Volunteers – Interns
Why should you volunteer with the AYCC?
Our volunteers make a direct, lasting impact on our community.
On average, we serve 5,000 youth members from 191 communities annually. We address issues such as food insecurity, educational inequity, social-emotional resilience, and overall health and wellness. In 2020, we served over 35,000 free meals to our community, offered emergent childcare, and launched virtual tutoring programs in partnership with Colby College to address learning loss. Quite literally none of this would be possible without our dedicated volunteers.
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Heidi Sumner
Mentor & Volunteer Program Manager
207-873-0684 x221
volunteer@clubaycc.org
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Volunteer Opportunities Available!
We’re excited to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for our upcoming events! Whether you enjoy working directly with kids, helping with event setup, or assisting behind the scenes, we have something for everyone. Your time and talents will help make a positive impact in our community.
No matter your skills or schedule, there’s a role where you can contribute. Join us in making our events special and supporting our mission!
To learn more about available opportunities or to sign up, please contact Heidi Sumner, Volunteer Coordinator at 207-873-0684 or email volunteer@clubaycc.org or click the button below to go to our list of upcoming events.
We look forward to having you on our team!
Volunteer Opportunities
Athletics
Coaches – Share your love and passion for sport! You will teach sport-specific skills, mental toughness, good sportsmanship, and ultimately how to compete in a positive and productive way.
Event Management – The AYCC hosts tournaments year-round, welcoming teams from across Maine and New England. You will assist with game management; scorekeeping, crowd, and safety management, etc.
Childcare & Education
AMP UP Mentor Program – Mentors assist youth ages 5-12 in developing daily life skills such as self-confidence, self-esteem, academic excellence, and building healthy relationships. Through weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions, you will have the opportunity to become a positive role model in a child’s life. Be the change today!
Gardens & Greenhouse – Volunteers with the Gardens & Greenhouse will be participating in organic gardening, vegetable production, and youth education. Tasks may include weeding, greenhouse building maintenance, harvesting, post-harvest processing, hauling compost and cultivation with hand tools.
Greenhouse to Your House Program – The Greenhouse to Your House program provides a free, healthy, and fresh product to our community to help mitigate food insecurity in the short term, but the meal kit concept helps create cultural change by defining a new narrative around healthy food and cooking at home with the goal of inspiring families to implement healthier practices in the long term.
Weekly boxes are prepared to send home to families and we need your help! Join us on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays to help organize ingredients and pack the boxes for our families.
Preschool – In our Preschool Classroom, you will read stories, help with art projects, and engage in imaginative play with youth ages 3-5.
Unified Champion Club Partners
Unified Champion Club Partners – The first program of its kind in the nation, the AYCC Unified Champion Program promotes social inclusion using sports and clubs as the foundation to create climates of acceptance. Members with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in, and feel a part of, all activities, opportunities and functions. Volunteers called Partners play a big role in creating an inclusive environment and assist with learning new skills.
Volunteers are the backbone of this program. By implementing inclusive sports, youth leadership opportunities, and whole facility engagement, the Unified Champion Program will create meaningful change in creating a socially inclusive community that supports and engages all learners.
The Unified Champion Club participates in a number of activities throughout the year, including arts & crafts, softball, swimming, softball, volleyball, bocce ball, basketball, volleyball, walking club, and more!
Internships
Looking to gain hands-on experience and build valuable skills in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our internship program offers students and young professionals the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop their careers. Whether you’re interested in athletics, fundraising, events, marketing, wellness (or so much more!), our internships provide real-world experience that will set you apart.
Join us to learn, grow, and make an impact! Check out our available internships below and take the first step toward an exciting future.
Current Internship Opportunities
Marketing – Photography & Content Intern
Contact: Anna Good, HR & Recruiting Coordinator
207-873-0684 x222 | careers@clubaycc.org
Paganucci Awards
The Paganucci award, established in June 2021, is part of an endowment provided by the Paganucci estate to honor those volunteers who have significantly contributed to the well-being of a child or children within the Club through their dedicated time and attention. Half of the gift will honor Romeo Paganucci, recognizing one adult male who has selflessly dedicated time and care to enhance the well-being of a specific child or the youth as a whole at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Waterville. The other half will honor Martha Donnelly Paganucci, recognizing one adult female for similar contributions to a child or the group at the Club.
2025 Award Recipients
Jess Jones – Athletics Volunteer
Steve Knight – Garden/Kitchen Volunteer
To learn more about these fantastic volunteers, head on over to our blog for details.
