Each year, #YALIServes works to build upon the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela worked tirelessly to strengthen his community, his country, and Africa as a whole. This year, we are calling on you to do the same.
In honor of Nelson Mandela’s birthday this year, #YALIServes is encouraging all members of the YALI Network to volunteer throughout the week of July 18th.
These acts of volunteerism will benefit not only you, but the community around you. By giving goods, services, and time at no cost to those around you, you are strengthening your community and empowering yourself as a leader.
By joining #YALIServes, you are joining together with leaders across all of Africa to inspire, volunteer, and lead events in your communities. Whether it’s by planting a tree or painting a school, you can make a difference in your community today. No act is too small.
Show your support for #YALIServes and pledge to make a difference today.
Pledge To Make A Difference
Decide to make a difference today! Take the pledge to organize or take part in a #YALIServes event. Once you pledge, you will receive a personalized pledge graphic to share on social media. Share it using the hashtag #YALIServes to help connect with other volunteers!
Learn About Volunteering
Take the courses below to learn more about the importance of volunteering and how to start planning an event. After you finish the courses, watch the video vignettes to learn about the benefits of volunteering for you and your community.
Course: Community Organizing For Action
Learn how to inspire and engage volunteers to be proactive in their communities and organize grassroots campaigns.
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Course: Servant Leadership - The Deciding Difference
Become versed in the origins and principles of servant leadership, including a comparative review of other key leadership styles, the benefits and criticisms of servant leadership, and how to become a servant leader yourself.
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Videos: The Joy of Volunteering
In this five-part video series, Mimshach Obioha, a 2016 Washington Fellow, and Celestina Obiekea, a YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa–Accra Participant, talk about what volunteering is and how being a volunteer benefits you and your community.
Share Your Service
Download and share these graphics on social media using #YALIServes. You can also download and print the #YALIServes t-shirt design for shirts to use for your event.
Share the YALIServes share graphic on your social media pages! Click this preview image to download.
Share the YALIServes share graphic on your social media pages! Click this preview image to download.
Read More About YALIServes on the YALI Network Blog
Read stories from past #YALIServes participants, find tips, and learn more about the importance of volunteering on the YALI Network Blog.