USA Youth Program
Lead. Serve.
Lead. Serve.
Inspire.
Develop real-world leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in your community. Join thousands of young leaders at VT Seva centers across the USA.
Develop real-world leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in your community. Join thousands of young leaders at VT Seva centers across the USA.
Part of youth leadership development is giving back as a team to the community you live in. Many youth volunteers spearhead activities, nurturing their leadership and team-building skills. Participate to explore the opportunities and discover how you can be a leader.
Youth use their VT Seva experience to strengthen college applications and develop the skills employers value.
The federal PVSA program has been temporarily paused by AmeriCorps (effective May 27, 2025), and new awards are not being issued anywhere in the country. VT Seva is not able to grant PVSA awards during this pause. Everything else continues fully — our volunteering, mentorship, and leadership programs are ongoing, and we keep recognizing youth with VT Seva certificates and volunteer-hour tracking. We'll resume PVSA recognition once the federal program reopens. Check program status →
Through hands-on volunteering, youth build skills that benefit academics, college applications, and future careers.
Tackle real-world challenges
Lead diverse volunteer groups
Plan and execute projects
Take ownership of activities
Starting your volunteer journey is easy — just three steps.
Locate the VT Seva branch nearest you from our 25+ centers across the USA. Browse centers →
Reach out to your local branch director to learn about upcoming events and activities.
Join events, connect with other volunteers, and begin making an impact.
Samhita joined VT Seva's Summer Internship thinking she would teach children at Allampally and Nethra Vidyalaya. From organizing classroom activities and teaching English to playing games after school, she developed leadership skills while witnessing the courage and selflessness of the children she served.
The Detroit Youth Board organized senior-center bonfires, environmental cleanups, and community events throughout 2024 — from serving seniors at Manoogian Senior Center to leading Adopt-a-Road cleanups, packing 9,744 lbs of food at Forgotten Harvest, supporting 300+ families with back-to-school giveaways, and raising $7,000+ at their annual walkathon for Angels of Hope.
VT Seva taught me that leadership is about serving others. The skills I gained helped me get into my dream college and land my first internship.
I started as a shy volunteer and became a team leader organizing events for 100+ people. This experience changed my life.
Join a youth club or sign up to volunteer at a VT Seva center near you.
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