Volunteer Programs for Families

Creating tomorrow’s changemakers today through meaningful service experiences that transform both communities and young lives.

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How to Get Involved at All Ages

Generation SERVE offers age-appropriate volunteer opportunities that grow with your family, building a foundation for lifelong community engagement from early childhood through adolescence.

Family Volunteering Program

Children learn community service best by doing—volunteering alongside parents provides powerful firsthand experiences of making a difference. This shared service benefits both communities and families, with research confirming health improvements for volunteers and parents reporting positive developmental changes in their children.

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Teen Service Programs

Generation SERVE empowers teens as community leaders through three key initiatives: monthly Teen Service Days designed by teens for teens, Teen Activity Leader and Co-Leader training for experienced teen volunteers, and the Teen Advisory Board members driving organizational impact.

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Little Helpers Program

Designed by certified teachers, our Little Helpers program introduces our youngest volunteers to service while building community connections. Each session combines storytelling, age-appropriate service activities, and social playtime where children and parents make new friends together.

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Specialty Programs

Generation SERVE offers unique engagement opportunities beyond regular volunteering, including seasonal programming like our Summer Volunteer-a-thon challenge and the See Teens Give program collaboration with I Live Here, I Give Here. These specialty programs enhance our mission while creating meaningful pathways for deeper community involvement.

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Service Pathway

Guiding young people through progressive volunteer experiences that build lifelong community leadership skills.

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Volunteers in Early Childhood

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Develops a Habit of Volunteering

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Experiences a Change in Perspective

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Develops a Passion/Feels Empowered

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Takes on Leadership Role in Community

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Lifelong Volunteer/ Philanthropist/ Community Leader

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