Thank you for partnering with United Way and the ACC to help middle school students learn about healthy lifestyles. Your role as a volunteer mentor is crucial to the success of this program in giving students the knowledge and wherewithal to make positive changes that will last a lifetime!

What is the Healthy Teens project?

  • Helps middle school students learn about healthy eating and physical activity through the pages of USA TODAY.
  • Asks students to consider their own health and to implement one United Way strategy for improving it.
    Guides students in executing one United Way strategy to improve the health of their community through service.
  • To learn more about volunteering with the Healthy Teens program, view the Player’s Playbook below.

    • Players Playbook

    The Player’s Playbook is a mentor guide that local United Way volunteers and/or ACC student athletes can utilize in the classroom environment to help teach students about making healthy choices.

    Three visits: For those who commit to volunteering three times in the classroom, use the three-visit guide.

    For those who commit to volunteering five times in the classroom, use the five-visit guide.

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