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Volunteer with YMCA KL!
Join the heartbeat of YMCA Kuala Lumpur: Our Volunteers
For over a century, volunteers have been the driving force behind YMCA KL’s success. Since the early 1900s, we’ve grown with the help of passionate people like you who believe in making a difference. Back in the 1920s, the YMCA KL Social Service League was formed by young volunteers dedicated to serving communities across Klang Valley, working hard to uplift social development. Today, that same spirit lives on through the YMCA KL Volunteers.
From our core Programmes Department to special initiatives like Pusat Majudiri ‘Y’ for the Deaf and the Senior Citizens’ Club, our volunteers help make it all possible. We’re all about Youth Empowerment, Sports Development, Community Service, and global projects like the Global Alternative Tourism Network (GATN).
Ready to be part of something bigger? Whether you’re interested in volunteering, leading, or using your skills, there’s a place for you. Check out our website or Facebook to find opportunities to get involved and make a real impact!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YMCA KL!
COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION (CCCC) @ YMCA KL
Want to give back to the community while still in school or uni?
Join us for our Annual Community Children’s Christmas Celebration!
Annual Community Children’s Christmas Celebration!
Time: Early December (during the school holidays)
Duration: 5 hours
Prep Period: 3 months (starting in October)
Volunteer Type: Active & passive roles, tasks will be assigned based on each stage of preparation
Open to: 18 years and above
If you’re studying Child Development, Social Studies, or Community Development (or already working in these fields), we especially encourage you to join us! This event has been a huge success year after year, thanks to the amazing efforts of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We’re calling on you to help us make this year just as memorable!
Who You’ll Be Helping:
Community children and teenagers from children’s homes, Deaf community centers, and refugee shelters. Phases of the Celebration:• Wishing Tree Project: Help collect gift wishes from kids in need.
• Volunteer Elves Packing Project: Pack the gifts with love!
• Game Makers Project: Plan and organize games for the big day.
• CCCC Day: The main event—celebrate with the kids!
Want to Contribute Another Way? Keep an eye out for our Christmas Wishing Tree, where you can fulfil gift wishes from kids in orphanages and charity homes. This event thrives on the support of volunteers, donations, and sponsorships. We’re super grateful for any help you can give! For more info, hit us up at nirmala@ymcakl.com / programmes@ymcakl.comGLOBAL ALTERNATIVE TOURISM NETWORK (GATN) @ YMCA KL
Looking to get involved in meaningful travel experiences?
Join the YMCA KL Chapter Volunteer Team for the Global Alternative Tourism Network (GATN)!
Global Alternative Tourism Network (GATN)!
Hours: Flexible (3 – 8 hours per session)
Period: Based on the GATN itinerary
Volunteer Type: Short & Long-term, with tasks assigned based on the GATN package
Open to: 18 years and above
If you’re studying or working in fields like Tourism, Hospitality, Sociology, Environmental Science, or Social Innovation, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience! The GATN at YMCA KL goes beyond experiential learning—it directly impacts the local communities we work with and supports social causes led by these communities.
How You Can Help:
Volunteers: Assist as liaisons, travel chaperones, or activity facilitators.
Donors: Help fund transportation, meals, and equipment.
Sponsors: Support with location entry fees, equipment, or facilitation costs for various packages.
Want to know more or get involved? Contact our Programmes & Youth Secretary at +603 4472 1439 or email to ameliacheong@ymcakl.com / programmes@ymcakl.com
R.O.A.R. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME @ YMCA KL
Be part of the change with the R.O.A.R. Community Development Programme!
We’re working to give children and teens in Batang Berjuntai the educational support they need for a brighter future.
R.O.A.R. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME @ YMCA KL
Time: Flexible, weekends preferred
Period: Divided into 3 stages
Volunteer Type: Short & Long-term, with tasks assigned based on R.O.A.R project
Open to: 18 years and above
If you’re studying or working in Sociology, Anthropology, or Community Development, this is a great opportunity to give back! Our goal is to provide education and guidance for children and teens who want to build a better future.
Programme Projects:
• Project 1: Pre-School Education
• Project 2: Nutrition Programme
• Project 3: Connecting to the World Project (Technology)
How You Can Help:
Volunteers: Assist with community liaison, transitional facilitation, or social development.
Donors: Fund transportation, meals, and resources.
Sponsors: Provide resources or cover facilitation fees for select projects.
Interested in contributing? Visit YMCA KL or reach out to our Programmes & Youth Secretary at +603 4472 1439 or email to jessie@ymcakl.com / programmes@ymcakl.com
YOUTH LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT @ YMCA KL
Help shape the future by supporting Youth Leadership & Development at YMCA KL!
Our Youth Leaders are a mix of university students and young professionals, driven to make an impact both locally and internationally. By volunteering with us as Youth Facilitators or Project Advisors, you’ll help develop the next generation of leaders and support socially driven projects created by the YMCA KL Youth Group.
Beneficiary: YMCA KL Youth Group
Local Programmes
- GATN: YMCA KL Chapter
- Environmental Awareness Programme with LA21 of Brickfields
- YMCA KL’s Annual Community Children’s Christmas Celebration
- YMCA KL’s R.O.A.R Programme
National & Regional Opportunities:
- Facilitators for the National Annual Training of Youth Trainers
- Participants in the Asia Pacific Alliance of YMCA’s Global Citizenship Training and Youth Assembly
Interested in mentoring, providing guidance, or supporting our youth in any way? Get in touch with our Programmes & Youth Secretary at +603 4472 1439 or email to ameliacheong@ymcakl.com / programmes@ymcakl.com
VOLUNTEER: If you wish to help this programme by contributing in monetary terms or in-kind of devices and/or equipment, or lending in use of vehicles, devices and/or equipment, please click here.
DONATE/ SPONSOR: If you wish to help this programme by creating a Sponsorship towards its causes or would like to sustain a Branding Partnership with YMCA KL in this particular area of advocacy, please click here.
