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What is Be the Change: National Gandhi Day of Service? |
MISSION University of Miami's Be the Change: National Gandhi Day of Service is an annual event sponsored by the Butler Center for Service and Leadership, which fosters leadership and community engagement through volunteerism and service. This event draws individuals who believe in the values espoused by Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders who have devoted their lives to public service and engagement in their communities. Gandhi Day of Service empowers participants to engage in collective civic action based on Gandhi's values of equality and passion. VISION To establish Be the Change as a widely recognized and well-respected event that fosters involvement in community service and civic engagement. Be the Change will provide the platform for meaningful service that highlights the universal beliefs of compassion, selflessness, and unity. HISTORY The first Gandhi Day of Service took place on October 4, 1997 at the University of Michigan when 200 students were sent out to volunteer in the community. On the University of Miami campus, the first Gandhi Day of Service was organized by Indian Students Association in 2003 and it consisted of about a dozen volunteers. The following year, UM LINK and COISO co-sponsored the event to send out close to 100 UM students to volunteer. By 2006, the program had expanded to include other campuses such as Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, and Miami Dade College. Over 1000 student volunteers were sent to 24 different sites.  |
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When is National Gandhi Day of Service? |
Be the Change: National Gandhi Day of Service will be held Saturday, September 26th 2009 at 9:00am. |
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Where is National Gandhi Day of Service? |
National Gandhi Day of Service is held throughout the Miami-Dade County area. Students meet on the University Center patio and are transported to various locations in Miami to volunteer. |
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Why participate in National Gandhi Day of Service? |
As the largest day of service at the University of Miami, Gandhi Day makes it easy for students to give back to the community! All you have to do is show up! In addition, students are provided with FREE breakfast, FREE lunch, FREE t-shirts, and FREE entertainment!  |
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Sign Up Now! |
All UM students are encouraged to participate in Gandhi Day 2009, whether you are signing up as a student organization or individual! The deadline to register is September 18th. |
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Community Partners |
If you are a community agency in the Miami area, and would like to participate in National Gandhi Day of Service 2009 by having UM volunteers come to your site, please contact Muhil Prabakar (Logistics Committee) at 305-778-2050 or send an email to muhilp@gmail.com.  |
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Contact Us |
For more information, please contact the Gandhi Day of Service Programming Board at umgandhiday@gmail.com or call the Butler Center for Service & Leadership at 305-284-GIVE. |
