OUR MISSION AND CULTURE: We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests and staff. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.

MUSEUM – History Guide

1 Volunteer | May 18 – July 31

Works with staff and fellow volunteers to:

• Maintain museum buildings and grounds

• Offer guided tours to guests

• Conduct educational programming

• Assist with archival and collections research/administration

Seeking volunteers who enjoy working with children and adults and are interested in learning and teaching the history of the YMCA of the Rockies. Computer skills are a plus but not required.

CRAFT SHOP – Volunteer Instructor

Multiple Volunteers | September 1, 2026 – January 8, 2027
(Any 10-week commitment within this timeframe)

Teach arts and crafts to guests of all ages and abilities. Activities may include:

• Pottery painting

• Tie-dye

• Ceramics

• Mosaics

• Leatherwork

• Jewelry making

Requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to support multiple guests through the creative process. Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly Craft Shop.

HOUSEKEEPING

A. Crates

2 Volunteers | May-June
2 Volunteers | October – December
(Minimum 10-week commitment)

Primary responsibilities include ensuring the Housekeeping team is fully supplied for cleaning operations.

POST OFFICE

2 volunteers, May 11 through July 31, 1 volunteer (varied dates)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Greet and assist clients in a friendly and professional manner, alphabetize and sort mail, drive and retrieve mail from Estes Park Post Office, label and alphabetize packages in the correct locations (by carrier), log packages in Excel, open and close.

FOOD SERVICE

3–5 Volunteers | May 1 – December 31
(Minimum 10-week commitment)

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting and assisting staff and guests in dining halls

• Ensuring staff are wearing badges

Seeking individuals with excellent customer service skills who are friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.

GENERAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs.
• Possess and demonstrates excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Support the YMCA of the Rockies safety program. Promote safe work environment for guests, members, and staff.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.