"We, the members of the Virginia Young Democrats, in order to further the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party, improve our society through peaceful reform and effective government, and serve those in need in our community..." Our goals are: To support and elect Democratic candidates for public office To widen and increase the interest and knowledge of young people in government and the political process To train and develop young people for positions of leadership To increase the role of under-represented people in our Party, government, and society To serve those in need in our community