Serve! offers experiential learning programs for youth. These include full-time, after-school and summer components for a variety of age groups as well as one-time workshops. Each program involves a combination of personal development, skills building activities, teamwork initiatives, learning about diversity and community involvement through service work.

Our programs include:

• Experience This! - a full-time six-month program for youth between 17 and 24 years of age. Youth undertake projects within the community, work on life and job skills development, and receive a living stipend.
• Serve Up The Summer - a full-time six-week summer program for youth 13 to 16 years of age. Participants engage in volunteer activities and work on personal skills development and team-building in a fun, interactive setting.
• Step Up - an after school and March Break program for youth 13-16 years old.This program fosters community involvement, skills development and teamwork.
• Making It Work - Serve!’s summer experiential learning program for youth 17 - 21 years old. Participants engage in a full-time, six-week program that focuses leadership development, teamwork, community involvement, and employment preparedness.

For more information on these programs check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Many of the resources created by youth participants for youth are available online

Over the years Serve! has also offered projects centred on vital issues facing youth and society ranging from domestic violence to hate crimes. More information on these can be found on our past programs pages.