About us.
Captains Social Foundation is a youth-led non-profit organization committed to promoting the spirit of volunteerism. Our mission is to reimagine volunteerism by engaging, empowering, and inspiring individuals to drive meaningful change in their communities. ​We are a global platform for individuals, institutions, organizations, communities, businesses, governments, and other stakeholders - to create shared opportunities for volunteering. From ideation to execution, we support the design, coordination, outreach, and successful launch of social initiatives that create impactful change locally, regionally, and globally.
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We recognise young people as essential agents of change, believing in their capacity, creativity, and potential to make a lasting impact in their communities. Our aim to building future leaders through volunteering, understanding it as a transformative tool for personal growth, leadership development, and societal impact. To foster active citizenship, we provide skill development programs, leadership training, personalized mentorship, access to valuable networks and collaborations, practical resources, tools, fundraising assistance, inspiring stories, and unique opportunities to contribute to the betterment of society.
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We are nurturing the next generation of compassionate, courageous, and collaborative leaders committed to transforming their ideas into action that addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Objectives:
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Promote Volunteerism: We believe in the transformative power of volunteerism to drive positive change. By promoting volunteerism across all ages, backgrounds, and sectors, we encourage individuals to actively contribute to their communities, fostering lasting social impact.
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Reimagine Volunteerism: We strive to reshape how volunteering is perceived and practiced by integrating skilled volunteering, innovative digital tools, and collaborative social entrepreneurship, making volunteering more dynamic, impactful, and accessible to all.
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Develop Future Leaders: We recognise young people as catalysts for change. We are committed to nurturing their leadership potential through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and leadership development programs, empowering them to transform their ideas into impactful action.
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Creating Impactful Opportunities: We are dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities that have a lasting impact on both the volunteers and the communities they serve. These opportunities empower volunteers to contribute meaningfully to local challenges while enhancing their own sense of purpose and deepening their connection to the communities they support.
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Inspire First Experiences: We are committed to creating meaningful, inclusive, and accessible first-time volunteer experiences that ignite a lifelong passion for giving back. These experiences help individuals understand the power of volunteerism, fostering a deeper commitment to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
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Skill Development: We believe that empowering youth with the right skills is essential for both personal and professional growth. We focus on equipping them with the skills, knowledge, values, and resources needed to amplify their potential.
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Foster Active Citizenship: We believe that active citizenship is essential to building a thriving, engaged society. By inspiring individuals to take responsibility for their communities, we encourage participation in volunteering and social initiatives that contribute to sustainable, positive change.
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Address Global Challenges: We understand that global challenges require local action. We focus on implementing local solutions that create a ripple effect, addressing global issues from the ground up.
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Sustainable Development Goals: We are deeply committed to supporting the UN SDGs in all our initiatives. By aligning our projects with these global goals, we ensure that our work addresses some of the most pressing issues facing communities today, driving lasting and sustainable impact.
We are a global platform to:
IDEATE
We help you think creatively and brainstorm innovative solutions for local and global challenges. By connecting you with diverse stakeholders, we ensure your ideas have the right foundation to create meaningful change.
OUTREACH
We help you amplify your project’s visibility, reaching a wider audience and connecting with communities to maximize impact. Our platform ensures your initiatives gain the recognition and support they deserve.
DESIGN
We work alongside you to structure and plan your projects, ensuring they are clear, feasible, and impactful. Our guidance focuses on resource optimization and effective community engagement, helping you design initiatives that have long-lasting effects.
COORDINATE
We assist in managing the logistics of your project, ensuring effective coordination across all aspects. Our help guarantees that your resources are used efficiently, and your team works together towards the same goal.
EXECUTE
We provide the necessary resources, mentorship, and tools to bring your ideas to life. With our support, you can ensure smooth implementation that aligns with community needs and sustainable practices, maximizing the impact of your project.
LAUNCH
We provide ongoing mentorship and support to ensure the successful launch of your initiative. Our guidance continues after the launch to help ensure sustainability and long-term success.
We support youth with:
Training
We offer capacity development training that equips you with the necessary skills to ideate, design, and implement social initiatives. Our training sessions are tailored to empower you with the knowledge to lead impactful change.
Funding Assistance
We provide funding and fundraising assistance to help you bring your ideas to life. Through our extensive networks and partnerships, we connect you with the resources needed to develop and sustain your initiatives.
Mentorship
Our personalized one-on-one mentorship program is designed to nurture your ideas, enhance your skills, and guide you through the complexities of executing your projects. We help you grow by offering advice, insights, and support from experienced professionals.
Networking
We connect you with like-minded individuals, change-makers, and organizations that share your passion for social causes. Through our network, you’ll gain access to opportunities for collaboration and growth, amplifying the impact of your initiatives.
Leadership
We provide platforms for you to showcase your leadership abilities and take charge of social initiatives. We encourage you to engage with your community and lead projects that promote social change, fostering growth in your personal and professional leadership journey.
Stories
We help amplify your efforts by sharing your stories with a broader audience. Through our website and social media platforms, we promote your initiatives, increasing exposure and inspiring others to join the movement.
Resources
We provide toolkits, worksheets, and strategic materials to assist you in designing and executing social initiatives. These resources are designed to help you plan effectively and turn your ideas into impactful actions.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration. We support you by facilitating partnerships and teamwork throughout all stages of your project—from ideation and design to execution, coordination, and outreach. Together, we can create lasting change.
Vision
To promote the spirit of volunteerism
Mission
To reimagine volunteerism by engaging, empowering, and inspiring individuals to drive meaningful change in their communities.
Reimagining Volunteerism
Reimagining volunteerism is a concept that aims to change the way we think about and approach volunteerism. It involves looking at new and innovative ways to create opportunities for people to volunteer, and also to explore new ways of addressing global issues through volunteering. This could include new forms of volunteerism such as virtual volunteering, new areas for volunteerism such as social entrepreneurship, and new partnerships between different sectors to increase the impact of volunteerism. Reimagining volunteerism also aims to make volunteering more inclusive, so that people from all backgrounds and walks of life can get involved, and leverage technology to enhance and expand the impact of volunteering. The ultimate goal of reimagining volunteerism is to make it more effective and efficient in addressing the global challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The concept of Reimagining volunteerism is highlighted by the need to fully integrate volunteering into the development agenda to better address today’s most pressing challenges and to recognize the current state and future potential of volunteering. It also highlights the need to create new, innovative and next-generation models of volunteering, foster inclusivity, measure volunteering to contribute to a holistic understanding of engagement in SDG implementation, and ensure the safety, security, and well-being of volunteers.
The Problem We Are Solving: The world is facing complex and interconnected challenges—poverty, inequality, environmental degradation, and lack of access to quality education, to name a few. These issues require urgent action at both local and global levels. However, despite the pressing need for solutions, many individuals, especially youth, often feel disconnected from the larger efforts to create positive change. Moreover, many young people lack access to meaningful opportunities that can help them develop leadership skills and become agents of change in their communities. Volunteering, while a powerful tool for personal and societal transformation, is often underutilized or perceived as a passive activity, rather than an active way to address global challenges. There is also a lack of inclusive structured programs that guide and support youth in channelling their energy into impactful social initiatives. We are solving this problem by providing youth with accessible and meaningful volunteer opportunities that not only contribute to addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals but also empower young individuals to become leaders in their own right. Through skill development, mentorship, and collaboration, we are enabling young people to transform their passion into action, making a tangible difference in their communities and beyond. By nurturing their potential, we are building a generation of youth who are equipped to tackle the world’s biggest challenges and create a sustainable, positive impact.
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Why We Work with Youth: We recognize that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. They are full of energy, creativity, and innovative ideas, yet often lack the platforms and resources to fully realize their potential. By engaging young people, we are tapping into an untapped source of change, a force that, when nurtured, can drive significant societal transformation.
Youth are natural problem solvers and innovators. When given the right guidance, tools, and opportunities, they can become powerful agents of change. Volunteering offers them a unique chance to develop empathy, leadership skills, and a deeper sense of responsibility for their communities and the world. It transforms their passion into purposeful action, all while helping them grow personally and professionally. We work with youth because they are the catalysts for the positive change we seek. Through volunteering, we are not only helping them contribute to their communities, but also equipping them with the skills and experiences necessary for effective leadership. Our programs focus on fostering compassion, collaboration, and courage - values that are essential to building the next generation of leaders who are committed to creating sustainable, inclusive, and lasting social impact. By investing in youth, we are not just shaping the future - we are empowering young people to lead the way, tackling the world’s biggest challenges and ensuring a better tomorrow for all.
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Building a Community of Volunteers: We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of volunteers who are united by a common goal—making a meaningful impact on society. Through our initiatives, we bring together individuals from all backgrounds, ages, and experiences, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute their skills, ideas, and passion to social change. We believe in the power of collective action, where each volunteer’s contribution—whether big or small—plays a vital role in addressing the challenges we face. By nurturing this community, we aim to create a space where volunteers feel supported, valued, and connected, and where their efforts are amplified through collaboration and shared purpose. Our goal is to empower this community to become a force for good, driving change both locally and globally. Through training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, we provide volunteers with the tools they need to take action, expand their impact, and inspire others to join in the mission of creating sustainable, positive change in the world.
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Core Values: Our work is guided by a set of core values that shape our approach to fostering impactful volunteerism and creating sustainable social change:
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Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure equal opportunities for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to participate in volunteerism and community development.
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Integrity: We uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions, building trust with our stakeholders and ensuring ethical practices.
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Innovation: We embrace creativity and forward-thinking, leveraging technology, social entrepreneurship, skilled volunteering, and virtual engagement to reimagine volunteerism.
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Sustainability: We prioritize long-term, meaningful outcomes, aligning our initiatives with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create lasting change.
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Courage: We encourage bold ideas and fearless actions, empowering individuals to tackle complex social challenges with determination and resolve.
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Compassion: We promote empathy and kindness, inspiring people to care for and support one another in building inclusive and supportive communities.
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Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnerships, working with individuals, organizations, corporates, government bodies, and communities to amplify collective impact.