The Los Angeles Post

California is Calling – Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader through Service

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SACRAMENTO, April 9th, 2025 – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps. Members gain meaningful work experience while helping their communities and earning money.

 

Over the coming year, California Service Corps programs will be over 10,000 strong and serve nearly five million hours. Service members help communities by taking environmental actions, tutoring and mentoring students to help them succeed, supporting communities impacted by disasters, working to end hunger and connecting vulnerable people to vital resources and services.

 
“As Californians, the spirit of service and giving back is in our DNA — it’s why we have the largest service corps in the nation, bigger than the Peace Corps and a model for other states,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “In the coming year, our service members will provide critical support — whether responding to disasters like the LA fires or tackling critical issues like loneliness — as we work to build a California for all.”
The California Service Corps is the largest service force in the nation, consisting of four paid service programs:
Combined, it is a force larger than the Peace Corps and will be mobilized at a time when California is addressing post-pandemic academic recovery, the LA fire recovery and the future of our workforce.

 

“These are California’s future leaders, and we need their passion, energy and enthusiasm to address our greatest challenges,” said GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday. “There is no better example of what they’re capable of than how they immediately mobilized to support the LA fire recovery efforts.”

 

California Service Corps members gain skills and experience while connecting with others and making a positive difference. Additionally, service experiences foster a positive sense of connection and belonging, an answer to the loneliness crisis — as defined by the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory. 

Learn more and join at CAServiceCorps.com.
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Link to the recording of today’s press event:
Testimonials:

 

Luckie Diwa, Program Director, Improve Your Tomorrow

“AmeriCorps members are fundamental to helping Improve Your Tomorrow fulfill its mission of getting young men of color to and through college. The mentorship that they provide to our brothers and their leadership on campuses has been instrumental in changing brothers’ lives and equipping them for the road ahead to higher education.”

 

Marybeth Carranza, AmeriCorps California member, Improve Your Tomorrow:

“Serving with Improve Your Tomorrow as an AmeriCorps California member has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve grown tremendously in a space dedicated to supporting young men of color on their path to higher education and leadership. Through this work, I’ve gained valuable skills, expanded my professional network and developed a lifelong commitment to contributing to this important cause.”

 

Chiena Ty, California Climate Action Corps alum:

“As a California Climate Action Corps Fellow at a food rescue non-profit and state agency, I’ve developed a passion for amplifying the voices of diverse environmental partners and documenting real-time climate action. I’ve built a strong foundation in public speaking, content creation and social media storytelling and aim to leverage these skills to amplify critical environmental messages and mobilize public support for meaningful policy change.”