What is Global Youth Service Day? Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the world’s largest service event, and the only one dedicated to recognizing the contributions that young people make to their communities every day of the year. Global Youth Service Day grows each year, is observed in more than 135 countries and on six continents. Global Youth Service Day is a campaign of YSA (Youth Service America).
When is Global Youth Service Day? Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13, 2014
What do you do during Global Youth Service Day? GYSD has two goals: to recognize the contributions youth make year round in improving their communities, and to empower children and youth to identify community needs, then plan and implement community projects based on those needs during Global Youth Service Day.
How can I get involved? If you are a young person looking to make a difference in your community, or an adult looking for an opportunity to integrate the work you are already doing with a global youth movement, then visit www.GYSD.org to learn more!
Visit www.GYSD.org/map to either find a project close to you, or create your own GYSD project and register your project on the map.
Use the tools, templates and resources on www.GYSD.org/project_toolkits to help you plan your GYSD projects.
Utilize the press release templates, social media messaging, and messaging tips on www.GYSD.org/promo_tools to help promote your GYSD projects.
Engage your partners, NGOs, and influential persons in your community such as business and community leaders, embassy officials, and school administrators to either participate in your GYSD activities or plan their own.
Submit a GYSD Impact Report, including pictures, videos, and links to media who covered your event at www.GYSD.org.
