Leadership
Broward County Teen Court
High school • Confirm eligibility
Train for courtroom roles such as juror, clerk, bailiff or advocate while learning about justice and responsibility.
Serve & Grow
Youth helping youth make a difference
A place to serve & grow.
Helping every student find their place to serve.
A youth-led resource connecting middle and high school students with volunteer, mentoring, leadership and community-service opportunities.
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Find an opportunity that fits you.
From animals and healthcare to mentoring and the environment, there is more than one way to make a difference.
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Faith & Growth
Awana Trek & Journey
Grades 6–12
Christian discipleship, mentoring and student leadership through Trek for middle school and Journey for high school.
Healthcare
Memorial Healthcare System
Teen program • Requirements vary
Explore healthcare while supporting patients, families and caregivers across Memorial facilities.
Animals
Humane Society Teen Club
Ages 13–17
Build compassion and help animals through education, fundraising and community-service activities.
Community
HandsOn South Florida
Teen programs • Ages vary
Choose from guided monthly service projects supporting a wide range of trusted local nonprofits.
Education
Broward County Library
Students • Branch rules vary
Support literacy, teen programs, events, technology and community outreach at a local library branch.
Environment
Keep Broward Beautiful
Students and groups
Join community cleanups and environmental projects while helping make Broward cleaner and greener.
Environment
Broward Parks EcoAction Days
All ages • Under 13 with adult
Restore natural areas, remove invasive plants and learn about Broward County ecosystems.
Hunger Relief
Feeding South Florida
Project-specific
Help sort, pack or distribute food so South Florida families can access nutritious meals.
Animals
Broward County Animal Care
Students • Confirm minimum age
Support shelter animals through approved volunteer or foster-care opportunities.
Mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters
High-school mentors
High School Bigs meet with younger students to encourage learning, confidence and connection.
Leadership
American Red Cross Youth
Middle and high school
Join youth volunteer initiatives or a school Red Cross Club focused on service, preparedness and leadership.
Sports & Inclusion
Special Olympics Florida
Event-specific
Support athletes at South Region competitions and inclusive sporting events, including Broward opportunities.
Mentoring
100 Black Men of Greater Fort Lauderdale
Youth programs • Confirm enrollment
Discover mentoring, education, leadership, health and economic-empowerment programs for local youth.
Leadership
PNA Project Leadership
Middle and high school
Build confidence, make community connections, practice leadership skills and learn from local professionals and mentors.
Leadership
Broward Youth Coalition
Grades 6–12
Develop leadership and advocacy skills while promoting mental health, healthy choices and substance-use prevention across Broward County.
Middle school founder
Meet the founder
Josiah started with a simple question: “Where can I serve?”
“I was spending a lot of time looking for places where I could serve and grow. When I finally found great opportunities, I would share them with my friends. Then I realized I wanted to share them with all young people who want to grow.”
Josiah is a Broward County middle schooler. He believes young people already have the desire to make a difference—the hard part is often knowing where to begin. He created A Place to Serve & Grow to meet that desire with one easy, varied and trustworthy list of opportunities.
Before you begin
Make sure your service counts.
Every school has its own rules. An opportunity may be meaningful without qualifying for official service hours, so always confirm first.
- 1Ask your school
Get approval from your service-learning coordinator before starting.
- 2Confirm with the organization
Ask about age limits, supervision, applications and hour documentation.
- 3Keep good records
Log dates and hours and request a signature or verification promptly.
Help the list grow
Know an opportunity other students should discover?
Josiah’s goal is to build this resource with the community. Every suggestion will be reviewed and verified before it is added.