The first-ever YSS NCR volunteers camp was conducted at Noida Ashram from December 9 to 11, 2016. Over 150 volunteers participated in the camp. The programme comprised of regular group meditations thrice a day. Brahmachari Dhairyanandaji and Swamis Ishwaranandaji and Hiteshanandaji conducted satsangas on loyalty, service and keys to deeper meditation. Swamis Lalitanandaji, Vasudevanandaji and Pavitranandaji also shared inspiring stories of their experiences in the service of God and Gurudeva with the particpants of the camp. Apart from the classes, there were interactive sessions for devotee volunteers as well. Senior devotees shared their experiences as volunteers in YSS - attributing the success of all volunteer-led activities to the grace of God and Guruji. Saturday evening saw the volunteers split up into three teams - of Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida - competing for the first place in the quiz on the Autobiography of a Yogi. Delhi's team bagged the first place.

A few of the volunteers share their camp experiences here:

It was indeed a blissful opportunity to be a part of the this wonderfully organized volunteers retreat. It was wonderful efforts by the  organizers. It was much needed and desired. It should be organized annually or semi-annually - Pooja

Loved the retreat and would like to thank all the people who worked together to make it successful. It gave me an opportunity to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of life with God and help me learn and grow. - Dr. Ruchee

Thanks for the wonderful volunteers retreat. - Karuna Bhatia