Texas Youth and Government Volunteer Opportunities
Each year we depend on numerous volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to help us implement a successful YMCA Texas Youth and Government (YG) program that impacts students statewide. We offer multiple opportunities in the fall for our District Conference, and in the spring for our State Conference. When you register to become a volunteer for the YG team, you are directly contributing to the overall success and advancement of our mission: To help teenagers become responsible citizens and future leaders of our nation.
Texas Youth and Government State Conferences
Teens advance to the Texas Youth and Government State Conference in Austin, Texas after competing at their region’s District Conference. At the State Conference, teens present their bills, proposals, or a court case, in front of other teens from across Texas. Teens get the opportunities to practice democracy in the House and Senate Chambers at the State Capitol, the Capitol Auditorium, and at Federal and County Courthouses in Austin.
Volunteers can sign up to help with set up, breakdown, check-in, lunch, or as an evaluator! A legal background is recommended for evaluators but NOT required because training will be provided. Learn more about every volunteer opportunity in each section in our learn more section below.
State Conferences Dates
January 27th – 29th, 2023 – Junior Youth and Government State Conference (Middle School)
March 2nd -5th, 2023 – Youth and Government State Conference (High School)
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Explore upcoming opportunities by clicking the buttons below. If you have any questions or are interested in group assignments please contact [email protected]
Texas Youth and Government District Conferences
At the start of the school year, teens choose to form a team or work independently to find a topic that they are passionate about. With this topic, they can write either a legislative bill, state affairs proposal or act as attorneys and witnesses for a court case. Teens spend months preparing to present their bill, proposal, or court case for their regional level competition. Each district hosts their own District Conference in November where teens compete with other teens in their district.
Volunteers can sign up to help with set up, breakdown, check-in, lunch, or as an evaluator! A legal background is recommended for evaluators but NOT required because training will be provided. Learn more about every volunteer opportunity in each section in our learn more section below.
District Conferences Dates
November 5th, 2022 – Austin/San Antonio/Corpus Christi/Williamson County District Conference
November 5th, 2022 – Houston/Port Arthur District Conference
November 5th, 2022 – Dallas/Palestine District Conference
November 12th, 2022 – Fort Worth/Arlington District Conference
November 12th, 2022 – Midland/Odessa District Conference
District Conference Volunteer sign-ups are now closed. Check out where you can help at our 2023 State Conference in January and March.
Learn More
Read about each section and the volunteer opportunities within them below.