Forsyth County Family YMCA 

Join Us at the Playcenter and Make a Difference! 🌟 Are you passionate about education and eager to gain hands-on experience working with children? The Playcenter is looking for student teachers to volunteer with us! This is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact on young learners from ages 3 months to 12 years. As a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to: Read with children and spark their imaginations through storytelling. Play interactive games that encourage creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Lead fun educational activities that help children develop important skills in literacy, math, art, and more. You will gain valuable experience working with kids in a supportive environment and gain practical skills that will help you in your teaching career. Volunteer Dates January 5, 2026- December 31st, 2026 Time: Monday-Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM Location Forsyth County Family YMCA Playcenter Our Commitment to Youth & Teen Safety Our Y is Praesidium Accredited, and we uphold the highest standards for child abuse prevention. To ensure we honor our commitment to Youth & Teen Safety, all volunteers working with youth must complete the following onboarding requirements: Volunteer Waiver & Code of Conduct (Signature) Background Check (Form) Youth & Teen Safety Policy (Signature) Youth & Teen Safety Training (E‑Learning + Quiz) These steps help us provide the safest possible environment for the children and families we serve. What Volunteers Will Do Read a short, engaging children’s book to a small group of preschoolers or Lead a simple, YMCA‑provided STEAM activity Encourage curiosity, conversation, and early literacy skills Serve as a caring, supportive presence for young learners How to Sign Up To sign up to volunteer, scroll to the bottom of this page, select one of the available shifts, and click the blue “Volunteer” button to get started.