About
Generation SERVE offers Family Volunteering, Little Helpers, Teen Service Program activities, Teen Service Days, Teen Advisory Board, Teen Activity Leader and Co-Leader roles, See Teens Give, and Summer Volunteer-a-thon programming. Family Volunteering is offered in-person, virtual, and as SERVE at Home activities. Little Helpers sessions include a story, a short lesson, an age-appropriate service activity, and play.
Programs
- Family Volunteering — All ages; families with children as young as 3 years old; requires at least one adult and one child from the same household · Monthly calendar activities; offered in-person, virtual, and SERVE at Home
- Little Helpers — 3-5 · Sessions include a story, short lesson, age-appropriate service activity, and play
- Teen Service Program — 13-18 · Teen Service Days, Teen Advisory Board, and Teen Activity Leader/Co-Leader opportunities
- Teen Service Days — 13-18 · Monthly; teens serve alongside peers without a parent or guardian present
- Teen Advisory Board — 13-18 · Applications open in late May and close at the beginning of August each year
- Teen Activity Leader and Co-Leader — 16+ years for Activity Leaders; typically 13-15 years for Co-Leaders · Training and leadership roles within Generation SERVE activities
- See Teens Give — Teens · Partnership program with I Live Here I Give Here
- Summer Volunteer-a-thon — Seasonal programming
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- General schedule: Generation SERVE offers age-appropriate volunteer opportunities that grow with your family from early childhood through adolescence. Family Volunteering activities are offered in-person, virtual, and SERVE at Home. Teen Service Days are monthly. Teen Advisory Board applications open in late May and close at the beginning of August each year.
About the provider
Generation SERVE was founded in 2009 as Little Helping Hands and was rebranded in 2017-2018. Its mission is to spark a love for volunteering that inspires youth to grow into community-minded leaders. The program has a GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency and a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating with a 92% overall score.
- Family Volunteer Day — Free Family Volunteer Day
Parents should review activity requirements carefully. Some activities may require materials. Family Volunteering activities have age and participation requirements. Parents should confirm open spots before RSVPing. Teen Service Days are the only activities that allow teen drop-off. Registered friends or relatives may attend activities they RSVPd for in advance. For special circumstances, email [email protected] at least 48-72 hours in advance. Household registration must be completed by an adult.
What families say
“I think Generation SERVE fosters a culture of volunteerism and community service among families. It also instills values of empathy, responsibility, and civic engagement in children.” — Parent from 2023 Surveys
“I love seeing how the big kids model for the younger ones – my kids love shadowing the big kids and working together.” — Parent of 5 and 3 year old volunteers
“TAB has been such an important constant for me in high school! I have learned so much about volunteering and effective leadership through running Teen Service Days, working with the Fundraising Committee, and being an officer. I appreciate that this organization helps high schoolers get so much hands-on experience with volunteering and is also a great way to form valuable friendships!” — Allison H
Last updated October 25, 2026.
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