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Youth volunteer guidelines : Youth Powered, Youth Driven. Create your volunteering calendar. Own your our fundraising adventure. Participate regularly in meetings to stay informed, share ideas, and collaborate with fellow members. Stay active in WhatsApp chats. Contribute your time and skills to various events and initiatives, making an impact. Approach all activities with empathy and kindness, understanding the importance of serving others selflessly. ⁠submit your hours regularly. Our Goal to empower Youth : Build trust. This trust has significantly shaped our journey. Leveraging the power of community is an excellent way to build that trust. When people share their journeys within the community, it inspires others to take action. Our most significant marketing channel has been word of mouth. We avoided fancy or expensive marketing campaigns, sticking to the basics. This approach has led to an incredible number of referrals. We would encourage youth to signup for their activities and not parents. This helps in the real commitment and not any last min drop offs. Submit your volunteer Hrs : myserviechours.org and also the excel sheet link sent in your welome email . Register for a free plant before Mar 15th Want to spread the word or share the link with your friends. Here it is https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services/?school=193196 New to Volunteering ? Here are the guidelines to follow and things to expect. Mar Upcoming Volunteering opportunities Roundrock Area Service center Garden activity Mar 7 Mar 7 https://forms.gle/4QV4XD3m1z6ad2CT7 Open RMHC Mar 14 Mar 14 https://www.vtsworld.org/post/vtseva-austin-rmhc-lunches-with-love Open Hope House Mar 14, Mar 28 Mar 14 . Mar 28 https://form.jotform.com/260264816342051 Open Round Rock Area Serving center Mar 21 Mar 21 https://forms.gle/H5pn5rCDX7GQvwSF7 Open TSBVI Audio Books Ongoing https://www.vtsworld.org/post/vtseva-austin-tsbvi-audio-books-project Ongoing Digital Library Ongoing https://www.vtsworld.org/post/vt-seva-collaborates-on-digital-book-library-for-blind-print-disabled Ongoing $60 Fundraise challenge Ongoing Signup for your challenge https://tinyurl.com/VTSevaAustin60Challenge Ongoing Recurring Monthly Events Fundraise Challenge : Signup : https://tinyurl.com/VTSevaAustin60Challenge Community Drives  Impact lives with simple acts this summer by running drives in your community. Volunteer hours can be earned! Youth Empower Events Annual Events Celebrate with Us Ask us how you can help us raise funds Email : austinvtseva@gmail.com with your ideas or contact for questions Adults Get Involved Impact of your volunteering and donations https://www.vtsworld.org/news/categories/nethra-vidyalaya-accomplishments VTSeva Austin Summer internship (CLOSED) : VT Seva Austin is looking for passionate youth volunteers for our summer internship program. We are looking for individuals who are self-driven, compassionate, and hardworking.  Here  is the link to the list of positions available with the roles and responsibilities of each in detail. Interns must be committed for a duration of three months from June 1st to September 1st.  Interns must actively participate in the Whatsapp group, join monthly meetings, fundraise a minimum of $180 for education for underprivileged and visually impaired students, and complete a minimum of 25 volunteering hours with VT Seva for the January to May quarter. Only hours that are logged in myservicehours.com  will be considered.   If applicants did not reach their fundraising goal of $180 or meet the minimum 25 hours with VT Seva by the application due date, they have until June 1st   to do so.   Applications close at 7:00 am on April 15th . You will hear back from us by April 22nd through email communications. Short fifteen minute interviews will be held in the following weeks. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Siri Bandam (512-369-9572 or siribandam@gmail.com ).  SUMMER INTERNSHIP IS CLOSED

VTSeva Austin invites you to the first-ever Austin-witnessed, experiential Annual celebration of volunteering to empower the visually challenged. Date : 11 Apr 2026 Time : 10am - 7pm Venue : Old Settlers Association Fee : FREE ENTRY AND FREE PARKING Event Highlights Dine In the Dark EscapeRoom for teens Dance Performances Kids Ramp walk How can I make a difference? Register to the Dining in dark experience or Register your performance/ramp walk or simply RSVP this free event. DETAILS Dine in the Dark Dance performances Where Music, Movement, and Meaning Come Together ✨ What if your performance could spread joy, build confidence, and help change another child’s future? At Beats for a Cause, every rhythm, every step, and every performance carries a purpose. We invite Adult/Children to come together in groups and light up the stage with their chosen songs and choreography, celebrating the power of music, teamwork, and compassion. Min size of the group is 5. Introducing blindfold dance performance for those who are interested in taking up the challenge. This is not mandatory to register, but a choice. Limited slots available and time slots assigned based on first come first serve. Time slots will be finalized, and emails will be sent by Apr 1st. For any qsts whatsapp @ 512-955-6445 Ramp walk - Walk with Inner Light Kids Rampwalk for a Cause ✨ What if one small walk could teach your child confidence and compassion — while changing another child’s life? Join us for a heart-warming and inspiring moment at Beats for a Cause where children celebrate the power of inner qualities that truly define us. This unique rampwalk invites kids to step onto the runway not just to walk — but to represent values like courage, kindness, resilience, hope, and joy.\ 💛 Walk with Purpose Every step taken on the runway supports a meaningful cause. Your child’s walk = 1 month of education for a visually challenged child. Through this event, we aim to empower children to understand that our passion, when fuelled with kindness and empathy, can create real impact in someone else’s life. Rampwalk Enquiry Form: https://gformsapp.com/f/1D8VCARYFt9XSgcEfiYXDzFWPK49CAYhsOWRICwNkX-g/en/ Rampwalk Theme: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12At6y4Ho2Jep5TW7aEPqHlfO7vT07XBSUhJPqnmzot0/edit?usp=drivesdk Sponsors Dine in Dark Sponsors Escape Room Sponsor Decor Sponsors Food Sponsors Impact Partners Kindness Sponsors :

VT Seva is organizing a soccer tournament, on June 20th, 2026,   from 09:30 AM  in TOCA Soccer and Sports Center (Total Sports) Novi East. Proceeds from this tournament will go to schools in India for visually challenged children. VT Seva supports Schools for the visually challenged in India such as Nethra Vidyalaya . These schools provide higher education to visually challenged students and enable them to be independent and compete with other students. VT Seva Detroit is conducting its 7 th  Annual Soccer Tournament this summer. All the proceeds go to VT Seva supported Schools for the Blind   Date:     June 20 th , 2026 from 09:30 AM EST Venue: Total Sports (TOCA Soccer and Sports Center) Novi EAST     41550 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375 Registration link: https://forms.vtsworld.org/form-6935142/vt-seva-detroit-soccer-2026   Three different age groups to play in: ¨      Group 1 : Age 10 yrs. to 12 yrs. ¨      Group 2 : Age 13 yrs. to 19 yrs. ¨      Group 3 : Age 20 yrs. and above Come join us and play for the cause!   VTSEVA SOCCER TOURNAMENT LIABILITY WAIVER FORM     Participant Waiver & Liability Agreement   I understand that there are risks associated with playing all sports and field related activities. In consideration for the privilege to use the Novi TOCA Soccer and Sports Center facility and/or attend the VT SEVA Soccer tournament, my participation indicates that I assume the risk of any injuries that myself or my children/wards may sustain while participating in any VT SEVA organized sports activity and for any injuries which myself or my children/wards may sustain while on the premises of TOCA Soccer and Sports Center, Novi. I assure that I am, or my child is physically and mentally able to participate in physical activities and have been examined by a licensed medical physician within one (1) year prior to attending this clinic/camp.   By registering for the tournament, I am signing this Waiver and Liability Agreement. I acknowledge that I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDING PERMISION TO TREAT AGREEMENT. I further state that I have executed this waiver and liability voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance to be binding on my, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.     ___ Signature assumed automatically if you register _______ Participant’s Signature (Parent/Guardian if under 18)

Visually Challenged education VT Seva with your donations, supports year long facilities that provide living quarters, food, education and special equipment needed for the visually challenged children. 1/7 Our Impact 2800+ Empowered Visually Challeged Children 4000+ Meals provided each day 100+ Sports and other events 450+ Events at 25+ centers in a year in USA Quick links USA community service Up Underprivileged education Up Read articles Up Read newsletter Up USA Youth Volunteering Up Find my banch Up Sponsor food Up Decade of service Up Donate and make a difference today 1/8 SPONSOR FOOD Make your day special Turn a special day into a meaning one - celebrate your birthday, anniversary, or honor the memory of a loved one by sponsoring a day of free meals for children at our school. Your gesture will fill hearts and plates with warmth and gratitude Sponsor food today Support facilities Learn more about our initiatives and join the thousands of donors and volunteers making a difference to the community you live in and across borders Free food Nutritious food served free every day of the year Leadership opportunities Like any other school, speech, debate and leadership opportunities are encouraged Competitive sports Students participate in numerous sports activities through out the year iand have won many awards. Read our blog posts below for additional inspiring results Special equipment Visually challenged children need special equipment for education, including special speaking software and Braille books. These are provided at the facility free of cost Extra curricular activities The schools provide many extra curricular activities including music, sports, yoga and physical exercise. Special equipment Visually challenged children need equipment that can help them read, hear. Your donations provide for these special equipment, maintenance and upgrades. Trending Stories All Articles 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 & 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚-𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐆𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐫 We are proud to share the remarkable achievements of our students from 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, who... Austin-Vasudha- Beats for a Cause Celebrating Cultures | Empowering Vision | Uniting Communities VTSeva Austin youth board is thrilled to present our 5th Annual... Kranthi Program at Nethra Vidyalaya – December 8th On December 8th, Nethra Vidyalaya successfully hosted the Kranthi Program, an initiative inspired by VT Seva’s impactful fundraising... VT Seva Detroit 5th Annual Outreach Project: A Resounding Success in 2024 The VT Seva Detroit branch is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its Youth-Led Outreach Project in 2024, which aimed to... VT Seva Atlanta - Feeding hope, your special day, their special meal!! https://www.vtsworld.org/specialoccassion June 29th 2024 June 27th 2024 June 26th 2024 January 23rd 2024 Birthday occasion at Netra... VT Seva Detroit Youth Board Outreach - 2023 Positive world change is seldom achieved by one person; more often than not, amazing things happen when like-minded people are committed... Nethra Vidyalaya Students won 14 medals in 12th National Paralympics 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 jointly organized 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡... VT SEVA Detroit Public Speaking Workshop - 2023 "Communication is the human connection, which is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J Meyer Public speaking has taken a... VT Seva Detroit Youth Board 3rd Outreach – 2022 “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” – Brooker T. Washington VT Seva Detroit Youth Board Members... T-Mobile empowers the visually challenged The only thing that is worse than being blind is having sight but no vision - Helen Keller The VolunT Grants Program provides T-Mobile US... My internship - An in-depth reflection By Srikrishna Kataru Summer of 2022 Bayarea, CA Hello. My name is Srikrishna and I am a rising 6th grader. This summer, I attended... VT SEVA Detroit Youth Board 2nd Outreach - 2021 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” –... Ford CEO Visited VT Seva Detroit 2021 Soccer Tournament 2021 VT SEVA DETROIT: SOCCER FOR A CAUSE We had a very successful 1st VT Seva Detroit Soccer Tournament back in 2019. But 2020 proved to... Sisters sponsor 3D science models to their brothers and sisters at Netra Vidyalaya School in India Just like the seedlings that grow into big plants and bear fruits and vegetables, we wish that the dreams of the kids at Netra Vidyalaya... Netra Vidyalaya Students Bag Top Ranks in PG Admission at Top Universities Netra Vidyalaya Degree College for Visually Challenged has always stood in the top of the line for ensuring its students are well... Meet Ravindra Vangapandu - T20 Champion Jan 22, 2020: VT Seva congratulates Gopalachari K and Ravindra Vangapandu who represented Andhra Padesh at the IndusInd Nagesh T20... Proud to Introduce our Alumni from College for Visually Challenged What can be more satisfying than seeing the fruits of your hard work? Knowing you were instrumental in shaping up someone's future? We... VT Seva Volleyball Tournament 2019 Awesome job by the team, VT Seva Detroit team successfully organized the 7th Annual Volleyball/Throwball Tournament. About 13 teams... VT Seva Detroit First Annual Soccer Tournament : A Grand Success VT Seva Detroit Organized its first ever Annual soccer tournament Blind and Visually Challenged kids showed their excellence in SSC 2019 Results VT Seva supported School for Blind and Visually challenged scored 100 % in SSC 2019. Students worked hard to achieve this result. They... 8th Rank in State Level Intermediate College Exams We are proud to announce that VT Seva supported Netra Vidyalaya student Ms. Gopi Tejaswi stood out as State 8th Ranker among visually... Netra students win BIG at Asian Para Games - News April 17, 2019 - VT Seva supported Nethra Vidyalaya students gave excellent performance in Asian Track and Turf Federation... Make it Memorable! We all have special days in our life such as birthdays, anniversaries and graduation ceremonies. Make it extra special with a pledge to... My dreams - Manohar Reddy Manohar Reddy: 1st year Bachelors in Computer Science,Netra Degree College, Hyderabad This land has given birth to many great... Chitra - Spoken english teacher Meet Ms. Chitra Venkatesam, a spoken english teacher, at Netra College, Hyderabad Her Story in her own words: Netra Vidyalaya has been a... Know about Ramya Ramya is a B.Com (Computers) 1st year, Netra Degree College (Year 2017). She was born with complete visual impairment and would like to... Deepti - 1st year college student Intermediate 1st year, HEC (History Economics and Civics) - 2017 MY name is Deepthi and I hail from Raichur in Karnataka. I lost my eye... Dec'17 - Best athlete award and more...

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Sponsor a meal on your special day Feeding Hope Feeding Hope Feeding Hope Feeding Hope Sponsor a meal on your special day 1/5 "Celebrate or commemorate your special occasions of your loved ones by providing essential meals to Nethra Vidyalaya school, colleges for visually challenged children and underprivileged students in Tribal schools." Nethra School: $120 Nethra College: $180 School for Tribal: $200 Sponsor all 3 Schools: $500 Popular days: Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, Arrangetram, in loving memory of someone -- whatever be the special occasion, make it extra special by feeding those in need. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. How to Sponsor: Choose the option that you would like to pick & click continue below Fill in all the required information & click continue Fill in the payment details and submit the request You will receive a confirmation email from VT Seva thanking you for your payment. Next, our Feeding Hope coordinator will be in touch with you over phone after the special occasion is celebrated. We kindly request you to make your generous donations at least 2 days before the event for seamless execution to account for time differences with India. If you miss the date, kindly choose the next available date so you can celebrate with our students. Disclaimer: We send pictures and video messages from the Nethra Vidyalaya Schools/College students on the day of your special occasion through Whatsapp/Phone text message upon receiving them from our India coordinators. Due to the time difference, holidays, or some unexpected situations, there may be a delay in sharing the pictures/video. Thanks for your understanding & support. For any questions please contact: Email: feedaschool@vtsworld.org Please watch the behind-the-scenes video and hear it from our students. Testimonials A joy that's shared is a joy made double! Feeding Hope; a heartfelt initiative that commemorates special occasions of loved ones by providing essential meals to Nethra Vidyalaya school, colleges, and Tribal school children. Our boarding students are provided with highly nutritious & sumptous Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner a day & our non-residential students are provided lunch meals. Contributing to this initiative becomes a meaningful tribute, weaving together the spirit of celebration to benefit the community in a profoundly impactful way. Prashanthi Velaga, Austin I am filled with gratitude and joy to be a part of a program, which uplifts and supports young people who embody resilience, determination, and talent in every sense. These students are not defined by their challenges, but by their remarkable abilities, spirit, and aspirations. Feeding Hope is our way of standing beside them—not out of charity, but out of respect and solidarity for their hard work and pursuit of excellence. It’s about making sure that their basic needs are met so they can continue to focus on their education, goals, and dreams. Leading this initiative in Austin has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s not just about fundraising for meals—it’s about building a bridge of care, connection, and shared purpose. I see the patrons of this program provide a powerful message to the students with every contribution - We see you, we believe in you, and we’re with you.Thank you, VT Seva, for the opportunity to be part of this beautiful journey. I look forward to continuing our efforts and expanding the impact of Feeding Hope across our community. Revathy Tadepalli, Detroit It's very heart touching to see the video message. My daughter felt very Happy to celebrate her birthday with Nethra students and making it extra special. We are blessed to contribute. Srivalli Marimuthu, Austin Feels good to be part of the Feeding Hope program 🙏 and it’s definitely a wonderful initiative empowering kids across the world .. After the contribution we even forgot about it but it’s a surprise to see the pictures which reminded me the dedicated efforts from VT Seva team .. Kudos to the entire team who work tirelessly to make this program a continuous success 🙏 Sambavi, Austin Thanks for sharing these heartwarming pictures and foremost your work and dedication! 🙏 Kiran Ollugiri,Atlanta Thank You so much for sharing the pics and we are Proud and honored to be part of the Organization to Feed the Lovely Kids on this Special Day [Moms B’Day]. Its a privilege to give a helping hand to someone in the Dark and we feel that its the Best Way to Thank God by Feeding the People in Need. The Kids may not have Eyes to see but they have a Beautiful Mind through which they can see the Nature and its Our Responsibility to Hold their Hand to show them that they are Not Alone in the World, with Our Love and Affection. We Thank All The Lovely Kids for their Wishes !! Lakshmi Balaji, Texas This year, we chose to celebrate my partner's birthday a little differently—by donating to VT Seva's blind school to help provide meals for the children. 💛 It was a simple gesture that brought so much meaning, and I’m truly inspired by the incredible work VT Seva does for education and empowerment. If you’re looking for a way to give back, I highly recommend checking them out. Every bit makes a difference! 🙌 #VTSeva #GiveBack #BirthdayWithPurpose #SupportEducation #MealsThatMatter View More