Belonging
Youth mentorship
Positive role models offer consistent guidance, encouragement, and a trusted place for young people to grow.
Official conference invitation
SAISD 2027 is coming to Mogadishu.
Volunteers of Somalia invites leaders, innovators, educators, builders, and partners to a focused two-day gathering on technology and sustainable development.
27–28 April 2027
Mogadishu, Somalia
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People first. Service always.
When people serve, communities rise.
Volunteers of Somalia brings young people, families, volunteers, and partners together to mentor, learn, lead, and build stronger communities—one human connection at a time.
Rooted in dignity. Powered by people.
Real people. Shared purpose.Service begins by showing up for one another.
500+Youth served annually
50+Active volunteers
10+Community programs
7+Years of service
Who we are
A movement built on service, dignity, and responsibility.
We believe lasting progress grows from within a community. VOS creates places where people can contribute their time, share their knowledge, support young people, and take responsibility for the future together.
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Our mission
Awaken a spirit of service through volunteerism, servant leadership, and shared responsibility.
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Our vision
A thriving Somali society rooted in unity, self-reliance, and people serving one another.
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Our promise
Work with integrity, transparency, accountability, compassion, and respect for every person.
What we do
Programs built around real lives.
Every program starts with a simple question: what do young people and families need to feel supported, capable, connected, and ready to lead?
Learning
Literacy and academic support
Tutoring, reading support, homework help, and learning opportunities strengthen confidence and open doors.
Leadership
Youth voice and leadership
Workshops, public speaking, and hands-on responsibility help emerging leaders find and use their voice.
⚽Youth sports and recreation
♥Community service projects
✦Culture, language, and storytelling
Somalia’s renewal begins when ordinary people choose to serve, give, and lead together.
Volunteers of Somalia
People in action
This is what community looks like.
People listening, learning, celebrating, mentoring, and stepping forward. These moments are the real work of VOS.
Your place in the story
There is more than one way to serve.
Give your time, fund a program, or bring your organization alongside ours. Every meaningful contribution starts with a conversation.
Volunteer
Mentor, tutor, organize an event, support a program, or share a professional skill with the community.
Tell us how you can help →Give
Your tax-deductible gift supports youth programs, learning opportunities, and direct community work.
Make a contribution →Partner
Schools, businesses, faith communities, and civic groups can help expand the reach of this work.
Start a partnership →Give with purpose
Help one more person move forward.
Your generosity gives young people and families access to mentors, learning, leadership experiences, and a stronger circle of community support.
Let’s talk
Ready to take part?
Tell us what moves you. Our team will help you find the right way to volunteer, partner, support a program, or learn more.