August 2025 Newsletter
August 1, 2025 / News & Updates
Internship Spotlight: Avondale Toyota 🧰
Meet Jay, our amazing AZYF intern at Avondale Toyota. Through hard work, dedication, and a great attitude, Jay turned his internship into a full-time position. His journey from intern to employee is a true example of what success through opportunity looks like.
Mentor Monday 👩🏻🏫
Meet this week’s Mentor Monday feature: Alicia! As a case manager, Alicia takes a leading role in overseeing various internships with Avondale Toyota and BGCAZ here at AZYouthforce!
❗ Upcoming Reminders ❗
August 29: Fall Internship Applications Close
September 1: Spring Internship Applications Open; Offices Closed for Labor Day
Spotlight Read: Juliana Takes the Fear Out of Finances
Discover how Juliana, Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2025 Money Matters Ambassador, learned how to control her money instead of letting it control her.
Connect with AZYouthforce on LinkedIn for internship opportunities and resources to get started!
Teen Ambassador Program
Congrats to all AZYF interns who explored careers, built networks, and earned while they learned this season! Whether you’re walking back into the school year or into a full-time position, we know you’ll have all the skills and confidence you need to be successful!
How did your summer internship go? Share your summer internship experience on LinkedIn & tag us!
AZYF at the Suns & Mercury Headquarters 🏀
Just another perk of joining AZYouthforce! Interns got an exclusive look inside the Suns & Phoenix Mercury headquarters. Teens got the chance to meet with execs, ask questions, and explore real career paths in the world of sports and beyond!
Renee Parsons Scholarship 🌟
The Renee Parsons Scholarship is currently open for applications! Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley members that are high school junior or senior girls are encouraged to apply and may receive up to $80,000 in scholarship money!
If you or someone you know are interested in applying and would like more information, please visit our scholarships webpage.
Phoenix Rising Back-to-School Night 🏟️
Join Phoenix Rising FC for BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT on Saturday, August 23rd @ 7:30pm vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks!
All Boys & Girls Club of the Valley members, staff, friends and family enjoy discounted Sideline Premier tickets to the match!
Free Gym Membership for Teens! 🏋️♂️
Looking for a way to keep your teen active and healthy this summer? Planet Fitness is offering free gym memberships to teens ages 14–19 through their High School Summer Pass program!
Teens can sign up at their local Planet Fitness and enjoy access all summer long—now through August 31st.
Check out the flyer for more info, and be sure to share this great opportunity with your teen!
You Could Be an AZYouthforce Ambassador!
Attention AZYouthforce Interns! We have a fantastic opportunity to improve your leadership, communication skills, and connections all while getting paid? We want to team up with YOU to promote, represent, and be the face of AZYouthforce!
