Generation SERVE is a youth volunteering nonprofit organization that creates pathways for meaningful community engagement at every age, fostering a lifelong commitment to service. Through our structured programs and diverse service opportunities, we empower young people and teen volunteers to become active community participants. Join us today and be part of creating a positive impact in Central Texas!
Generation SERVE has earned GuideStar’s Gold Seal of Transparency, demonstrating our commitment to accountability and open communication with donors and community members.
Generation SERVE has earned Charity Navigator’s prestigious Four-Star rating with a 92% overall score, placing us among the most trusted and effective youth organizations in the nation.
Our mission is to spark a love for volunteering that inspires youth to grow into community-minded leaders, with a vision of inspiring generations of changemakers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to make a difference through targeted outreach, ongoing diversity training, community partnerships, and accessible programming that ensures all can participate in our mission. Through our comprehensive service pathway of Family Volunteering, Little Helpers, and Teen Service, we create meaningful engagement opportunities for youth of all ages.
Rebranded to Generation SERVE to reflect expanded age range (3-17); sharpened organizational vision toward developing community-minded young leaders.
Marissa Vogel started a movement in 2009 when, unable to find meaningful volunteer opportunities for her 4 and 6-year-old daughters, she founded Little Helping Hands. Her vision was simple yet powerful: children need real service experiences to develop into adults who care about making a difference.
What began as one mother’s solution evolved into Generation SERVE, an organization engaging youth of all ages in meaningful service across communities. Thanks to Marissa’s leadership and vision, Generation SERVE has now involved more than 40,000 young people and their families, contributing over 100,000 volunteer hours to nearly 200 nonprofit organizations in Central Texas.
The Generation SERVE Board established a Founder’s Fund with Austin Community Foundation honoring Marissa and early supporters. This separate fund will strategically support organizational expansion, innovative programming, staffing, infrastructure building, and capital projects—preserving Marissa’s legacy while fueling Generation SERVE’s future impact.
For the fastest reply for direct concerns over the weekend, text our Weekend Monitor at 512.271.4933. You can also call this number or email the address above.
For third party service hour verification requests, please fill in the following contact information
Name/Title: Program Manager
Email: contact@generationserve.org Phone: 512.271.4933
Please note that Generation SERVE does not maintain traditional office hours due to the nature of our work, so we ask that you contact us in advance to coordinate any drop-off or delivery.
