Lead a chapter

Bring Serve Strong to Your Community.

Lead a Serve Strong chapter and empower your friends to serve those in need. We’ll equip you with a launch kit, monthly event templates, and mentor support.

Impact

Create tangible local change by serving veterans, seniors, foster families, or your community’s chosen cause.

Leadership Growth

Develop leadership skills through training, mentorship, and real-world event planning.

Community & Support

Join a national network of youth leaders, mentors, and advisors cheering you on.

Chapter steps

Simple steps to launch a chapter.

1) Sign Up & Training

Register and receive your Chapter Leader Launch Kit, event templates, and mentor support.

2) Build Your Team

Recruit two friends or mentors to join your leadership team and rally your community.

3) Plan Your Impact

Choose a cause and schedule your first monthly event using our plug-and-play plans.

4) Launch & Lead

Host your kickoff service event—we’ll spotlight your story and connect you with other chapters.

Mentor support

You’re not alone.

Every chapter leader is paired with a Serve Strong mentor—an experienced volunteer from another generation who provides guidance and encouragement.

“Starting a chapter was the most rewarding experience—our mentor made it easy.” — Jane, 18

Next steps

Chapter applications are opening soon.

For now, explore how chapters work and join a service event. We’re building the safest way to onboard youth leaders.

What you can do right now

  • Read impact stories and see what a chapter looks like in action.
  • Find a local service event and volunteer with a team.
  • Support the mission with a donation.