United Way of Lake County announces 2022 Youth United Way Program

2022 Youth United Way Program for students in grades 9 -12 who are interested in developing leadership skills while learning about community needs and volunteer opportunities. Students engage in site visits to local non-profit agencies where they learn about the services they provide and the clients they serve.

Donor Name: United Way of Lake County

State: Ohio

County: Lake County (OH)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/28/2022

Details:

Youth United Way of Lake County (YUW) is a youth directed initiative designed to teach students how to mobilize community resources to make a positive impact through the spirit of service.

The program takes place over 6 sessions culminating with the opportunity for students to take what they’ve learned, collaborate with one another, and decide which non-profit programs in Lake County will receive real money funding.

Objectives

The program objective includes teaching students how to:

  • Develop and nurture leadership skills through teamwork, problem solving and compromise.
  • Connect with community leaders across Lake County
  • Develop a sense of philanthropic ownership in the community
  • Improve the community through youth-led service projects
  • Create an understanding about programs and services offered in Lake County
  • Learn about and implement the process of allocating funds
  • Nurture the importance of keeping youth and community connected
  • Gain professional experiences through networking and effective decision making.

How Does It Work?

  • High school students commit to about six planning sessions, usually on Sundays, from January to April.
  • Students engage in site visits to local non-profit agencies.
  • Students collaborate and allocate real money to real programs in Lake County.

Who Is Eligible?

  • High school students who are interested in serving as volunteers and developing leadership skills while learning about community needs.
  • All you need is a Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or staff member at your school!

For more information, visit Youth United Way Program.