The service activities focus primarily on renovating houses and buildings for the homeless and low income families. YouthBuild USA has a substantial number of affiliate organizations across the country. They build awareness of community issues and generate volunteers for local service projects. TFA places a diverse group of recent college graduates as teachers in urban and rural school districts facing critical teacher shortages. Members assume leadership roles on school committees, sponsoring after school enrichment and recreational opportunities.
Members also coordinate and implement service projects addressing specific community needs.