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Youth United

The Future is Building a Greater Los Angeles...Youth United is an initiative that mobilizes youth, ages 5-25, to fully fund and build a Habitat for Humanity home in their own community.  


Youth United volunteers raise awareness at Habitat Fest 2007

 

TOP FIVE REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH UNITED

  1. Make the dream of owning a home come true for a family in need.
  2. Earn required community service hours for school while building a house from start to finish.
  3. Develop leadership and construction skills that look great on college and job applications.
  4. Work with a diverse group and make new friends.
  5. Make a difference in your community.

FOUR TENETS OF YOUTH UNITED

  1. Promoting an understanding of Habitat’s mission
  2. Fostering diversity among our volunteers
  3. Involving homeowner youth
  4. Developing Leadership skills in all our volunteers

 

Apply for the 2010-2011 Steering Committee! Applications are due by May 8, 2010.  

Click here for a Position Description for the Steering Committee

Download the application! 

For questions regarding our youth programs contact our Youth Programs Coordinator, Melissa Killian at youthprograms@habitatla.org or (310) 323-4663 ext. 109.