The Cary Family YMCA can always use more helping hands. We have opportunities to volunteer in the branch, during one of our many annual activities, or for special events. Volunteering is a chance for everyone to give back to the community and a chance to grow and learn from others. By becoming a Cary Family YMCA volunteer you are joining hundreds of families and individuals of all ages dedicated to helping build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Volunteering for the YMCA is fun, rewarding and will give you a sense of community and belonging.

Volunteer Opportunities
	YMCA Caring Network	The Caring Network is a group of volunteer members who reach out to other members during a life challenge or transition such as a birth, death in the family, illness, military deployment, etc. Get involved: Volunteer! Send cards or make phone calls to members. Donate a gift card for a local restaurant, grocery store, or gas station. Refer a Cary Family YMCA member going through a challenge or transition.
	Volunteer Tutors	Volunteer tutors are needed to be paired with students at any of the two afterschool tutorials. Students from different schools are transported to these sites for their tutoring sessions. Briarcliff Elementary East Cary Middle School** **East Cary Middle School serves both elementary and middle school students during tutorials.
	Youth Basketball Coach Volunteer	The Cary Family YMCA offers a youth basketball program to the community that emphasizes basic skills, character development, and fair play.
	Link Your Food Lion MVP Card	You can now link your Food Lion MVP card to the Cary Family YMCA. Lion Shop & Share is the easiest, most convenient way to raise money for Cary Family YMCA's WeBuildPeople campaign.
	YMCA Preschool Volunteers	We always enjoy the assistance of volunteers in our preschool classes and centers. Seeing the parents at school is a special treat for the kids!