YOSDESK UK

Welcome to the Year of Service Desk

of the Bahá'is of the UK

In 1984 the Universal House of Justice wrote to the youth of the world expressing its longing that the youth become more deliberately and numerously involved in the international work of the Cause either at home or abroad, in short term or long term projects in the teaching or development field.

"Undoubtedly, it is within your power to contribute significantly to shaping the societies of the coming century;

youth can move the world."

Letter to the Bahá'í Youth of the World January 3rd 1984

Giving a year of service is a unique opportunity. The year you dedicate to serving Bahá'u'lláh will help you progress in every way, especially spiritually. You will increase your love and knowledge of the Bahá'i Faith and you will meet new friends who, like yourself, yearn to work for the transformation of society.

What services does the Desk provide?
YOSDesk is here to assist UK youth from the age of 12 - 25

To understand why you should do a year of service and how to prepare for this exciting time
How to go about securing the most suitable project
To find information on opportunities and projects both world wide and on the home front

Preparation Workshops are organised to assist you to plan and prepare both spiritually and practically. These will be available for all youth from the age of 12.

A MESSAGE FROM THE YEAR OF SERVICE DESK
All over the world, Bahá'ís are establishing teaching activities and development projects showing their commitment to Bahá'u'lláh's Revelation. Some youth go to remote areas and help in hospitals, others build Bahá'í centres. Many go and work in schools or help on Temple lands, and many more are involved in direct teaching.
Wherever you go in the field of service you are blessed as well as tested. One thing is certain - a YOS changes you!
YOSDesk has an administrative procedure of application forms which is your Bahá'í CV.
YOSDesk also looks into projects to see if there would be any problems the volunteer should be aware of with regards to climate, communication, and social and economic conditions.

Why use the Year of Service Desk?
The Universal House of Justice requested our National Spiritual Assembly to co-ordinate YOS activities for the UK youth. Our National Spiritual Assembly authorised YOSDesk to fulfil this obligation. It is safer for you to seek your opportunity through YOSDesk. Sometimes projects are not recommended by our National Assembly as suitable. If you find your own project, still register because if a problem arises during your YOS then YOSDesk has the administration and consultative status to help sort out problems.

Who to contact on the YOSDesk team

Sylvia keeps a register of the applicants and details of the workshops. Ring Sylvia if you want these details or application forms, or you are just wanting a chat about where to go for your YOS. Phone/fax: 01704 551514

Email the YOSDesk for information on projects or request instigation of a specific search.

Email Jonneke who is a youth advisor and can tell you who has been on a YOS recently and what it is like.

View our PIN page with many service opportunities world-wide

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