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Community Youth Center Employment and Volunteer Application

After School Program Staff Qualifications

  • Be available Monday thru Friday, 2:30pm-6pm.
  • Assist children individually or in small groups with activities
  • Work with other staff to come up with craft activities
  • Offer help with homework
  • Recognize conflict between children and provide guidance and coping skills
  • Provide a safe, clean and organized environment

CIT Qualifications

The Community Youth Center, Inc. in Canajoharie, New York is looking to expand and enhance current programs and community offerings.  We are looking for an energetic, creative and confident counselors in training to carry out this mission during our summer program. Our CIT program is for high school students, ages 15-17. A background check will be conducted on all volunteers. 

CIT duties include:

Assisting staff members with supervision of children

Basic cleanup ( take out garbage, clean lunch area,etc.)

Help with distribution of breakfast/ lunch to campers

Learn leadership qualities to prepare CITs for future employment

CITs are granted free admission to all field trips. We ask that CITs attend as many days of camp as possible but attendance is not mandatory for the entire program. We encourage sports, club, etc participation and work with counselors on their schedule. 

Volunteers play a vital role in our community and when working with youth.  The Community Youth Center, Inc. in Canajoharie, New York has a number of different programs that will benefit from volunteers.  

After school Program: Children attend Monday thru Friday, enjoy a healthy snack, homework help, arts and crafts, and physical activities in the gym.  

Summerfest: A six week summer program in which participants take part in different activities at the CYC and throughout the community.

Sports Program: The CYC has an ever growing sports program.  Biddy Basketball, AAU basketball, soccer, and much much more.  

Each of these programs will benefit from volunteer participation.  Volunteering helps connect you to your community, make positive changes and strengthen relationships.  Others may be inspired by your work and may decide to volunteer themselves.  

Background Check will be conducted for all Applicants.