The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has exciting volunteer opportunities at each of our Chester County branches.
Volunteering at the YMCA is a fun and rewarding way to support your neighbors, strengthen your community, and connect with amazing people.
There are many ways you, your friends or your whole family can contribute, no matter your interests or schedule. Community events, childcare opportunities, family programming, adaptive programming, youth sports and more: there is opportunities for everyone.
How Do I Register to Volunteer?
Register
First. Thank you for supporting the Y. Create a log-in and profile on VolunteerMatters, which is a one-stop shop for volunteer registration and opportunities.
Browse Project Catalog
For the safety and wellbeing of our community, all volunteers must register.
After you submit your information, browse the project catalog for a position you would like to try.
Finalize Clearance Information
After you sign up to volunteer, you will be prompted to submit any additional clearance information you might need for the position.
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine believes our communities are strongest when everyone is included and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We connect people of all generations, backgrounds and perspectives to ensure that all have a chance to belong, grow and thrive.
Celebrating Our Volunteers!
Learn more about our Breakfast of Champions event.
Holiday Cheer at the YMCA
Every year, our YMCA of Greater Brandywine community comes together to support our Holiday Cheer Program.
Learn more about why we run this program and what you can do to help support your community next holiday season.
Community Involvement
No matter which volunteer opportunity you, your organization or your family help support, it's important to bring people together for a common cause.
Read more about different community organizations that came together to support ongoing initiatives at the Y.
Engaging Children
It's important to bring awareness to the children in our community of key challenges that may effect their friends and family.
With the support of community leaders, please watch this video to learn a bit more about Hunger and Homelessness Week at the Y.
Meet Laura!
Laura Milazzo Mackiewicz
Director, Volunteer Engagement
Laura joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine as the Director of Volunteer Engagement in June 2022 where she oversees volunteer recruitment, engagement and retention for the association.
Laura has a passion for bringing people together and worked in community engagement for more than a decade before joining the YMCA team. Most recently she spent eight years at LCH Health and Community Services, a nonprofit federally qualified health center that provides health care for all, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Here, she worked to share community resources, engage volunteers and community champions and support special health initiatives.
Prior to this role, she worked as an office manager and outreach coordinator at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission in Washington, DC. Laura attended the University of Delaware.
Laura is originally from Corning, NY and enjoys the wide variety of things to do and see in Delaware/Southeastern PA, where she currently resides with her husband and two young children. Laura enjoys team sports and was in the marching band and looks forward to volunteering as a coach at the YMCA.
Frequently Asked Volunteering Questions
We have opportunities across all branches and programs in our association. Visit our project catalog to view current needs. You can sort by branch location, keyword, and project start date to find an opportunity that is the best fit for you.
Are you looking to volunteer at a particilar location? You can use the links below.
- YMCA of Greater Brandywine Assocation
- Coatesville YMCA (Coatesville, Pa)
- Jennersville YMCA (West Grove, Pa)
- Kenentt Area YMCA (Kennett Square, Pa)
- Lionville Community YMCA (Exton, Pa)
- Octorara Program Center (Atglen, Pa)
- Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center (West Chester, Pa)
- Upper Main Line YMCA (Berywn, Pa)
- West Chester Area YMCA (West Chester, Pa)
In our commitment to strengthening the foundations of our community, the safety and wellbeing of our participants, members, staff and volunteers are top priority.
Screenings and authorizations establish a secure, best-fit environment for all.
We will review your application. Then the project organizer will reach out to you with any additional questions, orientations, or next steps that are needed before you start to volunteer. Once your clearances have been approved, you are all set!
Absolutely not. While we encourage our members to join us in service, all are welcome to join our volunteer team and give back.
Depends. For some positions, there is an age requirement. The position posting on VolunteerMatters will include information on any restrictions.
High school and undergraduate internships are available as well as school-required volunteer service hours, but these opportunities vary by branch and by department throughout the year.
We do have project-based group opportunities throughout the year. Contact our Director of Volunteer Engagement, .