School Pals is a one-on-one mentoring program that takes place at Burnside Elementary School. The adult volunteer and a student meet for one hour per week during the school day - throughout the school year. If this sounds interesting, contact Jessica Wheeler at 651-388-4724 or jwheeler@redwingymca.org.

Many adults have fond memories of a special person who played an important role in their personal development. That person, most often someone older, was a source of support and nurturing that is not always available from peers, parents, or siblings.

This friend wisely provided inspiration, acceptance, challenge, a sympathetic ear, or exposure to new activities or ideas. That person was a mentor.

The Y-Pal's Mentoring Program matches adults with children from single parent families. These children sometimes need another caring adult in their life to provide them with support and friendship. We need adults to be matched with children.

In deciding whether or not to become involved with a young person, consider the following benefits: 1) improving self-esteem, 2) Keeping them in school, 3) Helping improve their academic skills, 4) Leading them to resources they might not find on their own, 5) providing support for new behaviors, attitudes, and ambitions.

If this sounds like something you would like to do, contact Jessica Wheeler at 651-388-4724 or jwheeler@redwingymca.org.

The Red Wing Family Y's Mens Club is a service organization for the YMCA. It is open to men and women age 18 and older. Activities include the Christmas Tree Sale, Challenge Games, clean-up and maintenance at Camp Pepin, and more...

If this sounds like something you would like to do, contact David Anderson (651-388-4724) and ask about the Y's Mens Club.  

The "Y" Team - Together Everyone Achieves Mission - is a new way for members to help our mission every day. "Y" Team members will volunteer their time to assist fitness instructors before, during, and after classes, give Wellness Center Orientations, assist youth and teen programs or lead workshops on their interests. Special T-shirts will be given to all members who sign on as a "Y" Team member. For more information, contact David Anderson