Alumni Engagement

Teaching Democracy to the Next Generation

GET CONNECTED!

We have an active connection on LinkedIn and in 2024 we launched the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government Alumni Scholarship program.  This year we’re fundraising to provide a $1000 scholarship to two alumni in the graduating senior class along with an additional $1000 scholarship to an alumni student entering their sophomore year in college.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Remember your YAG days? The debates, the discussions, the dances, the times spent with your fellow delegates? We know this experience impacts lives in positive ways. You can always come back and help us deliver the program to the next generation.  Complete the Volunteer Intake Form and we’ll help you get involved!

  • Attend an annual onboarding huddle – We hosts onboarding huddles every month to help volunteers find the right volunteering opportunity.  Use the button to the right to start your volunteering journey.

  • Child Abuse Prevention Training – all adult advisors and volunteers are required to complete an annual Child Abuse Prevention Training module prior to any in person event.  You will receive a link for the training after registration is comlete.

  • Background Check – an annual background check will be completed prior to General Assembly in March.