Encouraging Michigan Volunteers to Support Global Youth Service Month

Global Youth Service Month, celebrated throughout April and May, is an opportunity for Michigan volunteers to help young people lead, serve, and strengthen their communities. This annual initiative highlights the power of youth‑driven service and the critical role adult volunteers play in supporting, mentoring, and empowering the next generation of leaders.

Michigan volunteers can make a meaningful impact by:

• Supporting youth‑led service projects in schools, neighborhoods, and community organizations

• Mentoring young volunteers as they design and carry out projects addressing local needs

• Partnering with youth‑serving organizations to expand capacity and increase community reach

• Helping create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can contribute their ideas and talents

• Amplifying youth voices by encouraging participation, sharing opportunities, and celebrating their achievements

Global Youth Service Month is more than a series of events — it’s a statewide call to action. When Michigan volunteers step forward, they help young people see themselves as capable changemakers and strengthen the culture of service that defines our state.

Your leadership, time, and encouragement can inspire youth to take action today and continue serving long into the future. This is an ideal moment to engage, support, and stand alongside Michigan’s young volunteers as they work to improve their communities.

Check out the many projects across Michigan that have been supported by the Michigan Community Service Commission.  To join a project please connect with the organizer via email.