Where a Career
Becomes a Calling.
The YMCA is more than just a job. When you work for the Y, you gain the opportunity to make a positive impact and affect the lives of the people in your community. At the Y, we are Welcoming, Genuine, Hopeful, Nurturing, and Determined. Our cause drives everything we do.
Current Available Positions
The Greater Providence YMCA is dedicated to helping our team members reach their personal and professional goals and feel valued in the work they do. When you work at the Y, you are helping change lives!
We are actively looking for people to join our team. If you're interested in helping us in our mission and further your career, you can browse our open positions.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer to do something good! As a community-service organization, the Y thrives on people helping people. The act of sharing, teaching, giving and working with others can bring a new dimension to your life and we welcome interested individuals to inquire about the following opportunities.
- Advisory/Board Volunteers: Offer your expertise as a member of a short-term task force or committee.
- Annual Support Volunteer: Help fundraising efforts succeed.
- Program Volunteer: Assist in coaching or other team support.
- Support Volunteer: Provide administrative, clerical or technical support to a Y or department, or volunteer during special events.
Some of the Y’s volunteer opportunities change throughout the year, check with your local Y branch to share your knowledge – and yourself!
Internships
If you are a student interested in learning more about your field of study through hands-on experience, the Y may have opportunities for you to learn while providing a valuable community service.
Internship criteria is coordinated through your local college, university or service organization. If you are interested in exploring internship opportunities at the Y, please arrange to speak with the executive director of your local Y branch.
Voices of Impact:
Why the Y Matters
this is our y
We are fully focused on inspiring change in our communities, from expanding our services for neighbors in need to safe spaces for kids to learn and grow to resources that give everyone the chance to live better lives. When you’re helping to build brighter futures for youth, working to end drowning prevention, improve community health and strengthening collaborations to serve in our communities where needed most, it’s easy to find your motivation to go to work every day!
The Greater Providence YMCA is pleased to announce that we’ve earned a Platinum rating on Candid (formerly GuideStar)! This is a significant achievement and reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of nonprofit performance. This top-tier Platinum rating demonstrates to our community, donors, and partners that we are dedicated to using our resources efficiently and making a measurable impact. We are proud of this recognition and excited to continue building a stronger, more inclusive community together!