Miley.YSA.org website encourages youth volunteerism on Global Youth Service Day
Miley Cyrus is joining forces with Youth Service America to promote community service for the 21st annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) on April 24-26, 2009. Through the new Miley.YSA.org website, Miley sends out a call to service asking kids to take action and share their stories, videos, and photos for GYSD.
Global Youth Service Day is the largest service event in the world and draws the world’s attention to the amazing contributions young people make to their communities every day. Millions of youth in more than 100 countries will organize community service projects that address problems in health, education, human service, and the environment. The new online community gives kids the opportunity to find solutions, take action, and share results, supporting Miley’s passion toward youth service.
The network features are built on a Ning platform and include:
— A video call-to-service from Miley
— 100 Ways to Change the World
— The chance to participate in a service project with Miley
— Opportunities for kids to support each other through story telling,
photos, videos, blogs, about how they can improve their communities.
“It is so exciting to know that millions of kids around the world are helping to make their communities and neighborhoods a better place,” said Ms. Cyrus. “Global Youth Service Day is a great way for kids to get involved and prove their power. My parents instilled in me a passion for service, and I want to motivate all my friends and fans to do something they believe in.”
“Youth Service America is proud to partner with Miley Cyrus to bring attention to the rising momentum of the youth service movement,” said Steve Culbertson, president and CEO of Youth Service America. “GYSD is a shining example of the positive change that comes from young people contributing to their communities, and Miley will help us tell a powerful story about the year-round participation of young volunteers around the world.”
GYSD occurs in all 50 states and in more than 100 countries, including Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Children and youth are encouraged to participate through service and service-learning activities and through good deeds. Hundreds of events are already registered online at program’s website, http://www.gysd.org/
For more information about this event, visit http://www.gysd.org/
Youth Service America.-
Youth Service America (YSA) improves communities by increasing the number and the diversity of young people, ages 5-25, serving in substantive roles. YSA envisions a global culture of engaged children and youth committed to a lifetime of service, learning, leadership, and achievement. The impact of YSA’s work through service and service-learning is measured in student achievement, workplace readiness, and healthier communities.
Learn more at http://www.ysa.org/
Source: Youth Service America
Web Site: http://www.ysa.org/
http://www.gysd.org/
