JustServe City Program

The JustServe City program provides local governments with support for boosting volunteerism in their communities and recognizes cities and volunteers for their efforts. Participating in the JustServe City program is a powerful way to unite a community and build a culture of service.

The program consists of three main aspects:

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JustServe Cities

Municipalities that formally commit to promoting and supporting volunteerism.
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Gregory Waclawek of Oshawa, Ontario, holds up a piece of litter during a JustServe cleanup along the shore of Lake Ontario on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Waclawek is recognized as the one millionth user of JustServe. He works for A Greener Future, an environmental non-profit that cleans up litter along the shores of Lake Ontario.

JustServe Hero Award

Individuals who have been recognized by a JustServe City for their volunteer efforts.
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A JustServe volunteer participates in a litter cleanup effort on the shores of Lake Ontario in Oshawa, Ontario, on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Global JustServe Cities

JustServe Cities that have received the Global JustServe City Award for their outreach.
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Tips for Encouraging Service in Your City

Looking for ideas to grow volunteerism in your community? Cities have found the following tips successful:
  • Utilize the JustServe Platform: Share volunteer opportunities on JustServe using the website or app and encourage members of your city to do the same.
  • Recognize Volunteers: Publicly acknowledge the efforts of city members through the JustServe Hero Award .
  • Promote Opportunities During City Events: Highlight volunteer opportunities during city days and events to increase visibility and participation.
  • Share Successes: Showcase your city’s service efforts on social media and tag JustServe’s Instagram and Facebook accounts.
  • Engage Local Youth Councils and Service Clubs: Involve young people and local service organizations and clubs in volunteer activities to foster a culture of service from an early age.
  • Participate in National Days of Service: Organize city service opportunities for annual events like MLK Day of Service , Global Youth Service Day , and 9/11 Service Day .

How Can Cities Leverage JustServe?

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Mobilize volunteers quickly for service projects and emergency response.
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Strengthen relationships between city departments, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based groups.
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Increase visibility for local volunteer efforts that positively impact the community.
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Extend the reach of city services, ensuring that more residents benefit from available resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JustServe City Program?
The JustServe City program helps local governments increase volunteerism within their communities. The program consists of JustServe Cities , Global JustServe Cities , and the JustServe Hero Award .
What is a JustServe City?
A JustServe City is a municipality that has formally committed to promoting and supporting volunteerism.
What is a Global JustServe City?
A Global JustServe City is a JustServe City that has received the Global JustServe City Award for its exceptional service outreach.
What is the JustServe Hero Award?
The JustServe Hero Award is a prestigious designation that JustServe Cities can use to recognize individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to volunteering and have made a significant impact in their community through service.
Does it cost money to participate in the JustServe City program?
Nope! The JustServe City program is free to all participating municipalities.
How is JustServe funded?
JustServe is a humanitarian offering from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints .