The United Way of Greater Lafayette still has 41 spots available for potential participants in the Leaders of Tomorrow program this summer.
Volunteer Associate Amy Wood says the eleven to 18 year olds gain valuable experience at area nonprofits.
"They have to fill out questionnaires each week during the program, and I remember one young lady who wrote that her mom made her volunteer, but that she came to love it and can't wait to do it again the next year."
Participants spend two days a week for one to four hours each day helping at such places as the Almost Home Humane Society and Tippecanoe County Childcare. Wood says the 14 agencies participating appreciate the help.
"Tippecanoe County Childcare East had one young man last year they loved so much, they asked him to stay all summer and help them outside of the program."
Wood says some agencies are without any young volunteers so far.
A link to the application and more information are HERE.