Volunteer Opportunity: Downriver Y Healthy Kids Days

Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 9:00 AM (EDT)
Ages 16-255 · Co-Ed
Downriver Family YMCA 16777 Northline SouthgateMI  48195
Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 9:00 AM (EDT)
Ages 16-255 · Co-Ed
Downriver Family YMCA 16777 Northline SouthgateMI  48195

Volunteer Opportunity: Downriver Y Healthy Kids Days

Apr 18 (Saturday)

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ages 16-255 · Co-Ed

Downriver Family YMCA

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Meeting Dates

Apr 18, 2026

Each Saturday from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM

About This Activity

Description

Healthy Kids Day volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging experience for families. Volunteers will assist with activity stations, support event logistics, and help ensure a positive experience for all participants.


Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:
  • Assisting with kids’ activity stations (games, crafts, fitness challenges, etc.)
  • Greeting and directing families
  • Supporting staff with set-up and clean-up
  • Helping manage lines and flow between stations
  • Encouraging participation and creating a fun, inclusive environment
  • Ensuring safety and positive engagement with children and families

Who Should Volunteer:
  • Individuals who enjoy working with children and families
  • Community members, students, or groups looking to give back
  • Friendly, energetic, and dependable volunteers
  • Must be comfortable interacting with the public

Time Commitment:
  • Shifts vary and may include set-up, event time, and clean-up.
  • Flexible scheduling is available.

Why Volunteer?
  • Make a meaningful impact on children and families in your community
  • Support healthy living and youth development
  • Earn volunteer service hours
  • Be part of a fun, high-energy community event
If you have additional questions regarding your role as a volunteer, about the YMCA, or would like to donate, please contact Jackie at jacqueline.ford@ymcadetroit.org


*The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all volunteers regardless of service project, to the highest possible standards. We require volunteers that are working with youth to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All volunteers will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with volunteers very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Age Category

All Ages

Prerequisites

$0.00 Program Membership

Organizer Info

Map & Direction

Downriver Family YMCA 16777 Northline SouthgateMI  48195
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