This year, Be the Change Day will be on Saturday October 1, 2011, and the theme is: Rise Up In Service
Be the Change is a national day of service, coordinated by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), which is held on campuses and in cities across the country. The event is based on Mahatma Gandhi’s inspirational quote, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world,” and provides opportunities for South Asians to give back to their communities. Click here http://www.saalt.org/pages/Be-the-Change.html for more information!
WHAT: Be the Change (BTC) is a national day of service organized by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) to commemorate the spirit of leadership through service. With this, we hope to inspire South Asian communities and their allies to strengthen their commitment to public service! Last year nearly 4,000 people volunteered from across the country!
WHERE: In nearly 80 locations across the country! View a complete list of cities and campuses holding Be the Change, here: http://www.saalt.org/pages/Be-the-Change.html. Don’t see your city? Contact us to make it happen!
WHEN: On October 1st (unless otherwise noted).
HOW CAN I HELP?: You can participate in whatever volunteer activity you like – anything from youth empowerment to environmental justice! Register for BTC and local coordinators will contact you with the activities they have planned.
WHO MAKES IT HAPPEN: Many volunteers just like you including South Asian community members, activists, professionals, students, and allies!
HOW YOU CAN REGISTER: Please register to volunteer in your local city or campus here: http://www.saalt.org/pages/Register-to-Volunteer.html
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT FOR MORE INFO?: Please contact the National BTC Coordinator at btc@saalt.org or call SAALT at (301) 270-1855.
CAN I STILL ORGANIZE THIS FOR MY LOCAL COMMUNITY?: Yes! Please contact the National BTC Coordinator at btc@saalt.org . SAALT will provide you many resources to implement a meaningful service project for you and your community!
LEARN MORE HERE: http://www.saalt.org/pages/Be-the-Change.html
