Tanyaradzwa Tizora
Cleopatra Shamiso Mutetwa an architecture student at National University of Science and Technology who wrote the book “Incubate Your Hope” has been nominated for the Best Community Service Leader and Volunteer award.
Mutetwa was nominated for the award along with five others at the Ignite Youth Awards which are being held in Borrowdale Harare on December 16 2023.
The Ignite Youth Awards that recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of socially responsible youth aged between 13 and 40 years.
When asked how and when she started volunteering Mutetwa said she has been always passionate about it and this has inspired others to do the same. She went on to encourage the youth who want to offer their services in their different communities to go for it.
“Volunteering is something that I am passionate about. I have been doing it since high school but recently I realized that talking about it and making it open inspires other people to also do the same.
“I noticed that a lot of young people like to help in their communities through different services but most of them do not know how to start and where to go,” said Mutetwa.
Those who want to vote for her can follow the Ignite Youth Instagram page and look for her post and like it.
Mutetwa is passionate about helping in whatever way she can, she visits orphanages, old people’s homes and help out feed, clean among other chores.