Empowering teen leaders to take initiative in creating positive change in our community
Generation SERVE’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of highly motivated teen leaders who want to make a difference and offer their voices as leaders for Generation SERVE. The members of the board act as ambassadors and deputies of the parent organization in support of our mission: to spark a love for volunteering that inspires youth to grow into community-minded leaders.
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Teen Advisory Board Application Process
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) application for the 2025-2026 term opens on May 14, 2025 and will close on Monday, August 4, 2025. Membership is open to teens ages 13-18 who are passionate about volunteering and want to dedicate a significant portion of their extra curricular time to the Generation SERVE organization. The application process includes a first round of written applications for all applicants and a second round of group interviews for those progressing to the final stage. Please carefully read through the application timeline, expectations, and responsibilities for TAB members before deciding to apply.
Our Teen Advisory Board is a small group with limited spots open each year, and the popular program sees a high volume of applications. While previous volunteer experience with Generation SERVE is not a strict prerequisite to apply, we highly suggest applicants spend time volunteering with our organization and/or consider training to become a teen activity leader or co-leader before applying for TAB membership. The application is linked beneath the important information below.
Our Teen Advisory Board is a small group with limited spots open each year, and the popular program sees a high volume of applications. While previous volunteer experience with Generation SERVE is not a strict prerequisite to apply, we highly suggest applicants spend time volunteering with our organization and/or consider training to become a teen activity leader or co-leader before applying for TAB membership. The application is linked beneath the important information below.
The Generation SERVE Teen Advisory Board 2025-26 Application timeline:
Online Application Open: May 14th-August 4th
Applications Due: August 4th by 11:59 pm
Second-Round Interview Invites Sent: by August 11th
Group Interviews: August 16th and 17th
Membership Offers Extended: by August 25th
First TAB Meeting: September 8th
Online Application Open: May 14th-August 4th
Applications Due: August 4th by 11:59 pm
Second-Round Interview Invites Sent: by August 11th
Group Interviews: August 16th and 17th
Membership Offers Extended: by August 25th
First TAB Meeting: September 8th
The Teen Advisory Board’s members will:
Being on TAB is a big responsibility, often taking up a minimum of 6 hours of commitment per month. Participation, accountability, and communication is critical to the program's success. As a member of TAB, you will have the following commitments for September- May of your service year:
Additionally, Successful TAB members are organized and proactive about their commitments and schedules. Checking your email and other communication methods (Slack, etc) is crucial for TAB members, as communication happens in-between the monthly meetings.
TAB general meetings for the 2025-26 service year are currently scheduled for Monday evenings from 6-8pm on the following dates: September 8th, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st, January 12th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, and May (TBD- likely virtual).
More questions? Email [email protected]
- Advise, plan, and implement teen volunteering activities and programs, including serving as an Activity Leader for the Teen Service Day (TSD) and Family Volunteering (FVP) programs.
- Serve as an ambassador for Generation SERVE to the community in many ways, including advocacy for our organization and our partners.
- Create content and creative works for the many outreach channels, including our blog, newsletter, and social media.
- Design and facilitate fundraisers and other initiatives to support our teen programming and the overall organnization.
- Create an inviting teen community for Generation SERVE and strive to serve the needs of that community through programming.
- Participate in service learning and other training opportunities provided by Generation SERVE to build leadership, advocacy, and communication skills to build capacity as a teen leader.
Being on TAB is a big responsibility, often taking up a minimum of 6 hours of commitment per month. Participation, accountability, and communication is critical to the program's success. As a member of TAB, you will have the following commitments for September- May of your service year:
- 1 general meeting (2 hours, in-person at Generation SERVE's offices on a weekday evening each month)
- 1 committee meeting (up to an 1 hour every month- various formats and days TBD)
- About 2-3 hours volunteering as an Activity Leader for Generation SERVE per month (usually weekends)
- About 1 hour of work based on current TAB projects and initiatives, including regular record keeping for their TAB participation and involvement (assorted solo tasks with varied timing and due dates)
- Volunteering to support Family Volunteer Day (Fall) and Big Night Out (Spring) and participation in See Teens Give (winter/spring) is required
Additionally, Successful TAB members are organized and proactive about their commitments and schedules. Checking your email and other communication methods (Slack, etc) is crucial for TAB members, as communication happens in-between the monthly meetings.
TAB general meetings for the 2025-26 service year are currently scheduled for Monday evenings from 6-8pm on the following dates: September 8th, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st, January 12th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, and May (TBD- likely virtual).
More questions? Email [email protected]
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