Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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January is #NationalMentoringMonth—a time to celebrate the power of mentorship and its role in shaping future leaders. Mentoring is more than guidance; it’s an act of service that empowers others to grow, lead and make a difference.

Meet #DailyPointofLight Award honoree Sonali Ratnasinghe. At just 20, Sonali founded Youth Ambassadors of Service (YAS), a platform that helps young people go beyond one-time volunteering by turning their passions into lasting projects.

As a Points of Light Brand Ambassador and GivingTuesday Spark Leader, Sonali is shaping the future of service. She also serves on nonprofit boards, including our Global Network affiliate Activate Good and is a national speaker.

Sonali created a video for you packed with insights and tips for mentors and mentees alike in the January issue of our series, "Voices of Change: Conversations with Volunteers Shaping Community."

#NationalMentoringMonth #Volunteerism #MentorshipMatters