United Way Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of youth primarily between the ages of 10-22 to create lasting social change. To become a Venture Team, youth are required to complete an Action Plan, which is similar to a business plan. Venturers present their idea to a community panel, which determines whether the Team is ready to launch.
With over 100 UWYV Teams in existence and many more in the pipeline, students are always looking for community members to bring valuable expertise and guidance to their plan. In order for UWYV Teams to launch their Ventures, they are required to seek out support from a non-controlling adult mentor. This person will work with students to identify what their role will be how they may assist in their community project implementation.
UWYV Teams focus on several different areas; health, mental health, education, homelessness, advocacy, literacy, animal welfare, environmental issues, and many more! If you are interested in learning how you can assist in the development of the next generation of Changemakers, respond to this opportunity!!
