Have you been looking for a place to share your passion in creating a better world, with and for young people?
Then we have been looking for you. You can volunteer as many or as little hours as you like.
About the Y
The Y Geelong is a for purpose, not-for-profit community organisation celebrating 70 years servicing the community across recreation, camping, youth, and children’s services.
The Y Newtown Stadium was opened in 1996. It is one of the major sports centres in Geelong region. The Centre hosts a number of prominent sporting associations:
- Southside Netball.
- The Y Basketball Club
- The Y Gymnastics program
The facility comprises of two courts and gymnastics facility.
- Programs and Services
- Basketball
- Birthday Parties
- Netball
- Special needs programs
- Holiday program
- Schools programs
- Gymnastics program
- Judo
- Casual hire
The Y North Geelong is a satellite Gymnastics program at the Arena Complex in North Geelong. Along with Newtown Stadium it is one of the major Gymnastics Centres in the Geelong region. The Y hosts a number Gymnastics program that will be transitioned to be managed and administrated through centralised systems based at Newtown.
The facility comprises of one gymnastics facility set up predominately for the conducting of recreational and competitive gymnastics classes.
Volunteering responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in various tasks and projects as assigned by the Y.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals and objectives.
- Participate in community outreach programs and events.
- Contribute to fundraising efforts by assisting in planning and executing events.
- Engage with program participants, offering guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude while representing the Y.
We would like you to join the Y with:
- Strong passion for community service and making a difference to people’s lives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Reliability and punctuality with a strong commitment to fulfilling assigned volunteer duties.
Benefits of Volunteering at the Y
- Safeguarding Children Culture
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee access to Y services and discounts
- Staff and Volunteer Immunisation Program
- Attractive family and volunteer leave entitlements
- Supportive management team
- Staff and Volunteer Awards and Social Functions
- Meet like-minded people
Safeguarding Children and Young People Requirements
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: Safeguarding Resources : YMCA – Empowering young people: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/
The Y Geelong Board and Management are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. All applicants must undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:
- a national criminal history check;
- an international criminal history checks where applicants have worked overseas;
- holding or obtaining a valid Working with Children Card;
- Three reference checks.
The successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People policies and practices which include; safeguarding children and young people induction, annual SCYP training programs & committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout terms of volunteering.
Apply here and don’t forget to attach a resume, and give us some insight into you through providing us with a cover letter.
