Yolanda Bailey
Volunteer Title: Youth Teacher
Why does she stand out?
On Wednesday evenings, Yolanda Bailey is charged with making the difference in the lives of young women. She serves as Youth Teacher for the Boys and Girls Club ministry at Bellevue Baptist Church on Chicagos far South Side.
During Baileys 12 year tenure, she has worked with over 100 girls, ages 8-17.
According to Bailey, volunteering is important in the Black community because it helps keep young people out of trouble.
We as volunteers must provide safe outlets to keep our youths busy and away from violence. It is a proven fact that by keeping youths involved in activities that are productive, they will be distracted from the streets, she told the Chicago Citizen.
Bailey said her community work not only deters young people from violence but it is also a platform that stimulates their career goals.
Bailey also stated that a young girl in the club was inspired to pursue a career in medicine because of a medical doctor who volunteered with the ministry.
Our volunteer work is not in vain. By volunteering, you are planting positive seeds in the minds of our youth, Bailey said.
by Thelma Sardin
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