• Gifts of Cash: The CARES Act allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to make up to $300 of charitable contributions to qualified charities. Itemizers can deduct up to 100% of adjusted gross income. As of now, this only applies to 2020.
• Stock or Securities: Make a gift of stock or securities to Agassiz Village and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock. Please call Lisa Carter, Executive Director, at 781-860-0200 ext.1006 to make your stock gift.
• Individual Retirement Account: If you or a family member are 70½ or older with an individual retirement account (IRA), you can make a tax-free gift to Agassiz Village directly from your IRA. This is called a qualified charitable distribution. Through the SECURE Act you can transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution.
• Donor-Advised Funds: Give through your donor-advised fund to maximize your impact. Your fund sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
JOBS
Be part of an incredible team that is doing important work! Agassiz Village is run by a hardworking and loving group of year-round and seasonal employees who believe that every child deserves the chance to enjoy the magic of our camp. If you see an open position, apply today! We need you!
YEAR-ROUND POSITION
The Agassiz Village Youth Program Manager leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of high-impact youth programs that serve marginalized communities. This role ensures that social-emotional learning (SEL) remains at the core of both our summer camp and year-round iTHRIVE program. In this position, the Youth Program Manager plays a critical role in advancing Agassiz Village’s transition from a summer camp to a comprehensive youth development organization. They foster strong relationships with campers, families, and community partners while driving enrollment and engagement. The Youth Program Manager is also responsible for overseeing camper enrollment and registration and leading recruitment efforts for the year-round iTHRIVE program. This is a hybrid position that requires permanent residence in either Maine or Massachusetts and regular travel between the two states.
SUMMER 2026 POSITIONS
We will be posting our summer positions shortly. Check back soon.
INTERESTED IN A VOLUNTEER POSITION?
Agassiz Village is largely powered by our amazing volunteers! We have a huge range of year-round tasks that could use an extra set of hands. If you would like to volunteer, please tell us about yourself and how you'd like to be involved by filling out the Interest Form, and we'll be in touch. You can also check out our other volunteer opportunities.