Serve! works with diverse and at-risk youth ages 13-24 in inner-city communities in experiential education that connects youth and the community – and positively impacts both. Youth who come to Serve! often face obstacles – personal, economic, and social – that have made it difficult to achieve success. The program at Serve! is designed to help them overcome these obstacles and achieve success. Youth participants with Serve! discover their true potential through developing leadership and teamwork skills.
Unlike any other program in Toronto, and unique to Serve!, we use a comprehensive, tailored and holistic approach to tackle the issues facing youth today: through personal development, team work, community service, and for our older youth, financial assistance – all on the platform of experiential and reflective learning. Serve! engages marginalized and disadvantaged youth so that they can establish personal direction, overcome obstacles, achieve goals and become involved citizens and leaders.
Key to Serve!’s success is the community service aspect of our programs. Youth spend 50% of their time while at Serve! assisting others in the community. Not only does this build confidence and tangible experience, it builds relationships and understanding.
Serve!’s unique approach is award-winning and effective: 95% of last year’s youth achieved their goals by returning to high-school, entering post-secondary education, or finding employment.
For details on Serve! and Serve!’s programs for youth, contact us at:
543 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON
M5A 1V1
(416) 933.2950
f. (416) 933.2951
info@servecanada.org
www.servecanada.org