International Volunteer Day with community service

IN observance of International Volunteer Day, which was commemorated yesterday, members of the U.S Embassy’s Youth Action Network (YAN) and staff visited the Joshua House Orphanage to intermingle and spread some Christmas cheer with approximately 60 children ages 4 to 17.

On Sunday, December 1, the YAN members spent time doing creative arts, reading, and playing games with the children, after which they were treated to early Christmas presents donated by the U.S. Embassy and YAN members.
Dennis Glasgow, a YAN volunteer said “this is an afternoon well spent. The warm feeling I got around those kids just reminded me of the reason why I love volunteering.”
According to a statement from the U.S. Embassy, Blossom Dublin, another YAN volunteer echoed similar sentiments – “volunteering always gives an unusually purposeful feeling! We had a great time at the Joshua House!”
International Volunteer Day is a celebration of young people serving as agents of change in their communities and towards global peace and sustainable human development. It provides a chance for volunteer-involving organisations and individual volunteers to promote their contributions to development at local, national, and international levels.
Established in July 2013, under the theme ‘Ready to Serve, Ready to Lead’, the Embassy’s Youth Action Network gives motivated youths an opportunity to participate in networking and training activities to enhance their leadership skills and professionalism, as well as to promote their involvement in volunteerism.