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ADULT, TEEN & YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Without adult and teen volunteers, the Ridgewood YMCA’s broad-based community programs cannot happen. Volunteers assist instructors in swim, sports, fitness and family classes. Rainbows volunteers lead support groups for children of divorced and separated parents. Mentors provide guidance, friendship and encouragement to at-risk youth. To find out how you can get involved, contact Kathi Meding, ext. 332

BERGEN COUNTY SWIM LESSONS

We are always in need of qualified instructors to give swimmming lessons here at the Ridgewood YMCA in Bergen County. Contact Sue Ludzki, ext. 392 for more information.

YOUTH VIP’S VOLUNTEERS IN PROGRAMS

	VIP’s provides youth the opportunity to volunteer in YMCA programs. Program skills and leadership training prepare volunteers to assist instructors and directors in the following program areas:
	• Aquatic - 12+ yrs • Arts - 12+ yrs • Summer Day Camp - 14+ yrs • School Vacation Camp - 14+ yrs • Sports/Fitness - 13+ yrs • Special Events (Healthy Kids Day, Chirstmas Tree Lot) - 12+ yrs
	Contact Kathi Meding at 201.444.560 ext. 332 for more information. Click Here to Download Application

RAINBOWS FACILITATORS

Rainbows, a peer support group for children who are grieving a family loss because of divorce, separation, abandonment or death needs. Volunteer facilitators are need for both the January-April and September-December sessions. Contact Kathi Meding at 201.444.560 ext. 332

MENTORS

Become a volunteer mentor and make a difference in children’s lives. The YMCA matches elementary school-age children with mentors to provide guidance, friendship and encouragement.

The volunteer mentors and their protégés meet each week during the academic year. Activities may include social, educational or recreational outings, cultural or sporting events or just talking.

Mentoring complements and encourages the guidance and support offered at home and school.

Mentoring is a supportive one-to one relationship between child and adult based on mutual trust and committed to education, social and personal growth. The adult mentor is another heart and pair of ears for a child.

For a Mentor Program application and information, contact Kathi Meding at 201.444.560 ext. 332

DONATIONS

	There are many Ridgewood YMCA programs that generate little or no revenue. These “Good Works” programs are supported by donations to the YMCA and include:
	• Rainbows & Prism • One-on-One Mentoring • Healthy Kids Day • Saturday Recreation for Adolescents with Autism • Youth VIP’s Volunteers in Programs • Senior Fitness Day and Senior Fellowship • Supported volunteer and employment program for special needs teens • Camp, membership and program scholarships • International Camp Program • National and international relief • Free programs • Summer swim lessons for Paterson youth • Living Strong, Living Well, a free strength and fitness program for cancer survivors • Free services and memberships for area families affected by the events of September 11
	To make a donation or for more information regarding donating contact Lew Dickinson at 201.444.5600 ext. 324

COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP

We greatly appreciate donations to the YMCA-YWCA account #34 at the Red Cross Community Thrift Shop at the rear of the Midland Park Shopping Center, 85 Godwin Avenue. Thrift Shop receiving days are Mondays and the first and third Saturdays of the month.

SUPPORT YMCA GOOD WORKS PROGRAM

Consider adding a tax-deductable donaton to your membership or program registration and help the YMCA build strong kids, strong familiies, strong communities. When you contribute to the United Way through your employer designate all or part of your contribution to the Ridgewood YMCA Bergen County United Way (#001003).