YMCA Achievers Guest Speakers YMCA Achievers Guest Speakers

YMCA Achievers Guest Speakers

The YMCA of Greater Boston is calling upon community members to register as Guest Speakers for the Y Achievers Program. Volunteers will share their careers, path to success, social activism, and more. The Y Achievers program intentionally introduces young people to caring adults who can positively impact, inspire and support them.

HOW IT WORKS

Sign up to share your experience and expertise with 7th-12th grade Y Achievers! Whether you are comfortable being a single presenter or would rather sit on a panel of speakers, we want to hear from you. The time frame can also include Q&A with students, or an interactive activity. Our program is held biweekly Saturdays in the morning at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston.

Time needed:

  • 10am – 11am as a guest speaker
  • 9:30am – 1pm as a facilitator or full day volunteer

Achievers Session Dates for 2026-2027:

  • October 31st, 2026 – Orientation
  • November 7th, 2026 – Life Skills
  • November 21st, 2026 – Life Skills
  • December 5th, 2026 – Life Skills
  • December 19th, 2026 – Life Skills 
  • January 9th, 2027 – Career Clusters
  • January 23rd, 2027 – Career Clusters
  • February 6th, 2027 – Career Clusters
  • March 13th, 2027 – Career Clusters 

 
QUESTIONS?

Please reach out to Wendy Jamsri, Family and Sports Program Director, at wjamsri@ymcaboston.org.

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Group Exercise

Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging in. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.

WATER FITNESS

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Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.

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Adult Pickleball
Youth Sports
5-10 weeks

YMCA youth sports programs give kids the opportunity to learn and grow through a variety of exciting activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and gymnastics. With experienced coaches and a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun, your child will develop athletic skills and confidence in a supportive, inclusive environment. Sign up today and let them thrive through the joy of sports at the Y!

Burbank
Charles River
Dorchester
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Oak Square
Parkway Community
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Youth Sports
Youth Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks

YMCA swim lessons for youth ages 6-12 provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment where kids build confidence in the water while learning essential swimming and water safety skills. Guided by trained instructors, participants progress through six swimming stages, focusing on techniques such as floating, stroke development, and endurance, all while fostering a love for swimming and lifelong water safety awareness.

Burbank
Charles River
Charlestown
Dorchester
Huntington
North Suburban
Oak Square
Parkway Community
Roxbury
Thomas M. Menino
Waltham
Wang
Youth Swim Lessons

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Group Exercise

Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging in. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.

WATER FITNESS

Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you!

Programs
Locations
Adult Pickleball
Adult Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.

Parkway Community
Youth Sports
Youth Sports
5-10 weeks

YMCA youth sports programs give kids the opportunity to learn and grow through a variety of exciting activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and gymnastics. With experienced coaches and a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun, your child will develop athletic skills and confidence in a supportive, inclusive environment. Sign up today and let them thrive through the joy of sports at the Y!

Burbank
Charles River
Dorchester
Huntington
North Suburban
Oak Square
Parkway Community
Roxbury
Thomas M. Menino
Waltham
Wang
Youth Swim Lessons
Youth Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks

YMCA swim lessons for youth ages 6-12 provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment where kids build confidence in the water while learning essential swimming and water safety skills. Guided by trained instructors, participants progress through six swimming stages, focusing on techniques such as floating, stroke development, and endurance, all while fostering a love for swimming and lifelong water safety awareness.

Burbank
Charles River
Charlestown
Dorchester
Huntington
North Suburban
Oak Square
Parkway Community
Roxbury
Thomas M. Menino
Waltham
Wang