The Americana Community Center offers several volunteer opportunities for both individual and group volunteers. Any persons interested in working with a diverse population are welcome at the community center. For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact Elizabeth Perkins at 502-366-7813, or by email at elizabeth@americanacc.org.

Individual Opportunities There are many individual volunteer opportunities available at Americana. Volunteers can assist staff during:

• The After School Program runs Monday-Thursday from 3:30-6:30. The program provides a safe and educational environment for children in the South Louisville area, where they can come and receive help with homework and basic reading and writing skills. The program also provides several special activities for the children, including dance, drama, soccer, music, and step team. The After School program needs volunteers to help children with homework, guide children in their reading skills, as well as assist staff with supervising children in other special activities.
• Family Education  Volunteers are needed for both morning and evening Family Education sessions.  Morning classes are held from 9:30-11:30 on Monday-Thursday.  The evening sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30.  Volunteers are needed to engage children in the early childhood education room, aid in the adult ESL room, and assist with programming.
• Every1Reads  Take part in the community wide initiative to have all students reading at or above grade level. Become an Every1Reads tutor at Americana and work one-on-one with a struggling student for up to one hour each week. Training is available. Hours vary.
• Americana Fiberworks is a unique program that strives to empower women through fiber arts and education, currently focused on the needs of international women. ACC  would welcome any volunteers interested in assisting these women, especially those who have skills in sewing, quilting, etc.  This group meets on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11-2 pm. 
• Community Garden Volunteers are needed to assist with various projects that improve the growing capacity of our garden.
• Individual volunteers are always needed for Americana's Special Events, including the Americana World Festival held in June, and the annual Holiday Party held in December. These events attract hundreds of visitors from the Louisville area, and require large numbers of volunteers to help the events run smoothly.

Group Projects  There is a consistent supply of opportunity for groups to complete improvement projects at the center.  This is great for businesses, families, students and artists.

This year, ACC has worked with 64 new volunteers who have donated their time and care in countless ways.  Volunteers are an essential element in working to provide services and build strength in the community through ACC programs.  Americanca thanks all present and past volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!