Events Calendar

  • Saturday 5/20/23

    • May 20
      9:00AM – 12:00PM
      Casa Bantu in San Andres Bukid
      Add to Calendar 2023-05-20T09:00:00 2023-05-20T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International, Philippines - Capoeira and Community Empowerment to Fight Poverty with Vulnerable Youth in Manila

      Day of service in Manila’s second largest slum, San Andres Bukid, with BANTU Philippines – a NGO that uses the art of Capoeira Angola to empower vulnerable children & young people by helping them develop important behavioral and social skills as well as teaching them critical thinking.

      Casa BANTU is our new community center, where we’re expanding our services to the community, including regular school tutoring and special programs, including financial literacy, women’s rights, and more.

      What to bring:

      • Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes – you will be moving!
      • Bring your own water bottle. There will be clean drinking water and restrooms at the community center.
      • If you have extra books (Tagalog or English) or games – you’re welcome to donate to the center. We have young kids as well as older youth, so all levels are welcome.

      A full list of details is available in this google doc if volunteers wish to review the day's activities.

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Diana Connett '11 MA, '12 MEM

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  • Sunday 5/28/23

    • May 28, 2023
      Parc de la Cité
      Add to Calendar America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International/Virtual, Canada - Montreal Walk for Multiple Sclerosis

      On average every day 11 Canadians are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an unpredictable illness that affects vision, balance, memory, and mobility.

      Every person participating in and/or fundraising for the MS Walk makes a lasting positive impact. To participate in this walk you are not under any obligation to fundraise or make a donation; awareness and education are a large part of the MS mission.

      Volunteers should join team Mighty Strong through the registration link. Enter YDOS into the field for the field for 'Apt/Suite/Other' on the registration form, so we know who you are. 

      Contact: Izabela Klosowski

      Parc de la Cité — 6201 Boulevard Davis
  • Saturday 6/3/23

    • Jun 3
      2:00PM – 4:00PM
      Tai Kok Tsui area
      Add to Calendar 2023-06-03T14:00:00 2023-06-03T16:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International, Hong Kong - ImpactHK Kindness Walk

      As the second part of our Yale Day of Service activities, YCHK is organizing a service event with ImpactHK, which supports the homeless in HK.   This is a great opportunity to learn about the NGO and the homeless situation in HK.  After the intro session, we will help distribute food and daily supplies to the 60 homeless / street cleaners in the neighborhood.

      There is a limit of 15 participants for this event.  Children (above 6 years old) are welcome. While not necessary, donations of any amount to ImpactHK are also welcome. 

      Who's Coming?

      Contact: Catherine Cheng '99

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  • Saturday 5/4/24

    • May 4
      2:00PM – 4:00PM
      Sorauren Park Fieldhouse
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-04T14:00:00 2024-05-04T16:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International, Canada, Toronto - Sorauren Park Clean-up and Gardening Day Yale Day of Service volunteers will be helping to clean up and beautify the gardens around the Sorauren Park Fieldhouse. We will be weeding, pruning, and mulching. Families are welcome. If you have them, bring gardening tools including gloves. Don’t forget to bring a refillable water bottle. Street parking is available. Best TTC access is 506 College or 505 Dundas cars, or 504 bus from Dundas St. West station, getting off at the top of Sorauren Avenue; stops on both sides. Sorauren Park Fieldhouse — 50 Wabash Avenue false
  • Friday 5/10/24

    • May 10, 7:00AM – May 12, 11:00AM
      Kintampo, Martin Luther Health Training School
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-10T07:00:00 2024-05-12T11:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International, Ghana, Kintampo - Babatokuma N10 Highway Clean-up We shall clean up the highway and talk to drivers and pedestrians about road safety (Road safety campaign). bring trash bags wear mud boots Parking available at the school. Kintampo, Martin Luther Health Training School — 8 Nii Ayi St false
  • Saturday 5/11/24

    • May 11
      9:00AM – 10:30AM
      CleanPod very near Paya Lebar MRT station
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-11T09:00:00 2024-05-11T10:30:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International, Singapore - Litter-Picking at Paya Lebar/Geylang Serai Join fellow Yalies to help keep the environment clean and beautiful! We will be borrowing litter-picking tools from a Public Hygiene Council CleanPod (https://www.publichygienecouncil.sg/cleanpod). After the volunteering session, if you are free, join us for brunch. Family members and guests are welcome. false
    • May 11
      10:00AM – 12:00PM
      False Creek Community Center
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-11T10:00:00 2024-05-11T12:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International, Canada, Vancouver - False Creek Shoreline and Neighborhood Cleanup Neighborhood and shoreline cleanup, starting at the False Creek Community Center and heading east along the seawall. We'll end at Convivial Cafe at Leg in Boot Square. Supplies (garbage pickers, gloves, and garbage bags). Families welcome! False Creek Community Center — 1318 Cartwright Street false
    • May 11
      11:00AM – 4:00PM
      Pluk! Fruittuinen van West
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-11T11:00:00 2024-05-11T16:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International, Netherlands - Organic Farming Day We are going to Pluk! Groenten van West, which is an organic farming project in Amsterdam. Depending on what exactly needs to be done that day, we’ll be planting seedlings, spreading compost in the fields, weeding, sowing seeds, water seedlings, etc. If it is rainy, we will work indoors in the greenhouse. The day will be kid-friendly, so bring the family. Please contact us if you plan to attend! Pluk! Fruittuinen van West — Tom Schreursweg 48-50 false
  • Tuesday 5/14/24

    • May 14
      4:00PM – 12:00AM
      Royal Palm Hotel grounds
      Add to Calendar 2024-05-14T16:00:00 2024-05-14T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Day of Service: International, Ecuador, Galapagos- Miconia Plant a Tree Program Join Rob Greenly '83, MBA during the Smithsonian Tours Miconia "Plant a Tree" program at the Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos. The Miconia, an endemic shrub found only in the highlands of Santa Cruze and San Cristobal Islands, is an endangered species and considered by scientists to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. This opportunity allows us to contribute to the survival of the Miconia with our time, hands, and good will. Be sure to register in advance to join this Yale DOS tree planting, because Rob Greenly will need to provide your name to the Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos security. Royal Palm Hotel grounds — Km. 18 Via Puerto Ayora-Baltra false