Youth federations in colleges and universities mainly organize various public welfare activities beneficial to society, recruit volunteers to do volunteer service, and also assist other departments in preparing and recruiting volunteers.

The activities frequently held by the Youth Federation in colleges and universities are: co-construction with neighboring units and regular provision of quantitative services; Nursing homes for the elderly; Primary and secondary school teaching; Caring for the disabled and caring for children in orphanages; Assist in traffic diversion; Love donation; Environmental protection; Conduct earthquake-resistant publicity; Mother's Day, Father's Day and other related activities.

Youth volunteer activities provide young people with an excellent opportunity to get in touch with social reality and truly understand and know the national conditions of China, which not only enriches their life experiences, but also enhances their perceptual knowledge.