At First Serve Miami, we believe that everyone has something to give. Whether it’s your time, your talents, your energy, or your support, every contribution helps us create opportunities for underserved youth through tennis, education, life skills, and enrichment.
There are many ways to get involved with First Serve Miami, and your path may look different depending on what you’re looking for.
Volunteers are an important part of the First Serve Miami community. From supporting tournaments and special events to helping prepare programs and community initiatives, volunteers help us create more opportunities for underserved youth throughout South Florida.
Whether you’re a tennis enthusiast, a professional with a special skill, a community member looking to give back, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, there’s a place for you at First Serve Miami.
Volunteer opportunities may include:
Help with tournament check-in, event setup and breakdown, hospitality, registration, logistics, and other event needs.
Help organize and prepare backpacks, school supplies, tennis equipment, clothing, books, and other resources for youth in our programs.
Support approved education, literacy, enrichment, and youth-development activities.
Participate in approved projects that help improve and support the community spaces where First Serve Miami serves youth.
Help with organizational projects such as organizing materials, preparing packets, inventory, data entry, research, and other administrative needs.
Volunteers with skills in photography, videography, graphic design, social media, marketing, or communications may have opportunities to support FSM’s outreach and storytelling.
Have a particular skill, idea, or area of expertise you’d like to contribute? Tell us about it. We are always interested in finding meaningful ways for volunteers to support our mission.
Becoming an FSM volunteer is a simple process designed to make sure every volunteer is prepared for the role they will be performing.
Tell us about yourself, your interests, availability, skills, and the types of opportunities you’re interested in. 18 or older · Under 18
Our team will review your application and determine which volunteer opportunities are appropriate based on your age, experience, requested role, and level of interaction with youth.
Depending on your volunteer role, you may be required to complete safety training, background screening, waivers, orientation, or other FSM requirements before volunteering.
Once approved, you’ll be able to sign up for available volunteer opportunities or be contacted about opportunities that match your interests.
Arrive prepared, follow FSM policies and the direction of your assigned staff member, and help us make a difference.
Some volunteer opportunities may involve interaction with First Serve Miami participants. Because the safety and well-being of our youth comes first, additional requirements may apply to volunteers serving in youth-facing roles. Requirements may vary based on your age and the type and frequency of your interaction with youth.
Adult volunteers serving in applicable youth-facing roles may be required to complete USTA Safe Play requirements, including applicable training and background screening.
Volunteers should never assume that approval for one type of volunteer activity automatically qualifies them for every FSM activity or program.
First Serve Miami welcomes volunteers with a wide range of skills and professional backgrounds. You may be able to help with:
Tell us what you do best, and we’ll see how your skills can support our mission.
Choose the application that fits your age to get started.
Looking for a meaningful way for your company, school, team, club, or organization to give back?
First Serve Miami offers group service opportunities that bring people together to support underserved youth through tennis, education, life skills, and enrichment.
Whether your group has a few hours, a full day, or wants to build an ongoing partnership, we can help create an opportunity that fits your team and makes a meaningful impact.
Group opportunities are available for:
Organize a drive for tennis equipment, school supplies, books, clothing, backpacks, or other items that support FSM youth.
Help with tournaments, fundraising events, community events, and special initiatives.
Assist with organizing equipment, preparing materials, assembling program resources, or getting spaces ready for activities.
Support approved literacy, educational, career, or enrichment initiatives.
Work together on projects that improve the experience and resources available to the youth and communities we serve.
Share your team’s professional skills in areas such as marketing, communications, technology, graphic design, photography, administration, fundraising, event planning, or other areas where FSM may have a need.
Submit a Group & Corporate Service Request with information about your organization, group size, preferred dates, and the type of service you are interested in.
Our team will review your request and identify an existing opportunity or discuss a potential group project.
FSM will provide the details your group needs, including expectations, arrival information, responsibilities, and any materials or requirements.
Your group works alongside FSM to support an approved project or event.
Groups interested in ongoing engagement may have opportunities to return, sponsor programs, support events, or develop a long-term community partnership.
Your group doesn’t have to serve just once. Organizations can explore ongoing ways to support First Serve Miami, including:
Group service opportunities are coordinated in advance so that FSM can provide a meaningful experience while protecting the safety and privacy of the youth we serve.
All participants are expected to:
Certain activities involving regular or direct interaction with youth may have additional requirements.
Bring your team together and make a difference beyond the workplace, classroom, court, or community.
Looking to volunteer individually? Visit our Volunteer pathway.Looking for community service hours? First Serve Miami provides approved volunteer opportunities where high school students can give back to their community while supporting our mission to provide tennis, education, life skills, and enrichment opportunities to underserved youth.
Whether you need a few hours or are looking for ongoing service opportunities, we want to help you make your time count.
Our High School Community Service Program is designed for students who:
Students must be approved by First Serve Miami before completing service hours on behalf of the organization.
Complete our High School Community Service Application and tell us about yourself, how many hours you need, your deadline, your availability, and the types of projects you’re interested in.
The First Serve Miami team will review your application and determine which volunteer opportunities are appropriate for you. Because our programs serve minors, students may only participate in activities that have been approved for youth volunteers.
Before your first service activity, you may be required to complete:
Once approved, you’ll be able to participate in available community service opportunities. Opportunities may include tournaments, donation drives, event preparation, community projects, administrative support, and other approved FSM activities.
Students must sign in and sign out for every service activity. An FSM staff member or designated supervisor will verify the hours completed.
Once your service has been completed, FSM can provide documentation verifying your approved service hours.
Community service opportunities may include:
Help with event setup, registration, hospitality, organization, and other approved event responsibilities.
Sort and organize backpacks, school supplies, books, tennis equipment, clothing, and other donated resources.
Help prepare educational materials, literacy resources, activity kits, and other program materials.
Participate in approved park and community improvement projects.
Help prepare folders, packets, equipment, supplies, and materials for FSM programs and events.
Assist with approved office projects, organizing, inventory, data entry, research, and other administrative needs.
Participate in approved projects designed to encourage and support the youth in our programs.
Students cannot receive FSM service-hour credit for activities that were not approved in advance.
If your school or organization requires a specific form to verify your hours, bring it with you or submit it according to FSM’s instructions.
FSM will only verify hours that were actually completed and documented through our volunteer process.
High school volunteers assist with approved tasks but are not responsible for supervising, coaching, transporting, or independently working with FSM program participants.
Community service is more than earning a signature. We ask every student to arrive on time, dress appropriately for the activity, follow instructions, and represent First Serve Miami with respect.
Submit your High School Community Service Application to get started.
First Serve Miami welcomes students, educators, and researchers who want to learn more about our work and the impact of tennis, education, life skills, and enrichment on underserved youth.
Whether you are completing a class assignment, conducting research, preparing a presentation, or exploring nonprofit and youth development work, we may be able to help you better understand our organization and the communities we serve.
This pathway is designed for:
Depending on the project and staff availability, approved academic requests may include:
Speak with an FSM team member about our mission, programs, operations, community impact, or organizational development.
Learn about our tennis, education, life skills, enrichment, and youth development programs.
Use First Serve Miami as a real-world example for coursework, research, or case studies.
Gather approved information that can help you complete a class report, presentation, paper, or other academic assignment.
Students and researchers with more extensive projects may submit a request for consideration by the FSM team.
Tell us about yourself, your school or organization, your assignment or research project, and what you are hoping to learn from First Serve Miami.
Our team will review the request and determine whether we can support the project.
If approved, we will coordinate with you based on staff availability and the scope of your project.
Use the information provided by FSM to complete your academic work while respecting our organizational and youth-protection guidelines.
If appropriate, we may ask you to share the completed project, presentation, or report with First Serve Miami.
Academic access is different from volunteering with First Serve Miami.
When submitting your request, please provide:
We appreciate students and researchers who take the time to learn about First Serve Miami and the communities we serve.
Interested in volunteering or completing community service hours? Please visit our Volunteer or High School Community Service pathways instead.
