Volunteering
Volunteers at the Y: Ahmed’s Story
When Ahmed Mahmoud arrived in Canada in September 2025, he was excited to begin a new chapter, but he was also looking for a way to connect with his new…
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For Tarik Tamim, helping others achieve their fitness goals has been a lifelong passion. With more than 20 years of experience as a fitness trainer specializing in fitness, kickboxing, and…
Read MoreVolunteers at the Y: Sarah’s Story
From the Back of the Class to the Front of the Room When Sarah McEwan first walked into a spin class at the YMCA, she was just looking for a…
Read MoreVolunteers at the Y: Andy’s Story
When Andy Britton retired, he knew he wanted to stay active. What he didn’t expect was that volunteering at the YMCA would become one of the most rewarding parts of…
Read MoreVolunteers at the Y: Linda’s Story
When Linda retired, she wasn’t looking for another job. She was looking for a community. What she found at the YMCA changed her life in ways she never expected. “The…
Read MoreVolunteers at the Y: Rohina’s Story
Rohina had known about the YMCA for some time and had a friend who had volunteered there before, so when she began looking for a place to volunteer, she knew…
Read MoreWhen Youth Are Empowered, Change Follows
For Tyler Patterson, joining the YMCA Youth Council was about finding a place where learning could lead to meaningful action. “I wanted to be involved in something that actually made…
Read MoreY Story: The Little Wins That Matter Most – Jake & Kyra
Y Story – The Little Wins That Matter Most When we talk about impact at the YMCA, we often think of the big milestones — personal records broken, lives…
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