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Friday, April 26, 2013
Check-in begins at 8:30 AM
Global Youth Service Day is the largest youth service day and engagement project around the world; over 100 countries participate! Global Youth Service Day brings UNO students, K-12 students, and members of the Omaha community together with local nonprofit partners to serve and learn throughout the day.
This year, UNO's 8th Annual Global Youth Service Day, will take place on Friday, April 26, 2013. Check in begins at 8:30 AM at Blessed Sacrament at 6316 N 30th St Omaha, NE. Shuttles will be provided to bring students from UNO's South Campus and the Milo Bail Student Center to Blessed Sacrament. Volunteers will be transported from Blessed Sacrament to project sites.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in service activities and learn about conservation, preservation, homelessness, recycling, and beautification.
Who Can Participate?
People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to serve.
What Are We doing for Others?
Fun service activities and volunteer opportunities within our community!
Why Volunteer?
- Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones
- Make a difference in our community
- Use your skills in a productive way and develop new ones
- A positive experience that can be placed on your resume
- Check-in begins at 8:30 AM at Blessed Sacrament at 6316 N 30th St Omaha, NE
- Shuttle service will be available to UNO Students and community members.
- There will be service opportunities with nonprofits across the community and some service activities
- Lunch will be provided at 12:00
- Service Day will wrap up by 2:00 PM
- Students will receive lunch and a t-shirt for their service
- Transportation will be provided for those going off-site for service projects
- Register on-line and receive 4 hours of service credit for this day if in attendance for the full day of activities and luncheon program
Lead, Serve, Transform