Serve Strong Partner Kit

Serve Strong Partner Kit

A plug-and-play 45-minute “Serve Once” mission for schools, youth orgs, and community centers

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Tagline: One small mission. Leave feeling proud.

What this kit helps you do:

Run a structured, safe, hands-on service session that builds youth confidence and belonging—without adding extra admin burden.

1) What is Serve Strong?

Serve Strong helps young people (14–24, starting with 16–20) build confidence and community through simple, real-world service—then connects generations through mentorship so the growth sticks.

This is not a long meeting. It’s a short, high-impact “mission” that creates an immediate win: “I showed up. I helped. I matter.”

2) Who this is for (and why it works)

Youth (participants)

  • Want purpose + confidence + belonging
  • Need a simple first step that isn’t awkward or overwhelming

Mentors (support)

  • Adults who want to help youth grow
  • Need structure, boundaries, and a clear role

Partner organization leaders (you)

  • Want reliable, safe, repeatable programming
  • Need something that runs cleanly and shows measurable results

Why it works: Short + structured + social + measurable. The first step is easy, and the follow-through is repeatable.

3) What you get in this Partner Kit

  • A 45-minute run-of-show (minute-by-minute agenda)
  • Role cards to keep the session organized
  • A mission menu (10 easy service options)
  • Safety + supervision guidelines
  • Copy/paste announcement + flyer text
  • A simple scoreboard tracker and post-event impact summary template

4) Partner requirements (so this stays low-risk)

You provide

  • A room / tables or an approved outdoor space
  • A staff point person present during the session
  • Approval of the mission activity (we’ll choose low-risk options)

We provide

  • The plan, roles, structure, and materials checklist
  • A simple impact summary you can share internally
  • A repeatable format you can run again monthly

Recommended format: On-site only, supervised, 45 minutes.

5) The “Serve Once” format (45 minutes)

Goal: One simple service mission. One clear win. No fluff.

0–5 min — Welcome + expectations

Say: “Thanks for being here. This is simple: one mission, one team, one win. We’ll start on time and end on time.”

Quick expectations:

  • Respectful behavior
  • Stay with the group
  • Phones away during mission
  • Everyone has a role

5–10 min — Assign roles (fast, no awkward icebreakers)

Assign or have volunteers choose:

  • Team Lead — keeps the pace and time
  • Buddy Captain — makes sure nobody is alone
  • Supply Runner — materials + restocks
  • Quality Check — consistency + completion
  • Safety Lead — boundaries + supervision reminders

10–35 min — Do the mission (hands-on)

Work fast. Keep it simple. Make the result visible.

35–42 min — Win moment + 2-question reflection

Ask (no circle share required—just a few volunteers):

  • “How do you feel now compared to when you walked in?”
  • “What surprised you?”

Close with: “You just proved you can make a difference.”

42–45 min — Optional next step (no pressure)

“If you want to do this again weekly or monthly, same time next week/month—raise your hand.”

6) Mission menu (choose 1 for your first pilot)

Pick one mission that fits your space and policies. Each is designed for 45 minutes.

  • Thank-you Card Mission — Write encouraging cards for teachers, healthcare workers, or seniors. Metric: # cards completed
  • Care Kit Assembly — Assemble hygiene kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, wipes, socks). Metric: # kits assembled
  • Snack Pack Assembly — Pack shelf-stable snack bags for a local pantry. Metric: # packs assembled
  • Book Sorting — Sort donated books by age/genre (or prep for a library/community shelf). Metric: # books sorted
  • Community Clean-Up (On-site) — Gloves + bags; clean approved areas (school grounds or nearby park if permitted). Metric: # bags filled
  • Encouragement Notes — Write notes for students taking exams / staff appreciation boards. Metric: # notes posted
  • Classroom/Facility Reset — Organize supplies, prep materials, clean and reset a classroom/community room. Metric: # rooms reset / tasks completed
  • Donation Sorting (On-site) — Sort pre-donated items into categories for drop-off (no collection during event). Metric: # boxes sorted
  • Awareness Pack Build (Non-political) — Build simple resource packets approved by partner org (local services list). Metric: # packets assembled
  • Community Appreciation Posters — Create positive posters for common areas (school/community center). Metric: # posters completed

Recommended first mission: Cards or kits (fast, low risk, visible outcome).

7) Materials checklist (generic)

  • Sign-in sheet (optional, partner-owned)
  • Timer/phone timer
  • Pens/markers, scissors, tape
  • Boxes/bags for finished items
  • Gloves + trash bags (if clean-up)
  • Table labels: “Supplies / In Progress / Completed”
  • Printed role cards (or write on paper)

8) Safety & boundaries (non-negotiables)

  • Adult supervision on-site at all times
  • No off-campus transport as part of the session
  • No collection of youth personal info by Serve Strong
  • No photos/video of minors without partner approval + proper consent
  • Clear behavior expectations and a quick “pause/reset” process
  • Incident reporting goes through the partner org’s normal process

9) Copy/paste promo text (for your announcements)

Morning announcement / newsletter blurb

SERVE STRONG (45 minutes) — [Day], [Time], [Location]
Join a quick, hands-on service mission that makes a real impact. Bring a friend. No long meeting—just show up, help out, and leave feeling proud. Spots: [#].

Club message version (Key Club/NHS/Leadership)

We’re running a 45-minute Serve Once mission during our meeting on [date]. Everyone gets a role, we complete a real service task, and we’re done. Bring a friend if you want.

Simple flyer text

SERVE STRONG
45-minute service mission
Bring a friend • Make a real impact • Leave feeling proud
[Date/Time/Location]

10) Scoreboard tracker (for measurable impact)

Track these 5 numbers:

  • Participants: ___
  • Minutes served: ___
  • Output: (kits/cards/bags/etc.) ___
  • Mentors/adults supporting: ___
  • Repeat intent: (# who want to do it again) ___

Post-event impact summary (copy/paste)

“Today we ran a 45-minute Serve Strong ‘Serve Once’ mission with [X] participants, completing [Y output] and delivering [Z] total service minutes. The group reported increased pride and connection, and [repeat intent #] students expressed interest in repeating weekly/monthly.”

11) Next steps (how to pilot this in 7 days)

  • Option A (best): Run it inside an existing club meeting (Key Club/NHS/Leadership)
  • Option B: After-school session (3:30–4:30 pm) with 10–20 students
  • Option C: Monthly Service Day cadence (repeatable)

Pilot ask:

“Can we schedule one 45-minute Serve Once mission next week on-site? We’ll bring the agenda, roles, and a materials checklist, and we’ll deliver a simple impact summary afterward.”

Quick contact line (no opt-ins)

For partnership coordination, use your existing partner communication channel (school email / org admin) and schedule through the host organization’s preferred process.