Your Support
Our YMCA teen development staff, volunteers and donors help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. We encourage you to get involved to create supportive environments for teens to experience enriching activities.
Volunteers
First and foremost we are a volunteer organization. At the YMCA, your time and talent go a long way. If you are interested in a volunteer role to share your skills and interests with the teen division we would like to talk to you. Examples of volunteer opportunities include the following.
- Teach or assist teens
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Drive for or coordinate events
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Lead the formation of a new event or program in your area
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Provide administrative support
Donate
Y Teens is supported primarily through financial support from individuals and foundation grants. Making a financial contribution is an important decision, and the Y recognizes that you want to know your funds are being used effectively. Help make our community a better place by joining with other individuals to support YMCA teen development through a donation. To make a donation or to volunteer contact Program Executive Director Justin Birmingham at jbirmingham@ymca-portland.org or 503.327.0016.
History
The YMCA has a long history of providing programs and services to people of all ages. In 1999 we recognized the need to offer programs for teens. In 2002 a $125,000 multi-year grant was received from the The Collins Foundation. This grant paved the way for the formation of the teen division, which today provides Youth and Community Leader Forums and our Phoenix program.
Donor Dollars
Would you like more information about our teen programs, including the Teen Division? Please view Teen Donor Dollars.
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