ is going home. I am so grateful to the Y for giving her this space to grow and feel as appreciated as she does.
— Janice, Mom of Samantha
With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, Y volunteers give men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected, and secure.
VOLUNTEERS OF THE Y:
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Raise funds to ensure the Y is accessible to all members of the community
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Coach our sports teams and teach many of our classes
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Motivate and support youth in building the character strengths, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, smart life choices and the pursuit of higher education and goals
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Extend a hand to help adults who want to do more, be more or live healthier
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Advocate for the Y’s efforts to influence policies and initiatives that positively impact societal issues of importance to the nation, and your community
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Participate in opportunities to give back and support neighbors
The Y is a charity like no other. Take an active role in strengthening your community. You will make new friends from all walks of life become part of a charity cause 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.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
PAT AHO VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Pat Aho Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 1989 and dedicated to Pat Aho, a former staff member and member of our Board of Directors. This award recognizes individuals and couples who donate their time and talents to the Y.
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
1989 Peggy Croxen, 1990 John Ehret, 1991 Nell Wells, 1992 Edie Livingwood, 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, 2011 Richard Goeden, 2012 Jerry Martin, 2013 Virginia Clegg, 2014 Scott Young, 2015 Tom Heller, 2016 Warren Lukesh