Now accepting JC & AC applications!

Join our alumni team! Now accepting applications for JCs and ACs!
- Click here for the JC Application
- Click here for the AC Application
- Click here for the SF Application
Check out the following requirements for the AC/JC application to get an idea of what we’re looking for. If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Laverriere at Tracy.Laverriere@gmail.com.
Junior Counselor (JC)
JC Qualifying Events & Activities (points based system)
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Fundraising: Includes secured donations (can’t be from parents, school or own pocket). Donations should be provided by the first day of seminar, you do not need these in hand when you apply. Donations can also consist of in-kind gift cards (Hannaford, Wal-Mart, Shaws, Staples, Target etc. to buy supplies for seminar).
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$50-99 = 20pts
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$100-149 = 50pts
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$150+ = 70pts
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Volunteer hours
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100+ hours = 70pts
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100 hours = 60pts
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76-99 hours = 50pts
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50-75 hours = 25pts
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Plan a fundraiser event for MYL = 20pts
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Promoted MYL Seminar through school = 10pts
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Spoke/speaking with a cooperating organization = 20pts
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Plan an alumni event = 10pts
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Attended an alumni event = 5pts
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Wrote article for the web/newsletter = 10pts
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Assisted in making calls to schools to follow up on nominations/paperwork = 15pts
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Have been a point person/organizer of a
“MYL Coffee Hour”=20pts
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Bring donations as outlined on the application= 15pts
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Are a member of the MYL Youth Advisory Board= 70pts
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Filled out an Alumni Spotlight=15pts
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Shared MYL Content on Social Media=5pts
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Follow MYL on Social Media= 5pts
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Submit a video (1 minute or shorter) regarding what MYL means to you = 15pts
Alumni Consultant (AC)
AC Qualifying Events (must complete 3 or more)
- Participate in Community Service (please provide a brief description of the activities you performed and how many hours your participated)
- Secure Donations for MYL
Play an active role in recruitment for ambassadors - Organize/volunteer at alumni eventsBring donations as outlined on the AC application
- Assist in making calls to schools to follow up on nominations/paperwork (organized by Jim Cox- follow the MYL Alumni Facebook page to see when he needs help)
- Submit a short video (1 minute of under) to Tracy.Laverriere@gmail.com regarding what MYL means to you.
- Are a member of the MYL Youth Advisory Board
Senior Facilitators (SF)
The role of the Senior Facilitator within the Maine Youth Leadership organization is integral in many ways. They serve as mentors to the Ambassadors as well as the JCs, while also acting as the bridge for the Ambassadors and JCs to building a strong and active Alumnus.
If you’re interested in learning more about requirements for becoming a SF, please contact us at maineyouthleadership@gmail.com
Meet MYL Alumni
Matt Dourant – Alumni Spotlight
Dourant attended the seminar in 2018 as a representative from Penobscot Valley High School and returned to MYL as a Junior Counselor in 2019. He is currently studying Sports Media at Franklin Pierce University with an anticipated graduation in 2024. He also does...
Danielle Brown – Alumni Spotlight
Brown attended the seminar in 2013 as a representative from Mattanawcook Academy. She graduated from Husson University in 2020 with an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Studies and an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management. Brown currently works as the...
Melissa Paione – Alumni Spotlight
Paione attended the seminar in 2010 as a representative from Edward Little High School. She graduated from Bates College in 2016 after studying Psychology and Women and Gender Studies. She went on to earn two master's degrees: Ed.M. in Human Development from Boston...
If you’re a MYL Alumn and would like to share your story, please click here to get started on your Alumni Spotlight!