YMCA of Greater Birmingham

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with the YMCA’s FREE Summer Lunch Program! This is a great opportunity for families, churches, workplaces, friends, teens, and anybody wishing to make a meaningful impact in their community! Volunteer for any days Monday-Friday, June 1 - August 7, 2026. Once you have completed the required information, staff will reach out to get you signed up for available volunteer shifts! Two types of Volunteers are needed: 1. Onsite at Hoover YMCA: making sandwiches, packing lunches, and loading the transportation vehicles. 2. Offsite at the Program Location: unloading transportation vehicles, setting up food serving areas, distributing lunches, and engaging with the community through planned activities The YMCA of Greater Birmingham has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. To ensure the safety of all children in our programs, all volunteers working with youth and teens must complete the following: 1. Complete Application 2. References 3. Background Check (completed every 2 years) 4. Child Abuse Prevention Training (annually) 5. Signed Code of Conduct and Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures 6. Transportation Waiver - for those that ride the bus from the Y to lunch location