Sai YUVA is the youth volunteer wing of our Sai temple, inspired by Shirdi Sai Baba’s timeless teaching that “Seva is Love in Action.” Formed in October 2024, Sai YUVA brings together children and youth aged 8 to 20 who are committed to serving the community with devotion, empathy, and enthusiasm.
Our members actively contribute to temple activities—organizing the temple pantry, supporting festival and event logistics, and raising funds through creative initiatives such as bake sales. Beyond temple service, Sai YUVA engages in regular community outreach programs, offering our young volunteers meaningful opportunities to give back and grow as compassionate leaders.
We are proud to be a registered organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), enabling our youth to earn nationally recognized awards for their dedication to service. This honor motivates our members to deepen their commitment to Seva and inspires them to make a positive impact in the world.
At Sai YUVA, we strive to nurture selfless service, teamwork, leadership, and the joy of giving—empowering the next generation to lead with kindness and purpose.
Give, Grow, and Shine!
Volunteer with Sai YUVA and experience the joy of giving while building leadership and friendship.
Monthly Service Highlights
Sai YUVA organizes meaningful monthly service activities that allow our young volunteers to practice Seva, develop leadership, and connect with the broader community. Here are some of our key initiatives:
November 2025 — Hopelink Food Drive
Attendees: 4
In response to urgent community needs following SNAP benefit reductions, YUVA organized a timely food drive for Hopelink Redmond, collecting over 100 lbs of food to support local families facing food insecurity.
October 2025 — Diwali Celebration at Aegis Senior Living
Attendees: 10
YUVA volunteers celebrated Diwali with seniors at Aegis in Redmond through henna application, diya decorating, live entertainment, and traditional Indian snacks. This culturally rich and heartwarming event spread joy and strengthened intergenerational bonds.
August 2025 — Back-to-School Drive with KidVantage
Attendees: 4
Our team collaborated with KidVantage to support the “Pencils and Pants” back-to-school drive. We collected 10 large boxes of school supplies and clothing to help children in need start the school year with confidence.
April 2025 — Cards for Seniors with Sound Generations
Attendees: 25
Partnering with Sound Generations, a Seattle-based senior assistance organization, YUVA members created 70 cheerful greeting cards to brighten the day of local seniors and show community appreciation.
March 2025 — Sock Puppet Project for Africa
Attendees: 10
In collaboration with Friends of Echo Glen, our volunteers prepared 100 socks for a sock-puppet project supporting educational and therapeutic programs for children in Africa.
February 2025 — Musical Fundraiser for the Temple
Attendees: 5
During a musical fundraiser organized by DesiSparkz and Eswara Band, YUVA volunteers assisted with event promotion, flyer design, setup, serving food, and takedown—contributing to a successful and well-attended temple fundraiser.
December 2024 — Valentine’s Day Card-Making for Echo Glen
Attendees: 12
Partnering with Friends of Echo Glen, our team created 125 personalized Valentine’s Day cards for students at Echo Glen, a school serving incarcerated youth under 21. This thoughtful initiative helped spread kindness and encouragement.
November 2024 — Kala Utsav Talent Show
Attendees: 85
Our YUVA team supported this large community cultural event where children showcased their talents. Volunteers assisted with setup and cleanup, managed the bake sale, supported backstage coordination, and even contributed as emcees—gaining hands-on event management experience.
