Eye on the Y: Y get involved?

Want to feel good and smile a lot? Become a volunteer at the Greater Marco Family YMCA.

At the Greater Marco Family YMCA, your time and talent go a long way. Every hour you spend as a Y volunteer translates into the caring attention a child or teen needs to develop values like sportsmanship, responsibility, respect, compassion and honesty. You will help provide support for and promote healthier lives for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and incomes. You will make a commitment to build a community that’s a great place to live and work.

As a YMCA volunteer, you can lead a program, serve as a role model for young people, help in an office or at a special event, raise money or be part of a committee working on community issues.

No matter how you help, you’ll make a big difference as you work with others to create a connected feeling in the community of Marco Island. Working together to find solutions before they become issues, the Greater Marco Family YMCA needs people like you; where your skills, talents and commitment to your community is always welcome.

Volunteers welcome as youth sports coach, youth sports official, consultant, fitness, major events, photographer, and teen programs … the list is endless.

Do something good. Volunteer at the Greater Marco Family YMCA. Call Leslie Drake or Steve Reynolds to sign up or request more information. The phone numbers is 239-394-3144, ext. 0, or e-mail us at marketing@marcoislandymca.org or leslie@marcoislandymca.org.

At the Greater Family YMCA we build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Sign ups continue for swim lessons with Dottie, junior tennis and cheerleading classes. Join the YMCA Child Care staff for another amazing night of dancing, party games, prizes and refreshments at the pool deck from 7 to 9 p.m., March 20. This social is open for boys and girls in grades 3-4-5. The cost is $10 in advance or $12 at the gate. I will be the DJ for this exciting night.

The 14th Annual Dottie’s Duck Derby is slated for 11 a.m., March 21. Buy your ducks now for the big race. The top three finishers in the regular duck race win cash prizes. Corporate and celebrity duck participants get to keep their duck after the race. Look for your entry form in the mail or at the Y.

Experience an adventure to remember with the YMCA’s Spring Adventure Camp! Camp days are slated for April 6 to April 13 (no camp on April 10) and are open to boys and girls in K-6 grades. Camp Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each day is a very special day with events, field trips and exciting daily themes. Y members pay only $80 for the whole week. All other folks will pay only $90. Weekly half days are also available along with daily campers. Sign up your child today for this fun and exciting program!

Stop by at the customer service desk and let Elliot, Autum, Mariu, Lil, Maria, Caitlin, Steve and Leslie assist you. Stop by today. Become a volunteer or member. We would be thrilled for you to join our Greater Marco Y Family.