Youth Volunteers (ages 14-17)

The job of a youth volunteer is to assist with general tasks around the space. Some youth volunteers have certain responsibilities and expectations to fulfill. These may change day to day depending on needs. Youth volunteers report to adults who are in space. An adult may ask a youth volunteer to help with certain tasks.

Tasks may include duties such as helping with events in the space, taking out the trash, cleaning up different rooms, doing the dishes, and checking in with adults to see what needs to be done that day.
Supervised by the Program Director.
How to get started? Reach out to Tony@nagly.org to begin your journey.

Young Adult Volunteers (ages 18-23)

The job of a young adult volunteer is similar to that of the youth volunteer, that is to assist around the space. Some young adult volunteers have certain responsibilities and expectations. They report to adults who are in space. An adult may ask a youth volunteer to help with certain tasks.
Tasks may include duties such as helping with events in the space, taking out the trash, cleaning up different rooms, doing the dishes, and checking in with adults to see what needs to be done that day.
Supervised by the Program Director.
How to get started? Reach out to Tony@nagly.org to begin your journey.

Youth Interns (ages 14-17)

The job of a youth intern may be similar to that of a youth volunteer. The only difference is a youth intern is receiving credits for school or community service hours. Hence, they may have a specific project or role. The Program Director will interview and determine if NAGLY can accommodate the specific needs of a high school youth intern and set a project or role for them.  In addition, the Program Director will monitor their progress.  However, youth interns also report to adults who are in space.

Supervised by the Program Director.
How to apply or refer a student? Reach out to Tony@nagly.org to begin your journey.

Peer Leader Intern (ages 14-23)

The job of a peer leader intern is technically a staff position.  Individuals holding this role receive a stipend, and there are expectations set. Peer leader intern candidates apply for the position and are interviewed to determine if it is an appropriate fit. Once accepted into the position, the peer leader intern will begin shadowing an existing peer leader at meetings or groups.  After a few months, and if deemed appropriate, the peer leader intern will be promoted to a peer leader.
Tasks may include encouraging youth engagement, developing beginner leadership skills, reading of the guidelines and announcements at meetings, and helping out with tasks within the space before and after the meeting. 

Peer leaders will report to the adult advisor on duty.

Peer leader interns are expected to attend meetings, staff meetings, and staff training.
Supervised by the Program Director.

How to apply? Reach out to Tony@nagly.org to begin your journey.

Peer Leaders (ages 14-23)

The job of a peer leader is an important role here at NAGLY.  Peer leaders must first serve as peer interns. Please see the information above about peer leader interns.

Peer leaders are expected to show appropriate behavior at all times in the space, serve as a role model for younger youth, encourage youth engagement, provide tours of the space, be approachable, demonstrate leadership tools and strategies from their time as a peer leader intern, resolve basic conflicts and minor disputes amongst youth appropriately, have a listening ear, accept feedback, work with the adult advisor to create materials and prepare for meetings and groups, help to facilitate groups and meetings, and support adult advisors and other adult supports.
Reports to the adult advisor on duty.

Supervised by the Program Director.

How to get started? Reach out to Tony@nagly.org to begin your journey.

 

Interns (ages 18+)

NAGLY is honored to be able to take on college-level interns, at a bachelor's to master's level, in specific fields of study. Intern candiates must apply, be interviewed, and go through a vetting process. Once accepted, the Program Director will work with the new intern on creating a three-objective learning plan that is aligned with their field of study and school curriculum. Interns will be tasked with specific learning outcomes and projects. They will report to and be supervised by the Program Director.
How to apply or refer a student? Reach out to Tony@nagly.org to begin your journey.

Adult Volunteers (ages 23+)

The job of an adult volunteer will vary for each adult. Once vetted and interviewed, the Program Director will ascertain the volunteer's strengths and goals for being a volunteer at NAGLY.   An adult volunteer assists with a variety of programs and services including (but not limited to) serving as a general volunteer by helping out around the space, as an events and outreach volunteer by helping offsite, as an assisting with clubs, and as an adult advisor who supports peer leaders.  Please refer to the various adult volunteer positions described in more detail below.

All adult volunteers are supervised by the Program Director.
How to get started? Reach out to Tony@nagly.org to begin your journey.

Adult Advisors (ages 23+)

Individuals serving as adult advisors are considered staff and receive a stipend.  In order to become an adult advisor, you must first serve as an active adult volunteer for at least 3-4 months. After volunteering, the adult advisor candidate will be interviewed by the Program Director. Once accepted into the position, the newly appointed adult advisor will attend training including "brave space" training, mandated reporter training, and other staff training.  The roles of the adult advisor include leading the peer leaders and peer leader interns, serving as a safe and trusted adult for youth to come to, meeting with peer leaders and peer leader interns to discuss preparations and materials needed for youth meetings and groups, creating the topic for youth meetings and groups, attending all staff meetings, facilitating groups and meetings, handling any youth conflicts, and ensuring that the space is closed and locked up after meetings and groups.
Adult advisors report to and are supervised by the Program Director.
How to apply? Reach out to Tony@nagly.org to begin your journey.

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Mental Health Clinicians and Support

Licensed LMHC and therapeutic supports will focus on handling any mental health concerns within the space.  Duties will also include individual check-ins with youth, supporting groups and meetings, and facilitating the parents' group.

Clinicians and other support volunteers report to and are supervised by the Program Director.

How to apply? Reach out to Tony@nagly.org to begin your journey.

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VOICES Facilitators

VOICES is our advocacy and empowerment group that focuses on empowering our youth to live their true authentic lives and provide information about consent and sexual violence. The facilitators are responsible for running meetings, developing safety tools, building strategies and support for youth experiencing sexual violence and/or relationship concerns, and running a weekly support group.

Young adults and adults who are interested in volunteering with VOICES can reach out to hgagne@ywcanema.org or kristin@nagly.org.

HEARRT (Health Education & Risk Reduction) Facilitators

Our HEARRT program and service facilitators are responsible for providing youth with the most up-to-date education around safe sex, gender-inclusive sex education, boundaries and healthy relationships, and consent.  Facilitators also provide risk reduction resources and materials, run meetings and groups, and connect youth with outside providers for testing and for other service referrals. Young adults and adults who are interested in volunteering with HEARRT can reach out to Tyler@nagly.org.
 

NAGLY Satellite Facilitators

NAGLY has two satellite sites on the North Shore: Lynn and Newburyport. The facilitators for NAGLY Lynn and NAGLY Newburyport act as adult advisors and run each group. These groups meet once or twice a month.
If you are interested in serving as a facilitator to NAGLY North please contact TMacGregor@CityofNewburyport.com or Tony@nagly.org.
If you are interested in serving as a facilitator to NAGLY Lynn please contact JohnstonP@lynnschools.org or Tony@nagly.org.

Library Services

In addition to providing youth and the community with an abundance of books and media, our library also serves as a location for a Language Arts Lab, tutoring services, and board game nights. 

Adults and young adults who are interested in volunteering in our library should contact Jennifer@nagly.org

Educational Services and Programming Facilitators

Through the Education Comes First Grant, NAGLY provides educational services and programming to our youth.   These services and groups include Dugeons & Dragons Club, Math Club, Performing Arts Club, kitchen skills workshops, tutoring, Language Arts Lab, and reading incentives. All of these groups require young adult and adult volunteers.  If interested, contact Tony@nagly.org.

Clubs/Classes Facilitators

NAGLY offers clubs and classes for our youth. These include Art Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Board Gaymers Club, Yoga Club, and self-defense classes. All of these groups require young adult and adult volunteers. If interested, reach out to; Tony@nagly.org.