The State Grange youth are involved in a wide variety of activities with many opportunities that include: Grange Camp, scholarships, talent recognition, State and National contests, awards recognition, travel opportunities, leadership opportunities, team building skills, partnering with other organizations and building lifelong friendships.

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Making an Impact

One of the most important focuses of the Grange Youth Program is helping youth to gain the confidence and skills they need to making an impact on their local communities and the world in which they live. Every state event offers activities to build those skills as well as service projects to get involved in helping others. We take pride in helping youth make a strong, positive impact.

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Leadership Opportunities

 

The Grange works to help its youth to build leadership skills, character, and self-confidence. By helping Young Grangers learn the skills they need to be a good leader, they gain confidence and are able to make a positive impact on others.  All events focus on these skills while having fun. There are very many different leadership opportunities for youth in the Grange. Whether serving on a committee or as an officer, all Grange youth have the opportunity to get involved! Some of these experiences also lead to travel opportunities and recognition.

 

State Youth Ambassador Program

Each year, one male and one female, are chosen to represent North Carolina as the Youth Ambassadors. These two young persons are selected for their leadership qualities, their Grange experiences, and their drive to help the Grange grow. They are chosen through an application and interview process and must be willing to travel. They serve for one year and represent the State Grange at many events including Regional Youth Conference and the National Grange Convention. These young leaders also interview at the National level for an opportunity to serve as National Youth Ambassador. Ambassadors experience many exciting and rewarding moments as well as the opportunity to meet youth from other states. Being an Ambassador is achieving the top leadership position and is a special honor. 

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State Youth Team

Each year, up to six Grange youth are selected through an application and interview process and must be willing to travel statewide. These young people exhibit leadership skills, motivation, and enthusiasm. These youth are willing to give their time in order to help the Youth program grow. The purpose of the Youth Team is to help lead activities at various events, recruit new youth, and help plan Grange Camp. Serving on the team offers youth an excellent leadership opportunity.  

 

State Youth Officers

Youth may be involved in leadership roles by becoming State Youth Officers. Youth elect their peers into these positions during the Winter Youth Conference. Each officer has a different responsibility and each officer grows substantially through this leadership opportunity.  Youth Officers lead the Youth Drill Team and meetings at Grange Camp and State Convention, and learn more about the Grange as well as parliamentary procedure.

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Making an Impact

One of the most important focuses of the Grange Youth Program is helping youth to gain the confidence and skills they need to making an impact on their local communities and the world in which they live. Every state event offers activities to build those skills as well as service projects to get involved in helping others. We take pride in helping youth make a strong, positive impact.