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Youth United originated with Pierce
Countys United Way
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Opportunities for local non-profit orgs
IRS Value of Volunteer Time: $20.85 in 2009
Teach youth in our communities the value of volunteerism Self-worth amongst our youth
Recognize and reward local youth
New opportunity to receive a high school letter
Why a Varsity Letter in Community Service Program?
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High School Student in Chelan & Douglas County Schools
At least 145 hours
Based on the amount of time athletes dedicate to a single sport
Was enough to show dedication and also be attainable
Hours must be completed from April 1 to March 31
Good standing with school
2.0 GPA
Same as the athletic standard for local schools
Time must be verified Students may use volunteer opportunities that are offered on
the Youth United Calendar, or they may find their own
What are the Qualifying standards for students?
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Be a 501(c)3 organization or approved by YU committee
Approved by YU committee
Wenatchee Wild
Wenatchee Venom
Senior Assisted Living Facilities
Must not replace or reduce paid employment
Are responsible for volunteers
Encouraged to perform a background check and secure a
Liability release form as necessary
Agencies and organizations may submit work requests, which
are placed on a calendar from which YU participants select
from
What are the Qualifying standards for Volunteer Service Recipients?
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Four pilot schools: WenatcheeHigh School
Eastmont High School
CashmereHigh School
Waterville High School
122 Total Students signed up for YU Varsity Letter program inthe first year
Formation of Youth Leadership Council A group of outstanding students who are actively involved in the
Varsity Letter program and seek a challenging leadership role Formed with the purpose of creating, guiding and mentoring a Middle
School program
Tasked with identifying monthly service projects for the entire YouthUnited program
Year One: 2009/2010
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Year One Sponsors
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Addition of Chelan & Douglas County High Schools: Chelan
Entiat
Leavenworth
Manson Bridgeport
Mansfield
Orondo
Middle School program (Grades 6-8) is introduced in allChelan & Douglas County Schools
Addition of Financial Education requirement for award
Participation grows by 258%
Year Two: 2010/2011
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100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Pierce County Letter Awards over 10 years
Letters
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500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Year
1
Year
2
Year
3
Year
4
Year
5
Year
6
Year
7
Year
8
Year
9
Year
10
Chelan & Douglas
Pierce
Projected Chelan/Douglas Letter Awards over 10 year period
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Most YU participants will average 200 hours per year
Only 50 young adults, contributing the minimum 145
hours throughout a year, will result in 7,250 hours
contributed to Chelan & Douglas County Communities That same amount of hours at the IRS Volunteer Value
rate is equivalent to $151,162.50
At the same projected growth rate of Pierce
County, Youth United in Chelan & Douglas Counties canproject to contribute a total of 287,100 hours or
$5,986,035 in service to Chelan & Douglas County
Communities in 2020/2021 (without inflation)
Final Facts
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