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Volunteer Opportunities

For almost 120 years, YWCA St. Paul has been breaking down barriers and building up communities thanks in part to volunteers like you! This important mission continues and we always have opportunities for how you, as an individual or in a group, can help us meet urgent community needs.

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Don't seen an opportunity that excites you? Get in touch at volunteer@ywcastpaul.org to let us know how you'd like to get involved!

Safety

During Covid-19, we want to keep everyone safe

Thank you for giving back to your community during this tough time. YWCA St. Paul wants to ensure the safety of volunteers, program participants and staff during this time and has the following procedures in place for all on-site volunteers:

  • Anyone who has displayed symptoms in the previous 14 days will not be able to volunteer onsite.
  • Volunteers must wear a mask while on site at YWCA St. Paul, regardless of vaccination status.
  • Group sizes will be limited to ensure social distancing.
  • Hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray will be available, and use will be encouraged
  • We will work to minimize the amount of equipment sharing to complete a project and encourage disinfecting shared supplies before and after use. To further minimize risk, we recommend wearing gloves and bringing your own supplies when possible.

Not comfortable volunteering onsite? You can still help by fulfilling a remote volunteer role, purchasing in-kind items from our Amazon Wishlist or making a financial contribution in support of our work. Thank you!

Want to Volunteer at YWCA St. Paul Click this  form to apply!

Email us  at volunteer@ywcastpaul.org for more information.

As an individual, family or team, we invite you to join us in the community at others events. YWCA St. Paul is often in community tabling and showing support for others, and getting the word out about YWCA St. Paul!

Details about this volunteer role:

  • Opportunities range from 1 – 5 hours.  You will need to have your own transportation or coordinate with us. This role supports YW’s mission of community engagement, building coalition, and advancing all.
  • The opportunity is located at various community partners locations.

If you’re interested  please contact volunteer@ywcastpaul.org

 

Thank you for thinking of YWCA for your corporate volunteering event! By partnering with us, you will be helping our program participants and others at YWCA St. Paul. There is so much to do to maintain our buildings, our housing, our properties! 

Details about this volunteer role:

  • Opportunities range from 4 hours to a few days of work. This depends on you and your team, and what you would like to accomplish. We tailor our program to accommodate you. This role supports YW’s mission.
  • The opportunity is located at various YWCA St. Paul housing locations, and 375 Selby Ave. St. Paul.

If you’re interested  Please contact volunteer@ywcastpaul.org

Help support YWCA St. Paul’s Health & Fitness Center at our front desk! 

Responsibilities may include: 

  • Greeting members and providing assistance as needed
  • Assisting with online membership system (signing up new members, purchasing services, scheduling swim lanes, etc.)
  • Answering phones and returning calls from voicemails 
  • Assisting with new member tours of the Health & Fitness Center 
  • Light cleaning and towel replenishment/laundry  
  • Assisting external vendors and visitors with wayfinding
  • Other duties as needed

Flexible scheduling available!

Health & Fitness Center hours: 

Monday – Friday: 5:30AM-10PM 

Saturday & Sunday: 7AM-7PM 

This role reports to the Health and Fitness Center General Manager. The opportunity is located at 375 Selby Ave.

If you’re interested Please contact volunteer@ywcastpaul.org

Do you enjoy working with kids and swimming? Help support our swim instructors during youth swim lessons!

Details about this volunteer role:

  • Opportunities to assist small and large groups-various days and times.
  • Ages can range from 4 to 10 years and the levels and sizes of classes will vary from session to session
  • Need to be comfortable in all pool depths (shallow to deep end) with the ability to swim
  • Knowledge of swim strokes is preferred

Flexible scheduling available!

Health & Fitness Center hours: 

Monday – Friday: 5:30AM-10PM 

Saturday & Sunday: 7AM-7PM 

This role reports to the Health and Fitness Center General Manager. The opportunity is located at 375 Selby Ave.

If you’re interested   Please contact volunteer@ywcastpaul.org

Summary of Position: YWCA St. Paul is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable volunteer to support our team in digitizing critical program and property-related documents. This volunteer will assist in reviewing hardcopy files, uploading them to SharePoint, and helping to create comprehensive digital profiles for each YWCA-owned property. This role is essential to our efforts to improve recordkeeping, compliance tracking, and property management systems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

 

Position Responsibilities

Ø  Review, organize, and sort hard-copy files related to housing programs, general operations, and real estate assets.

Scan and upload selected documents into SharePoint, following established naming conventions and folder structures.

Collect and compile documents related to each YWCA-owned property, including:

  Loan agreements

  Property contracts and deeds

  Regulatory and compliance documentation

  Deferred loan details, LURAs, and other restrictions

  Create a digital profile for each property that includes:

  Key agreements and requirements

  A summary of compliance obligations

  A checklist or portfolio of necessary documents

  Maintain confidentiality and handle all documents securely and professionally.

  Collaborate with Housing and Administrative staff to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  Participate in periodic check-ins to report on progress and receive guidance.

 
 

YWCA Agency

  Promote YWCA’s mission, vision, core values and guiding principles and commitment to health equity, facilitating meetings, and contributing to agency communications.

 

 

 

Skills & Competencies:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
  • Access to reliable
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with skills in managing time and meeting
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change in a rapidly evolving
  • Passion for YWCA Paul’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, and dignity for all.
  • Commitment to YWCA Paul’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to work at a computer for periods of time, lift fifteen pounds at a time, and commute to other facilities when necessary.

The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The volunteer signature below constitutes as understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

 Please contact volunteer@ywcastpaul.org

Summary of Position: The Advancement Assistant will provide support to the Advancement Team for a variety of fundraising tasks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

 

Position Responsibilities

o    Event planning and support, tech assistance at events

o    Event staffing and tabling at summer events, engaging with community and neighbors

o    Thank you calls, mailing support (assemble packets)

o    Host meetups- help to organize donor appreciation initiatives

o    Survey distribution – help manage follow up

 
 

YWCA Agency

Promote YWCA’s mission, vision, core values and guiding principles and commitment to health equity, facilitating meetings and contributing to agency communications.

 

 

Skills & Competencies:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
  • Access to reliable
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with skills in managing time and meeting
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change in a rapidly evolving
  • Passion for YWCA Paul’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, and dignity for all.
  • Commitment to YWCA Paul’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to work at a computer for periods of time, lift fifteen pounds at a time, and commute to other facilities when necessary, connect and talk with other to communicate the YWCA St. Paul’s mission critical work.

The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The volunteer signature below constitutes as understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

 Please contact volunteer@ywcastpaul.org 

Summary of Position: We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable HR Assistant Volunteer to support dayto-day human resources functions. This position is ideal for someone interested in gaining practical experience in
human resources, nonprofit management, or office administration. The HR Assistant Volunteer will help maintain
personnel records, assist with recruitment processes, and contribute to creating a positive employee experience.
Time Commitment: Flexible hours based on volunteer availability, and remote or onsite opportunities as needed.
Some availability during business hours preferred. Opportunities for short-term or ongoing engagement.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities
➢ Assist with maintaining and organizing personnel files (digital or physical).
➢ Support recruitment efforts by posting job openings, tracking applications, and
scheduling interviews.
➢ Help prepare onboarding materials and welcome packets for new staff or
volunteers.
➢ Assist with data entry and updating employee information in HR systems.
➢ Support in planning staff appreciation events, training sessions, or team-building
activities.
➢ Draft or format HR documents such as offer letters, checklists, and templates.
➢ Respond to basic HR-related inquiries or direct them to the appropriate staff
member.
➢ Ensure confidentiality of sensitive HR and personnel information.
➢ Participate in special HR projects (e.g., policy updates, tracking HR data for
compliance reports, surveys, DEI efforts).
YWCA Agency
➢ Promote YWCA’s mission, vision, core values and guiding principles and
commitment to health equity, facilitating meetings, and contributing to agency
communications.

Qualifications:
• Interest in human resources, nonprofit administration, or office operations.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Ability to manage time well and work independently or with a team.

Preferred Experience (Not Required):
• Prior experience in an office, HR, or administrative setting.
• Familiarity with HR software or applicant tracking systems.
• Experience in a nonprofit or community-based organization.

Benefits:
• Gain hands-on experience in human resources operations.
• Build transferable skills in communication, organization, and professional etiquette.
• Access to training opportunities and HR-related tools.
• Letter of recommendation and documentation of service hours provided.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization and support staff well-being.
• Receive free YWCA St. Paul Health and Fitness Center membership for non-specialty services.

Working Conditions:
• Ability to work at a computer for periods of time, lift fifteen pounds at a time, and commute to other
facilities when necessary.

The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 Please contact volunteer@ywcastpaul.org

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