Volunteer with the Y
Volunteer with the Y and you’re at the heart of the community. That’s why volunteers make the Y a place where everyone belongs.
Volunteer Opportunities
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The Saskatoon Early Years Family Resource Centre (SEYFRC) offers programming, services and resources for all families with young children, prenatal to age five. The SEYFRC aims to provide families with positive early learning experiences as well as opportunities to connect, grow and learn together in an inviting, safe and supportive setting.
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join our team at the Family Resource Centre. Volunteers will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission by assisting with various programs and activities aimed at supporting families in our community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with organizing and facilitating programs and workshops for families.
- Provide support and assistance to families accessing our services.
- Help maintain a clean and welcoming environment at the Centre.
- Assist with administrative tasks as needed.
Benefits:
- Gain valuable experience in a community-based organization.
- Make a positive impact in the lives of families in our community.
- Develop new skills and build your resume.
- Flexible scheduling options available.
Dates: Proposal to lead a Zumba class for our members and patrons. Specific dates and times to be discussed and based on applicants’ availability.
Commitment: one class hosted per week for ten weeks (weeks off can be planned for)
About Us At the YMCA of Saskatoon, we are committed to supporting healthy, active lifestyles and building a sense of belonging through inclusive community programming.
Position Overview We are looking for a high-energy, enthusiastic Volunteer Zumba Instructor to lead weekly classes during our Fall 2025 session. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your passion for movement and music while promoting health and wellness in a supportive community setting.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead 1-hour Zumba classes once per week throughout the Fall session
· Deliver fun, safe, and dynamic workouts suitable for a range of fitness levels
· Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
· Set up and tidy the space before and after each class
· Build rapport with participants and encourage consistent attendance
Qualifications
· Zumba Instructor certification (or in progress)
· CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
· Experience teaching or assisting group fitness classes is an asset
· Strong communication and leadership skills
· Positive, approachable, and reliable
Benefits to You
· Make a meaningful impact by promoting active living
· Connect with individuals and families in your community
· Access to volunteer hours confirmation/reference letter
· Enjoyment of music, movement, and community spirit!
· Complimentary membership at the Y
Session Dates: Proposal to lead a beginner Yoga class for our members and patrons. Specific dates and times to be discussed and based on applicants’ availability. The ideal time frame would be a ten-week (one class per week) beginner Yoga class with a start date sometime this fall. Our preference would be for a morning class, but we would consider other options for the time of day of the class.
Commitment: one class hosted per week for ten weeks (weeks off can be planned for)
About Us
At the YMCA of Saskatoon, we are committed to supporting healthy, active lifestyles and building a sense of belonging through inclusive community programming.
Position Overview
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic Volunteer Yoga Instructor to lead weekly classes during our Fall 2025 session. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your passion for Yoga while promoting health and wellness in a supportive community setting.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead 1-hour beginner Yoga class once per week throughout the Fall session
· Deliver fun, safe, and interesting workouts designed to introduce Yoga to new practitioners.
· Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
· Set up and tidy the space before and after each class
· Build rapport with participants and encourage consistent attendance
Qualifications
· Yoga certification (or in progress)
· CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
· Experience teaching or assisting group fitness classes is an asset
· Strong communication and leadership skills
· Positive, approachable, and reliable
Benefits to You
· Make a meaningful impact by promoting active living
· Connect with individuals and families in your community
· Access to volunteer hours confirmation/reference letter
· Complimentary membership at the Y
Join our talented team of volunteer group fitness instructors leading Aqua Fitness classes at YMCA Saskatoon. You will lead up to one class per week and receive a complementary YMCA membership to utilize our fitness centre including attending all other group fitness classes.
Commitment: one class hosted per week for the fall session ending in December 2025.
About Us
At the YMCA of Saskatoon, we are committed to supporting healthy, active lifestyles and building a sense of belonging through inclusive community programming.
Position Overview
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic Volunteer Aqua Fitness Instructor to lead weekly classes during our Fall 2025 session. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your passion for Aqua Fitness while promoting health and wellness in a supportive community setting.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead interesting and appropriately challenging Aqua Fitness classes focused on the older adult population. Specifically, we have opportunities Gentle Aqua and regular Aqua Fitness classes.
· Deliver fun, safe, and interesting workouts designed to utilize the benefits of aquatic fitness training.
· Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
· Build rapport with participants and encourage consistent attendance
Qualifications
· Certified as an Aqua Fitness instructor with the SPRA or equivalent is ideal. We can offer training opportunities in-house if you do not currently have certification.
· CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
· Experience teaching or assisting group fitness classes is an asset
· Strong communication and leadership skills
· Positive, approachable, and reliable
Benefits to You
· Make a meaningful impact by promoting active living
· Connect with individuals and families in your community
· Access to volunteer hours confirmation/reference letter
· Complimentary membership at the Y
YMCA Saskatoon is continuing our partnership with Golf Canada and plans to offer introductory golf lessons for youth ages 7–12 this fall and winter.
The lessons will take place every other Saturday from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. We have indoor golf equipment provided by Golf Canada for this initiative, and we are looking for a few “golfers” who are interested in helping kids learn the basics of golf in a fun and welcoming environment.
Our goal is to hold the first lesson on October 24, if we are able to find instructors by then. The program would ideally run through the end of March.
Fred Dyck will be one of our instructors and we are hoping to find two or three additional instructors who can join a rotating schedule. With a small team, instructors would only need to lead approximately one to two classes per month.
If you are interested in getting involved or would like to learn more about the program, please reach out to Fred Dyck to express your interest and have a conversation about the opportunity.
We would love to have a few enthusiastic golfers join us and help introduce local youth to the game!
Volunteer Application Process
Application
Complete the online application form with as much detail as possible to help us find the best fit for you.
Submit three references in your application.
Please note: references must not be family members.
Interview Process
If your application is successful, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Following a successful interview, your references will be contacted.
Provided no issues arise, you will be one step closer to becoming an approved volunteer at the YMCA of Saskatoon.
Orientation
All volunteers are required to complete Level 1 of the Safeguarding Children and Young People course at the YMCA. This course takes approximately 1 hour.
You will also need to submit a clean Criminal Record Check. If you will be working with children, a vulnerable sector check is required.
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Cheryl
Cheryl’s passion for teaching has been driving her to contribute to her community and led to 35 years of volunteering at the Y! Over the years, she has built something deeper than being active and teaching her fitness class; she has built lifelong connections with so many people in her community.
Meet Dennis
Dennis Couzens has been involved with the YMCA for over 50 years. From a sponsored child to swim instructor to Fitness Director, his journey reflects a lifelong connection. Through volunteering and leadership, Dennis has built skills, grown personally, and helped strengthen his YMCA community.
Meet Mira
After a college injury ended her playing days, Mira returned to Saskatoon and began volunteer coaching at the YMCA. Joined by her brother Ashwin, they brought energy and heart to the Youth Basketball program—sharing their passion, inspiring young athletes, and helping shape the next generation.
The YMCA of Saskatoon is a charitable organization that fosters life-enhancing opportunities and strengthens the foundations of our community. We offer a diverse range of programs and services that promote the well-being of families, adults, adolescents and children. These include fitness programs, child development centers, before and after school care and child and youth programs.
