Volunteer Project Catalog

YMCA of Montclair

We have occasional projects that can use a few extra pair of hands, interested in helping out? Tasks can include event prep, staffing our info table, supporting office projects, etc. Join the team and we will email you to let you know whenever opportunities arise that match your availability. Please note, opportunities are limited and will be assigned on a first-served basis.

YMCA of Montclair

The Aftercare or School Age Child Care (SACC) Program provides care for children at their elementary school during the school year while parents are at work. Our SACC program is in elementary schools in Montclair, Bloomfield and Verona. SACC interns or volunteers assist the staff in planning, preparation, and implementation of all activities, and work with children in small groups with age-appropriate activities such as crafts, games, sports, and also assist with homework. SACC volunteers must be at least 16 years old and work from approximately 3pm-5pm and must commit to a minimum of 20 hours (1 day a week for 3 months, 2 days a week for 2 months, 3 days a week for a month, etc.). You are welcome to do more hours, of course. PLEASE NOTE: This program only runs during the school year (September-June). For the safety of all, SACC volunteers must do the following (please read through this carefully before starting the volunteer application process): -Sign a liability waiver -Sign a photo/video release -Sign a Code of Conduct -Provide three references -Conduct a brief (20 min) in-person child abuse prevention training course -Participate in a virtual (Zoom) interview -Authorize a background check (adults over 18 only) Links to start the credentialing process will be provided when you “click” the VOLUNTEER and LEARN MORE buttons. SACC volunteers must be 16 years old. As soon as this process is complete, please reach out to Jen Grisafi at jgrisafi@montclairymca.org. YOU MAY NOT START YOUR VOLUNTEER WORK UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN CLEARED. The YMCA of Montclair has zero-tolerance for abuse, mistreatment, or sexual activity among members, volunteers, employees, and program participants within the organization. In addition, our organization will not tolerate any behavior that is classified under the definition of bullying, and to the extent that such actions are harmful to the program, participants and the organization will take the necessary steps to eliminate such behavior.