Two Great Opportunities for Youth to Speak Out & Get Involved

Opportunities for Youth Voice & Leadership

Mayor's Night Out for Youth: October 29th
Share your concerns and ask the Mayor questions. Bring your ideas and questions and receive feedback from all city agencies! Don't forget to let other youth know about this opportunity -- youth groups and student organizations encouraged to participate.
When: Thursday, October 29, 6 - 7pm
Where: Thatcher Park Family Center, 4649 W. Vermont (map it)
•Free music & entertainment.
•For more information, call 327-3601.
•Download flyer and post in your school, church and youth centers.
Presented by the Mayor's Youth Council

United Way's Youth Leadership Initiative: Application Due November 6th
High school freshman, sophomore or junior with an interest in leadership and community service, might consider applying for one of 25 spots in United Way of Central Indiana’s Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI).

Applications are due Fri., Nov. 6 for the training program open to students who live in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan Counties.

There is no cost to apply. If accepted, $30 participation fee.

Classes and activities are scheduled outside the school day and begin with an opening overnight retreat in January and continue for five Saturday sessions between February and April. Training includes sessions on philanthropy and giving, board responsibilities, meeting procedures, diversity, consensus and team building, community issues, personal mission and more.

Youth also become familiar with United Way and its community priorities and agencies.Graduates of the program are provided with opportunities to serve on local nonprofit boards or committees.

“This program is a real LIVE UNITED ‘how-to,’ bringing to life the ideals of giving, advocating and volunteering,” said Paula Shepley, director of Youth Leadership Initiative. “It helps young people develop specific leadership skills and contacts that can help them in the job market and in their civic life. It helps youth-serving and other nonprofit organizations have a larger pool of talent to draw upon as they strive to achieve age diversity. And, it provides our community’s nonprofits with the energy, passion and idealism that young people bring.”

To download an application and to learn more about the program, visit www.uwci.org/yli.

Anyone with questions about the program can contact Paula Shepley, 317.920.2562 or paula.shepley@uwci.org.