California Volunteers, Office of the Governor is looking forward to the start of an ambitious new service year for California Service Corps, which includes #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, Youth Service Corps, California Climate Action Corps and AmeriCorps California. With a force of 10,000 service members, California is leading the way in national service as members are expected to provide over five million service hours in 2025.

“As we launch this new service year with the nation’s largest service corps, we reaffirm that service to others is the highest form of civic duty,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “These paid opportunities embody the best of California’s values — a commitment to each other, mutual understanding, and the belief that when we lift others, we all rise together.”

Over the last year, more than 38,000 Californians applied for a chance to earn money while serving their communities. In the coming year, California Service Corps programs will be over 10,000 members strong and will help communities by:

Taking climate action;

Tutoring and mentoring K-12 students;

Supporting communities experiencing and recovering from disasters;

Combating food insecurity and connecting vulnerable people to vital resources and services.

“Service members have stepped up to bridge divides and help their communities by serving in the California Service Corps,” said California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday. “These members are the state’s future leaders and we need their energy and enthusiasm to address our greatest challenges.”

The launch of a new service year highlights California Volunteers, Office of the Governor’s commitment and momentum to scale up its programs which are made possible by the leadership and budget investments of the governor and the state legislature.

California Service Corps members gain skills and experience while making new friends and effecting positive change in their communities. Members receive living stipends and many can receive up to $10,000 toward higher education after completing their service.

“The California State University is thrilled to kick off another year of service with the California Service Corps,” said California State University Chancellor Mildred García. “Through vital programs like #CaliforniansForAll College Corps and California Climate Action Corps, the CSU’s diverse and talented students will continue to have meaningful opportunities to strengthen their job-ready skills while making a positive impact in their communities that will span generations.”

California Volunteers is currently accepting applications and interest forms. Learn more at CAServiceCorps.com.