via JustJared.com and lgf.org.uk

It’s official—Lady Gaga has landed and it looks like it won’t be long until she is queen. She took a break from ‘just dancing’ around the UK for the Circus Live Tour on Monday to make a surprise visit to her new charity in Manchester, England. While she has had to call out sick for two shows, Lady G is back and ready to serve the community!

Lady Gaga spent the day at Body Positive North West, a center in Manchester for young people affected by HIV/AIDS. She met 50 or so volunteers who were taking part in "Orange RockCorps"—an event that encourages young people to volunteer. Each volunteer was rewarded with a ticket to GaGa’s gig at the Manchester Apollo on July 13th.

Why did Lady Gaga pick this cause? After all, she could have thrown her support behind any organization in the world (they would be lucky to have her!) "I have a lot of gay and lesbian friends who are confronted by the fears of that sort of lifestyle. I am a very supportive, proactive woman and I really just wanted to paint with them today," she said.

Lady even helped them with a mural of…well…herself! Lady contributed to the massive self-portrait the BPNW volunteers had been working on by painting the words “Love + Art + Kindness” in pink onto it. After she was done letting out her inner painter, Gaga interviewed a young member about his life with HIV.

"They are so vibrant and its art and love and togetherness,” said Gaga of her trip, “It is everything that should be around the very serious thing that is HIV." She’s right—the arts are a key part of a young person’s education and an outlet for creative self expression. They also improve academic achievement -- enhancing test scores, attitudes, social skills, critical and creative thinking.

Help Lady Gaga spread the world about HIV/AIDS by bringing the facts to your school. And tell us what you think of Lady G’s volunteerism. Do you like her charity choice? Do you think her efforts will inspire others to get involved? Comment below!