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Youth United Way Application
1. United Way Youth United Way
2010‐2011 Application Information
United Way’s Youth United Way Program provides a forum for local youth to develop leadership skills and
demonstrate the importance of youth civic involvement as a key component of community change. Their
mission is to expand the leadership qualities of students while contributing to Marion County by volunteering,
fundraising, and making a positive impact within already existing United Way initiatives and funded programs.
The initiative allows for juniors and seniors in high school to serve as volunteers and leaders. As a member of
the class you will be able to elect your own officers, participate in meetings, fundraisers and the United Way
allocation process. You will also have the opportunity to serve on the Campaign Cabinet as well as participate
in Day of Caring. Youth United Way serve as a volunteer group for United Way and the local community.
Some activities might include, but are not limited to: learning about Marion County, giving feedback on
community issues as it relates to teenagers, volunteering, running fundraising campaigns, website design and
connecting with community leaders.
Applicants need to be entering into their junior year of high school in the fall of 2010. Students applying
should be responsible, caring, and motivated by experience and learning. We do require a minimum of a 2.5
grade point average and leadership experience is not a necessity. In fact, we are interested in students who
have great potential, but have not yet had the opportunity to lead. We are looking for students who want to
get involved in their community and make a difference.
There is a monthly meeting requirement that is held on the first Monday of the Month from 6:00‐8:30 pm,
with a welcome reception in June and a Saturday orientation held in August. Attendance and involvement at
events and specific volunteer projects is also expected. The deadline for the application is May 7, 2010. For
more information or questions about the program please contact Summer Gill at 732‐9696 or sgill@uwmc.org.
3. Youth United Way
Application Question
Student Name_________________________________________________________________________
Please answer these questions on separate sheet of paper in an essay style format. Please type your answers.
Leadership Experience
Questions to consider:
Have you had any leadership experience? Have you taken on more than one leadership position? Is your
leadership experience in different areas?
Volunteer Experience
Questions to consider:
Have you done any volunteer work? Is the volunteer work directly related to school activities or is community
motivated?
Special Awards/Recognition
Questions to consider:
What awards have you won? Have you received any recognition and what was that based on?
2 Short Essay Questions
1) What makes you want to be a Youth United Way member?
2) Youth United Way requires commitment. What does commitment mean to you?
