While TNF’s primary mission is to raise funds and create meaningful impact in underprivileged communities across Tamil Nadu, we also recognize the importance of serving the communities where we live, learn, and thrive.
TNF Youth LOVES Club members actively demonstrate this commitment through service projects that benefit their local communities. Each club is committed to organizing and participating in at least one community service initiative every quarter.
These projects are typically identified, planned, and led by the club officers, providing valuable opportunities for youth to develop leadership, teamwork, and project management skills. Chapter Youth LOVES Coordinators and parent volunteers serve as mentors and guides, supporting the students throughout the planning and execution process.
Through these service efforts, our youth volunteers not only make a positive difference in their local communities but also embody the spirit of compassion, responsibility, and civic engagement that defines TNF.
Any member of the Youth LOVES Club is welcome to serve as a Project Lead or Co-Lead for a Serve Local project. Project leaders play an important role in planning, organizing, and coordinating community service activities.
Submit a Serve Local project proposal to the Club Officers and the Youth LOVES Coordinator.
Work with the Club Officers and Youth LOVES Coordinator during the project review and approval process.
Recruit co-leads and volunteer team members as needed.
Lead the planning, organization, and execution of the project.
Provide periodic progress updates to the Youth LOVES Coordinator and Club Officers throughout the project.
Submit a final project report to the Youth LOVES Coordinator and Club Officers after the project is completed.
All Serve Local projects must be reviewed and approved by the Club Officers, with guidance from the Youth LOVES Coordinator, before project activities begin.
The Club Officers and/or the Youth LOVES Coordinator may also initiate Serve Local projects and recruit Project Leads, Co-Leads, and volunteer team members to support those efforts.
Volunteer recognition is administered by the Director of Youth in consultation with the Youth LOVES Coordinator. Serve Local volunteers may be recognized in one or more of the following ways:
Project Recognition: Completed Serve Local projects will be featured on this website, along with the names of volunteers who actively participated. A project report may also be published on the respective chapter’s website.
Serve with Skills Award: Project Leads and volunteers who make significant contributions and demonstrate outstanding leadership or service may be considered for the Serve with Skills Award.
Certificate of Recognition: Each volunteer will receive a Certificate of Recognition documenting their volunteer service and hours completed.
Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA): Eligible volunteer hours will be recorded and may be applied toward the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) when the program is available. As of July 2026, the PVSA program is on hold.
Chapter Recognition: Local chapters may recognize volunteers during chapter meetings or special events at the discretion of the chapter leadership.
On Friday, February 13, members of the TNF Austin Youth LOVES Club, accompanied by their parents, volunteered at the Central Texas Food Bank as part of the club’s inaugural Serve Local community service initiative.
Working in the food bank’s kitchen alongside two college volunteers, the team prepared and assembled 300 medically tailored and regular meals for children and families experiencing food insecurity.
This volunteer activity marks the beginning of the club’s commitment to serving the Austin community through meaningful, hands-on service. The TNF Austin Youth LOVES Club looks forward to organizing and participating in many more local service projects in the future.
Youth LOVES Volunteers: Annamalai Arunachalam and Shrinidhi Sridhar
