Since our inception, every TeenWorks board member has graduated from high school and attended college or trade schools.
TeenWorks was formed in 1999 when labor unions and teens of the Lehigh Valley created a collaboration that has funded over 500 teen lead projects since its origins.
The TeenWorks board is made up of a diverse group of teens and adults who help to encourage and fund young, local applicants who want to better their communities. Many of the board’s young members are grant recipients themselves who completed projects in the past and wished to continue volunteering with TeenWorks.
TeenWorks board members learn and develop valuable skills, such as:
- Leadership
- Planning and teamwork
- Effective communication
- Responsibility
- Helping the local community
- Fine social skills and adaptability
- Sharp fiscal awareness and smart financial planning
Looking to join a group of teens creating positive change in the Lehigh Valley? Complete the application here.
“Being TeenWorks Board Chair, I became more confident and outgoing and learned different professional skills.”
Samantha Moyer
Former TeenWorks Board Chair
teenworks spotlights
TeenWorks Annual Dinner Recognizes the Impact Teens Made on the Community in 2024
Photo Gallery: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and partners celebrate TeenWorks at 26th annual dinner. During this event, attendees recognized TeenWorks’ accomplishments and awarded the Project of the Year, Zach Kraus Spirit of Service Award and TeenWorks’ Hero.
Hundreds of Students Celebrate Christmas Early at the Fifth Annual Lehigh Valley Labor Council Toy Drive
Photo Gallery: Students at Roosevelt Elementary School receive hundreds of gifts thanks to Lehigh Valley Labor Council, Capital Blue Cross, TeenWorks™ and partners.