
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 Youth United 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 own 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 to get priority invites to various volunteer projects the YU student council plans. YU members receive service hours and special recognition by joining and volunteering.
Get Connected: Visit VolunteerNWGA.org, an online volunteer matching program, to view over 50 local volunteer opportunities in our community.
Click here to view the Volunteer Awards page.
Get connected with Youth United!
Contact: hayley.poillucci@ourunitedway.org or jessica.carnes@ourunitedway.org
2023 - 2024 Youth United Council Members
Esme Alegria - Dalton High School
Olivia Beavers - Christian Heritage School
Kate Brock - Northwest Whitfield High School
Eli Burt - Dalton High School
Rahlyn Green - Dalton High School
Maryam Hany Arafat - Dalton High School
Addison Hester - Dalton High School
Lanier Land - Dalton High School
Ledge Land - Dalton High School
Brisa Lopez - Dalton High School
Michael Nguyen - Dalton High School
Brayden Perry - Christian Heritage School
Bannon Phelan - Dalton High School
Meredith Phillips - North Murray High School
Sandra Ramirez Martinez - Coahulla Creek High School
Patricia Ridley - Northwest Whitfield High School
Lena Riggle - Dalton High School
Mariana Salazar - Coahulla Creek High School
Cooper Sanderson - Dalton High School
Alyssa Velasquez - Dalton High School
Isa Wan - Dalton High School
Molly Watts - Dalton High School