Global Youth Service Day – April 11

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley will lead young people on Global Youth Service Day, an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and service-learning. Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the largest service event in the world, and the only day of service dedicated to youth. This year GYSD will be on April 11.

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley has planned an activity to contribute to the well-being of youth in the community by hosting a “Read-In” at the Waterloo Public Library. Elementary age children from the local area are invited to come to the Library and be paired with an older student who will read and tutor the child. The event will run from 4:00 – 5:45 p.m. on April 11. Refreshments will be served.

Many communities use Global Youth Service Day as a component for youth service. “Needs in our community are particularly great right now. Addressing the challenge of mobilizing youth and resources to solve community problems will take a sustained effort, and we hope many who are serving on April 11th  will make an ongoing commitment to serve throughout the year,” said Jean Seeland, Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley Youth Program Coordinator.

Global Youth Service Day is held during National Volunteer Week, April 6 - 13. Through programs such as this, volunteers are recognized for the tremendous impact they are making on our country's most critical challenges year-round.

The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley works to promote and support effective volunteerism and to serve as the resource and coordination center for volunteers and community partnerships.

Please contact Jean Seeland at the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley to express interest in participating or to secure additional opportunities by calling 319-272-2087 or emailing jean_seeland@vccv.org. Volunteer opportunities may also be accessed at www.vccv.org.