An Event You Won’t Want to Miss

The National Youth Leadership Council and Youth Service America are committed to helping youth change the world. In preparation for 2014, we have joined forces to bring you one spectacular event — the 25th Annual National Service-Learning Conference and the 26th Annual Global Youth Service Day. Join us April 9-12, 2014, in Washington, D.C., for an event that celebrates service-learning as a force that engages students in their education, builds communities, and strengthens young people and schools.

The National Service-Learning Conference brings together youth and adults from across the country and around the world for three and a half days of learning, inspiration, and connection. This conference is more than workshops and keynote addresses; it is an extension of the classroom, allowing for the youth and adult attendees to be part of something bigger. Throughout the conference youth plan networking receptions, on- and off-site projects, roundtable discussions, exhibit booth activities, and training sessions; they emcee plenary sessions, inspire attendees through keynote addresses, and — in lieu of presenting a paper in front of 40 classmates — youth lead workshops for 40 youth and adult peers from around the world. Youth are given the reins to create something so spectacular that it changes how adults perceive all young people — as solutions to real problems. Both youth and adults come out of the experience with the tools and resources, ideas and inspiration to return home to improve their practice, their schools, and their communities.

Global Youth Service Day celebrates and mobilizes the millions of young people who improve their communities each day of the year through service. Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day is the largest service event in the world, and the only day of service dedicated to children and youth. GYSD is celebrated each year in over 100 countries, with young people working together — and with schools, youth organizations, nonprofit organizations, community and faith-based organizations, national service programs, government agencies, and adult mentors — to address the world’s most critical issues and change their communities.

This combined event will feature thought-provoking addresses from internationally recognized leaders, a showcase of projects from around the world, and a platform for youth to share how they are changing the world.

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