Volunteer at Michigan Youth in Government


2025-2026 Volunteer Events

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Delegation Leadership Retreat

DLR is a leadership training conference, where Presiding Officers and Delegation Leaders come together to plan for the upcoming program year. Volunteers help with supervision, but can also lead a session on recruitment, fundraising, DIG, etc., if interested. We are also searching for volunteers to ride the charter buses to provide supervision there. Meals and lodging in rustic cabins is included, along with camp activities (archery, climbing wall, games, swimming, etc.).

  • August 14th - 17th, 2025 - Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha in Traverse City, MI

Fall Conferences

Fall Conferences help prepare our high school students for the upcoming program year. Alumni help with supervision, teaching students about program areas, set-up and tear-down. Each conference takes place from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and lunch is included. Information will be sent following submission of the intent form above.

  • October 14th - District 6 Fall Conference at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI
  • October 20th - District 5 Fall Conference at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI
  • October 24th - District 4 Fall Conference at Delta College in University Center, MI
  • October 27th - District 1 Fall Conference at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI
  • October 28th - District 3 Fall Conference at Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, MI
  • October 31st - District 2 Fall Conference at Kirkland Community College in Grayling, MI

Middle School Conferences

Middle School Conferences are for students from 6th - 8th grade to get the YMCA MYIG experience. Alumni will help with supervision, mentoring students, run program areas, set-up, tear-down, and evening fun activities. Alumni also collect change for change wars and run a MYIG swag sales table. A pre-conference Zoom training is required. All meals and accommodations are included. Information will be sent following submission of the intent form above. 

  • November 16th -18th, 2025 - Early Middle School Conference in Lansing
  • November 23rd - 25th, 2025 - Late Middle School Conference in Lansing

High School Conferences

High School Conferences are for students from 9th - 12th grade to get the YMCA MYIG experience. Alumni will help with supervision, mentoring students, run program areas, set-up, tear-down, and evening fun activities. Alumni also collect change for change wars and run a MYIG swag sales table. A pre-conference Zoom training is required. Information will be sent following submission of the intent form above.

  • February 26th - March 1st, 2026 - Early High School Conference in Lansing
  • March 26th - 29th, 2026 - Late High School Conference in Lansing


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