Ladles of Love is issuing a heartfelt call to South Africa’s youth as school holidays wind down. Here is the heartfelt call: “Log off your games and social feeds, and show up to help your country.” This Mandela Day, young people are invited to step into Nelson Mandela’s powerful legacy by volunteering their time to help small children in need.

Ladles of Love is issuing a heartfelt call to South Africa’s youth

Ladles of Love’s Mandela Day events this year are bigger than ever before and hosted at DHL Stadium in Cape Town and Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg. Parents are requested to encourage their children to do their hands-on community service with Ladles of Love and make items, which nourish and nurture grow preschool children.

PUT DOWN THE CONTROLLER, PICK UP PURPOSE

Programme Director at Ladles of Love, Yolanda Jones is calling all parents and scholars who are looking for somewhere, and something meaningful to do for their ‘Community Service’ to join their Mandela Day Events.

“You can do 8-hours of official volunteering with us and have fun doing good for good” says Yolanda Jones, Programme Director at Ladles of Love.

She added, that they need young South Africans to realize that giving back isn’t optional but vital. Jones says, when you give your time, you’re helping to build the South Africa you want to live in.

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Youth-Driven Civic Duty: A School Holiday Special

Ladles of Love is offering a School Holiday Community Service Special – a full-day (8-hour) ticket for R500 or (half-day) for R300 and this comes with a personalized official document for community service records.

Ladles of Love is issuing a heartfelt call to South Africa’s youth

LADLES OF LOVE CALLS YOUTH TO SERVE ON MANDELA DAY

Scholars, students and families are encouraged to sign up and volunteer together – creating a day of shared purpose and connection, far from screens and online distractions. Parents are urged to bring their kids for a fun-filled day that teaches empathy, responsibility and gratitude.

Mandela Day Volunteer Guide:

Select time slot: 1 = 9am–11am | 2 = 11am–1pm | 3 = 1pm–3pm | 4 = 3pm–5pm

Choose an Activation Station Zone:

MAKE – sandwiches, boxes and buckets of love
CREATE – educational poster and colouring in books
CRAFT – comfort cushion and toys
GROW – edible garden kits

Tickets and Bookings:

Scholars: R500 for 8-hours of community service or R300 for 4-hours community service. Bookings for four or two activations are via our Community Service Desk via email: info@ladlesoflove.org.za
General Volunteers: R250 to book visit: ladlesoflove.org.za to book for individuals
For large groups (20+) email: tickets@ladlesoflove.org.za

This Mandela Day, get your hands busy with purpose and together, let’s fight child food poverty.

Mandela Day 2025 | Friday, 18 July | DHL Stadium, Cape Town and Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg