Youth Urged to partake in Voluntary Work

EDUSEI DERKYI, Chief Adviser of International Youth Fellowship (IYF) has called on government to resource the National Youth Council adequately to enable it organize more training programs from the youth.
He also called for more volunteerism among the youth especially as the world was going through a lot of socio-economic upheaval at the moment.
Speaking at the launch of this year’s IYF World Youth Camp, the Director of Tertiary Education, Beatrice Oduro observed that it would be in the interest of all people, especially the youth to imbibe the spirit of volunteerism.
“It should not be a self-seeking, self-centered venture that would hurt us: It does not pay to always look for immediate gains after offering services. Mind you, the returns will definitely come back to you though not immediately,” she noted.
Mrs. Oduro further called on the youth to be selfless and cultivate good leadership skills and values that would benefit the country.

Rev. Ato Edwin, Deputy General Secretary of IYF on his part noted that in recognition of the many problems facing 21st century youth his outfit felt it imperative for youth organizations to come up with activities which would help rectify some of these problems.
“It is necessary for discussions to be made in solving youth problems rather than just identifying them,” he added.
According to him, the IYF believes that youth problems could be addressed if conscious efforts were taken practically to solve them.
He said that the IYF placed a high prominence on volunteerism, as it was a very necessary ingredient towards national development.
“Many developed countries have risen to their level of development as a result of selfless and good leadership,” he noted.
He observed that this year’s World Youth Camp will take place from the 21-29 July under the theme: ‘Engaging the Youth in Volunteerism.’
Rev. Edwin further said that the objective of the organization was to raise God fearing, selfless and multi-talented leaders for the future as well as a competent youthful human resource base with a global-mindset to replace the current ageing labor force.
He gave highlights of the programme as touring landmarks in Ghana, staging a short distance marathon, musical concert, lectures by notable speakers and a host of others.