What is Youth United?
Youth United is United Way of Northwest Georgia's youth engagement and leadership initiative, connecting high school students with meaningful opportunities to serve, lead, and make a difference in their community.
Whether you're looking for a one-day volunteer experience, a week of service, or a deeper leadership commitment, Youth United offers opportunities for students in grades 9–12 to get involved at a level that fits their interests and schedule. Through volunteer projects, leadership development, community engagement, and service-learning experiences, students gain valuable skills while creating lasting impact across Northwest Georgia.
Explore the opportunities below to find the Youth United experience that's right for you.
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Act.
Connect.
Thrive.
A week-long volunteer experience that connects high school students with local nonprofits and community projects during spring break. Participants serve alongside peers, learn about community needs, and make a meaningful impact across Northwest Georgia.
Designed specifically for rising sophomores, Sophomore Serve Day offers a one-day introduction to volunteerism and community engagement through hands-on service projects and opportunities to connect with local nonprofit organizations.
A year-long leadership development program for high school juniors that combines service, civic engagement, and leadership training. Through interactive modules, volunteer experiences, and community partnerships, students build the skills and confidence to lead and serve.
The capstone leadership experience of Youth United, Senior Ambassadors prepares students for success beyond high school through leadership development, community engagement, and career exploration. Ambassadors connect with local business and community leaders, participate in college and career readiness experiences, lead volunteer projects, and mentor younger Youth United participants while building the skills and relationships needed for future success.
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Be in the know on all things Youth United!
Join the Youth United Volunteer GroupMe. Get notified about upcoming volunteer opportunities in real time, where the needs are greatest.
Visit VolunteerNWGA.org, our online volunteer portal, to view volunteer opportunities in our community year-round.
Download a copy of the Volunteer Log and keep track of your 2025 volunteer hours!
Volunteers are at the heart of our work.
The time and energy you spend volunteering helps our neighbors land on their feet and stay there.
Click here to view the Volunteer Awards page.
Get connected with Youth United!
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Join the Youth United Volunteer GroupMe.
Contact Hayley Poillucci or Jessica Carnes to learn more.
Youth United Junior Council - Class of 2027
Danna Barron – Dalton High School
Brax Bennett – Dalton High School
Mary Susan Broadrick – Northwest Whitfield High School
Baylee Brown – Southeast Whitfield High School
Jezabell Gutierrez – Coahulla Creek High School
Logan Hall – Northwest Whitfield High School
Hayden Hall – Dalton High School
Hope Hammontree – Christian Heritage School
Meredith Hester – Dalton High School
Kendall Kopcsak – North Murray High School
Maria Lopez – Murray County High School
Sarabeth McCamy – North Murray High School
Graham Pittman – North Murray High School
Dayana Portillo Carrera – Murray County High School
Luz Ramirez – Murray County High School
Maci Rankin – North Murray High School
Ellis Robertson – Dalton High School
Daisy Tercero-Rafael – Murray County High School
Arelys Vega – Murray County High School
Mayra Villalobos – Dalton High School
Lilly Weatherford – North Murray High School
Zoe White – Murray County High School
Wells Wilkerson – Christian Heritage School
Youth United Senior Ambassadors - Class of 2027
Alyssa Barnett – Murray County High School
Karlie Bartley – Murray County High School
Ariana Battle – Christian Heritage School
Leola Bethel – Dalton High School
Sidey Carpenter – Christian Heritage School
Caylee Chairez – Murray County High School
Ray Cruz – Southeast Whitfield High School
Shaylah Duncan – Murray County High School
John Gibson – Murray County High School
Brier Hall – Northwest Whitfield High School
Alex Hefner – Dalton High School
Lizbeth Hernandez – Murray County High School
Cesar Hernandez – Dalton High School
Leo Hernandez – Murray County High School
Karyme Juarez – Dalton High School
Hannah Layman – Christian Heritage School
Joy Lin – Dalton High School
Jose Lopez Acevedo – Southeast High School
Gaby Mojica Nava – The Dalton Academy
Mindy Morales – Dalton High School
Jiya Patel – Northwest Whitfield High School
Lili Peinado – Northwest Whitfield High School
Callie Pendley – Christian Heritage School
Dayana Perez Reynoso – Murray County High School
David Phillips – North Murray High School
Millie Quintero – Southeast Whitfield High School
Gracie Ramirez – Southeast Whitfield High School
Teyah Riegel – Coahulla Creek High School
Ashley Saldana-Adame – Southeast High School
Jimena Sanchez Garcia – Southeast High School
David Sandoval – Dalton High School
Gael Santana – Dalton High School
Lesly Segura – Southeast Whitfield High School
Anthony Skojac – North Murray High School
Katherine Stone – Murray County High School
Gracyn Weeks – Murray County High School
Lucas Wiley – North Murray High School
Katey Worley – Murray County High School
Lizbeth Zapata – Dalton High School