What is Global Youth Service Day?

Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is an annual global event that highlights and celebrates the contributions of youth to their communities through volunteer service.

During Global Youth Service Day, youth around the world organize community service projects to address the needs of their local communities through service, to be recognized for their contributions, and to be a part of a global youth service movement.

GYSD offers a way for local, national and international organizations to:

• BUILD the capacity of an international network of organizations that promotes youth participation, service and learning;
• EDUCATE the public, the media and policy-makers about the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders around the world;
• MOBILIZE youth and adults to meet the needs of their communities through volunteering; and
• LEARN and share effective practices in youth service, youth voice and civic engagement in the world today.

Each April, millions of young people participate in and lead service projects, working with their families, schools, community organizations, faith-based communities, and businesses, to improve their communities by addressing critical issues such as global climate change, education & illiteracy, poverty, health, hunger and homelessness.

This is just one of the great platforms that Golden Key chapters use to mobilize and be recognized globally for the community service projects in which they participate.

For more information, please visit the GYSD website.