• 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.
VOLUNTEER
As a nonprofit organization, Agassiz Village has limited staff and resources to carry out the many tasks involved in running the camp. That's why we rely on and greatly appreciate the help of volunteers who assist us during events and at our camp in Poland, Maine. Below are ways you can help us and make a significant impact on the kids who come to us each summer.
VOLUNTEER WEEKEND 2025
Join us June 1-2, 2025, as we prepare the camp for our kids. It's hard work, but rewarding and, most of all, fun!
CAMP CLEANUP
Does your company have a group of volunteers that would like to help us ready Agassiz for the summer season?
IN-KIND DONATIONS
We are always in need of items for arts and crafts and equipment for the summer. Any help is greatly appreciated.
GUEST SPEAKING
Sign-up to be a guest speaker and deliver a 10 to 25-minute presentation to the teens in our iTHRIVE Program.
OTHER VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in joining us for any of the following opportunities, please contact us at 978-781-0200.
1. Help Office Staff. Your office or group can help Agassiz in our office. Our small staff often needs support in the office shredding,
organizing, stuffing envelopes, and cleaning up.
2. Write Cards. You can also help us write out birthday cards for our campers that we will send throughout the year for a sweet
and personal touch to celebrate each of our campers’ special day.
3. Camp Kits. Pack summer camp kits for campers who are in foster care or are unhoused. Many campers do not come with the
necessities for camp. Packs may include twin sheets, pillow, sleeping bag, clothing items, toothbrush, toothpaste, bug spray,
and sunblock.
4. Camp Opening. Come get your hands dirty cleaning, painting, mulching and beautifying camp. We offer opportunities for
10-100 employees to come up to our beautiful ground in Poland, Maine, and get the camp ready for the kids to arrive.
5. Activities. Individuals and groups from can come out to camp and run activities with campers. Some activities include exercise,
nature, arts/crafts, dance, and music. We will work with you to create the perfect interactive and educational activity.
6. Camp Closing. Help us close up camp and winterize for the cold weather. We offer opportunities for 10-50 employees to come
up to our beautiful grounds in Poland, Maine, and close up camp for the winter.
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.