YMCA Perth Volunteers
Becoming a Volunteer - The YMCA champions the spirit of volunteerism. We are an organisation that thrives on the generous acts of volunteers and if you ask our volunteers they will tell you there are fewer rewards than serving the community through the YMCA
Committed volunteers are essential to the YMCA and enable us to fulfill our mission of community development. They are vital to our vision of building strong people, strong families and strong communities.

We are delighted that you have taken the first step towards becoming a YMCA volunteer. Please complete the Application Form below and we will contact you soon to discuss your interests.
Alternatively for more information please call (08) 9328 6881 or
email volunteer.perth@ymca.org.au
Mission Statement
We work from a base of Christian values to provide opportunities for all people to grow in body, mind and spirit.

Values
YMCA Perth have adopted the following values to deliver this mission
• Honesty – Integrity, trustworthiness and fairness.
• Respect – Acceptance, empathy, self respect, tolerance.
• Responsibility – Commitment, courage and service
• Caring – Compassion, forgiveness, generosity.
Application Form
The Information entered below is sent to volunteer.perth@ymca.org.au
Personal Information
First Name: Last Name:
Email address: Age:
Street Address:
Suburb: Postcode:
Home Phone: Other Phone / Mobile:
Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone:
 
Please tick which areas you would like to volunteer:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters, this is a mentoring program for children and young
people aged from 7 - 17
- HQ Skate Park, this is a supervised skate park which regularly organises skating
activities and competitions.
- HQ Café is a place where young people can hang out, use the internet and
purchase refreshments.
- HQ Music Space, this is a drug and alcohol free venue where popular young bands of Perth play. The gig space also regularly organises hip-hop and other dance workshops
- Youth Parliament, this program encourages and supports young people to become involved in voicing youth issues at a state level. This program ends with young people completing a residential camp and attending The Parliament of Western Australia.
- Youth Pathways, helps young people to stay in school or make the transition into further education, training or employment.
- Lynks Counselling Service, a friendly counselling service for a young people and their families.
- Streetsyde Emergency Accommodation Service is based at YMCA’s Jewel House, East Perth and provides emergency accommodation for young people aged 16 – 25
Other / Comments:
Please List Three References
Name: Position:
Phone:
Name: Position:
Phone:
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Phone:

How did you find out about Volunteering at the YMCA?

Why would you like to Volunteer at the YMCA?

What relevant work or volunteer experience do you have?

What relevant educaton, training and/or certification do you have?

AS A YMCA VOLUNTEER
I am committed to supporting the YMCA Mission, Vision and Values
I understand that prior to commencing my volunteer activity at the YMCA:
I am required to provide the YMCA with a current Police Check
I will receive from the YMCA specific training for my volunteer role
I will be trained on the Operating Policies and Procedures for YMCA Volunteers