YSA needs your help for Service Says!

Hi Get Ur Good On community!

YSA has this really awesome new opportunity for you to tell the world what service and volunteering means to you. It's your time to shine and let the world know that young people are making a difference. All you have to do is finish the phrase Service Says however you want, for example:

Does Service Say “greening your school?”
Does Service Say “community?”

Here are the different ways you can let us know what service means to you:

1. Post a video on YouTube

On YouTube, feel free to use your webcam and upload a video telling (or singing to) the world what Service Says to you. It can be as simple as speaking directly into your webcam or you can submit an edited video. Tag your video with “servicesays.” (For complete instructions on how to upload a video and add it to YSA’s group, visit http://gysd.org/share/youtube.) You all are so great at making videos, so I’m really counting on you to shine here. And you can upload your videos on here too.

2. Tweet it!

On Twitter, post #ServiceSays in 140 characters or less. For example, “Service Says that with service-learning, my students will be more prepared for the workforce. #servicesays” I’ll definitely retweet your responses on the Get Ur Good On Twitter account and it probably get retweeted on YSA’s account too!

3. Post a comment on Facebook

On Facebook, go to Youth Service America’s fan page (make sure you become a fan first) and post a comment beginning with, “Service Says…” For example, “Service Says that I have an opportunity to share my voice and be heard, even though I’m 12.”

4. Upload a photo to Flickr

On Flickr, upload your illustrations and original photos demonstrating what Service Says to you. Add your pics to the Global Youth Service Day group at www.flickr.com/groups/ngysd2006/ and tag your pic “servicesays.” You can upload pics of you and your friends sweeping a neighbor’s front yard, or an illustration that represents how service makes you feel. You can upload your pics on here too!

Why do we want to hear from you? Because we understand that making our communities better is important to you and YSA wants to help you spread that message.

YSA will compile the responses. You might see your comments, photos, or videos featured on the YSA.org or in a public service announcement :)

What does Service Say to you?

Let me know if you need any help or have questions!

Portia