~Youth Engagement Isn’t Charity, It’s Nation-Building~
PHILIPSBURG:--- The United Nations has officially declared 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers, and Sint Maarten is kicking it off with action, purpose, and youth leadership through the Impact Quest Scavenger Hunt, taking place on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at SXM Padel Club (PDP Court).
Organized by Volunteer.sx in partnership with the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), Foresee Foundation (4C), and the SXM Padel Club, the Impact Quest invites the entire community to join in a day of connection, creativity, and collective impact, while placing a special focus on empowering youth through volunteerism.
Across the world, young people are stepping forward with creativity, compassion, and a strong desire to make a difference. Their involvement in volunteerism is not only shaping stronger communities; it is shaping them into thoughtful, engaged citizens who understand their power to create change. Sint Maarten’s youth are no exception, and through Impact Quest, Volunteer.sx is creating the space and opportunities for them to do so.
The Quest transforms volunteerism into an exciting, hands-on adventure. Teams of up to five participants (ages 15 and up) will complete mini-missions inspired by real acts of service, from planting and painting to serving, sharing, and connecting with local NGOs and community changemakers. The event blends purpose and play, showing that giving back can be both meaningful and fun.
The day will end with a Social Mixer at SXM Padel Club’s newest Port de Plaisance location, featuring music, games, and good vibes to celebrate a day of collective impact and community spirit.
Registration is now open at bit.ly/impactquest. The registration fee is $250 per team, but youth teams (ages 25 and under) have the opportunity to be sponsored by one of Volunteer.sx’s amazing partners, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation.
As the world celebrates the International Year of Volunteers, Sint Maarten is setting the tone for a year that celebrates community, collaboration, and youth-led nation-building. Through events like Impact Quest, Volunteer.sx continues its mission to empower youth to serve, lead, and create lasting change, proving that youth engagement isn’t charity, it’s nation-building.
Volunteer.sx is also calling on organizations, businesses, and community partners to support this movement by sponsoring youth teams and investing in the next generation of leaders who will continue to strengthen the island through service.
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