News and Stories

Jill's Story

National Volunteer Week was created to celebrate all volunteers, including Jill Siebert who has contributed over 10,000 hours helping thousands of Okanagan children develop invaluable water safety ski

Spotlight: Kristen Gudmunson

What is your name? Kristen Gudmundson What is your position with the Y? Youth Support Facilitator What YMCA centre/program do you work with? South Okanagan YMCA in Penticton What do you al

Spotlight: Wendy Wright

What is your name? Wendy Wright What is your position with the Y? Fund Development Officer What Y centre/program do you work with (regularly, outside of COVID-19)? I am a passionate fundraise

Spotlight: SheriLee Voigt

What is your name?  SheriLee Voigt. What is your position with the Y?  Employment Facilitator at Pandosy. What do you always find yourself saying?  I feel so blessed to work wh

Spotlight: Tammy Stafford

What is your name? Tammy Stafford What is your position with the Y? Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Teacher and Small Steps Coach What Y centre do you work with (regularly, ou

Spotlight: Shen Wei Lai

What is your name? Shen Wei Lai What is your position with the Y? Child Care Supervisor What Y centre/program do you work with (regularly, outside of COVID-19)? I work with the Child Care pro