What is Youth United?
Youth United (YU) is your source for high school student-centered volunteer opportunities. Led by a student council, Youth United offers unique and impactful service projects that improve the lives of children and families in Whitfield and Murray counties.
Join YU and others who have a passion for giving back. Youth United develops and nurtures the next generation of philanthropic leaders by creating unique leadership and community engagement opportunities for youth in grades 9-12.
Member Benefits
• Work with a team of like-minded teens and give back through fun volunteer projects while making a difference you can see in your own community.
• Align with the United Way brand while you find your passion and work with a supportive group of community leaders who will connect you with the skills and knowledge you need to begin your leadership and community engagement journey.
Membership
Youth United is exclusive to high school students who have a passion for serving the community and want to develop leadership skills by giving back within the two counties served by United Way of Northwest Georgia. Sign up for priority invites to various volunteer projects the YU student council plans. By joining and volunteering, YU members receive service hours and special recognition.
Program Sponsors
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!
Follow our Instagram.
Join the Youth United mailing list.
Contact Hayley Poillucci or Jessica Carnes to learn more.
Youth United Council - Class of 2026
Leola Bethel - Dalton High School
Rebekah Bridges - Northwest High School
Brynlee Burch - Southeast High School
Melanie Casterjon Valle - Dalton High School
Alyssa Davis- Coahulla Creek High School
Rachel Edwards - Northwest High School
Campbell Fox - Dalton High School
Zacari Garcia - Dalton High School
Caroline Harnois - Southeast High School
Davis Haynes - Dalton High School
Cesar Hernandez - Dalton High School
Amna Hussein - Dalton High School
Cadie Jones - Coahulla Creek High School
Joy Lin - Dalton High School
Jose Lopez Acevedo - Southeast High School
Hiam Maldonado - Dalton High School
Cade Marti - Coahulla Creek High School
Jordan Mcclain - North Murray High School
Daphne Nguyen - Christian Heritage School
Dominique Palacio - North Murray High School
Jiya Patel - Northwest High School
Callie Pendley - Christian Heritage School
Sindy Posada - Dalton High School
Asher Renfroe - Dalton High School
George Ross - Dalton High School
Jimena Sanchez Garcia - Southeast High School
Gael Santana - Dalton High School
Rhett Simmons - Dalton High School
Anthony Skojac - North Murray High School
Layla Smith - Dalton High School
John Stanley - Christian Heritage School
Emilee Stansell - Dalton High School
Blakely Thornton - Dalton High School
Youth United Senior Ambassadors
Senior Ambassadors take the lead in planning fun volunteer projects and impactful fundraisers. They help run United Way’s Campaign Kickoff and take part in four annual meetings focused on:
Youth Opportunity
Community Resiliency
Financial Security
Healthy Communities
Ambassadors get to put what they’ve learned in Youth Council into action while welcoming and mentoring the next year’s members. Rising juniors in the Youth Council in good standing can look forward to joining the Youth Ambassadors next year!
Class of 2026
Andrea Vasquez - Southeast Whitfield High School
Charlie Anderson- Dalton High School
Charlie Beckler - Dalton High School
Collier Anderson - Dalton High School
Emely Aguirre - Dalton High School
Jackson Callaway - Dalton High School
Janet Montoya - Dalton High School
Landon Atkins - North Murray High School
Layla Cardona - Coahulla Creek High School
Lucy Hester - Dalton High School
Macy Duarte - Christian Heritage High School
Matthew Lewallen - Christian Heritage High School
Victoria Amaro - Dalton High School