Team Members
Nicole Hunter
Executive Director, Mentoring Coordinator
nhunter@volunteersforyouth.orgNicole Hunter brings a passion for working with children and teens to all she does. Nicole started at Volunteers for Youth in 2004 as a mentoring coordinator, created VFY’s school-based life skills group, Every Girl Counts, and coordinated VFY’s community service program. After leaving Volunteers for Youth to work as a program manager at Goodwill Industries, Nicole returned in 2023 to take the reins as executive director. As a long-time member of the Orange County community, Nicole is excited to connect youth with transformative resources and opportunities and lead Volunteers for Youth into the future.
Scott Dreyer
Director of Programs
scott@volunteersforyouth.orgScott Dreyer joined Volunteers for Youth in January of 2002 as a mentoring program coordinator and now serves as a coordinator in the community service program. Scott grew up in Chapel Hill and Pittsboro and moved back to the Triangle area after graduating from UNC-Pembroke in 2000. Scott appreciates that Volunteers for Youth provides opportunities to help keep youth on a positive track, as well as assisting those who may need help getting back on track. In addition to his other duties, Scott coordinates Volunteers for Youth’s annual golf tournament.
Nicolle Verdin
Teen Court Programs Manager
nicolle@volunteersforyouth.org A Chapel Hill native, Nicolle has attended Orange County schools all K-12 as well as a year of schooling in Mexico. She joined the Army straight out of school and continued the next 4 years as a Human Resources Specialist.
In 2022, Nicolle joined the Volunteers for Youth team as a Youth Service Coordinator. As a former member of VFY’s Every Girl Counts program, Nicolle is very excited to join the team. Outside of work Nicolle is a family oriented person with a love language of food.
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