NYNational Young Mens Service League
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About National Young Mens Service League
For mothers and teenage sons, high school becomes a shared season of service through the Carrollton chapter of Young Men’s Service League. They volunteer together at chapter-approved philanthropies, take on rotating leadership roles, and learn practical skills from car repair to interview preparation. Support for this local chapter helps sustain a program built around serving the community while strengthening mother-son relationships.
The chapter asks families to stay involved throughout a son’s four years of high school, with service hours completed together and leadership roles that rotate annually. Its structured life-skills curriculum gives young men a practical setting to build leadership abilities alongside their mothers.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Mother-son community service
Mothers and their teenage sons volunteer together at chapter-approved philanthropies during the son's four years of high school.
Leadership opportunities
Each mother and son serves individually in a chapter job or leadership position, with roles rotating annually.
Four-year life-skills curriculum
Young men participate in a structured curriculum covering leadership and life skills, including car repair, interview skills, cooking, and hazing prevention.
Chapter meetings
Young men attend at least five chapter meetings per year and mothers attend at least three. Meetings include the curriculum and local speakers.
About this work
Mission
To assist, serve, and support those who are in need in the community, develop leadership skills among members, and promote mother-son relationships.
Who they serve
Mothers and their teenage sons, beginning the membership process during the son's 8th-grade year and continuing through his four years of high school.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
“Our four years with YMSL gave Noah and I the chance to serve our community while spending meaningful time together.” Corri & Noah, Senior ’26, Dallas, Texas
“YMSL provided James and me the chance to serve our community while teaching him leadership skills for life.” Vicky & James, Senior ’24, Frisco, Texas
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles National Young Mens Service League has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer with a teenage son at chapter-approved philanthropies, with a minimum of 20 service hours required annually and at least half served as a mother-son team.
- Serve in an individual job or leadership position within the chapter. Positions rotate annually.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
When does the membership process begin?
Prospective members begin during the fall or winter of their son’s 8th-grade year.
Who is the formal member of YMSL?
The mother is the formal YMSL member, while mothers and sons participate together in service and chapter activities.
Is sponsorship required to join the chapter?
Yes. YMSL is a sponsorship organization, so a prospective member must be mentored and sponsored by a current chapter member. If you do not know anyone in YMSL, the chapter can help.
What service commitment is expected each year?
Members must complete at least 20 service hours each year at chapter-approved philanthropies. At least half of those hours must be completed as a mother-son team.
What leadership and meeting commitments are part of the program?
Each mother and son serves individually in a chapter job or leadership position. Young men attend at least five meetings each year, and mothers attend at least three.
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