{"id":84404,"date":"2026-10-07T19:54:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T02:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=84404"},"modified":"2026-10-07T19:54:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T02:54:50","slug":"governor-newsom-builds-nations-largest-state-service-corps-50000-members-sworn-in-since-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=84404","title":{"rendered":"Governor Newsom builds nation\u2019s largest state service corps \u2014 50,000 members sworn in since 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

What you need to know:\u00a0<\/strong>Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday, today swore in over 10,000 paid California Service Corps members to help communities prepare for and recover from disasters such as El Ni\u00f1o, fight hunger, mentor students, and take climate action. In 2019, Governor Newsom established the Service Corps program to expand service opportunities statewide, making California\u2019s service program the largest in the nation \u2014\u00a0even larger than the National Peace Corps.<\/p>\n

SACRAMENTO \u2014<\/strong> Governor Gavin Newsom today, alongside First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Governor\u2019s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday, swore in the over 10,000 members of the 2026-2027\u00a0California Service Corps<\/a>\u00a0across the state, creating more paid service opportunities for young people to tackle the state\u2019s greatest challenges. Since Governor Newsom established the program in 2019, more than 50,000 volunteers have participated, serving nearly 26 million total hours \u2014 making it the largest public service program in the nation.<\/p>\n

Members will serve in communities across California, earning money while gaining hands-on experience and skills that can lead to college and careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As the Trump administration continues to slash funds for national service and community-serving programs, Governor Newsom remains committed to advancing the long-standing tradition of service, ensuring that Californians have the opportunity to participate in public service, earn valuable work experience, and give back to their communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cTen thousand Californians are starting their service today, and each one is empowered to make a difference,\u201d said GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday<\/strong>. \u201cService creates opportunities to strengthen communities, address challenges and inspire others to do the same.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Building California\u2019s nation-leading service force<\/h2>\n

Governor Newsom established the California Service Corps to mobilize Californians against some of the state\u2019s most pressing challenges while creating paid pathways to education and careers. Members work throughout the state as part of GO-Serve\u2019s three flagship service programs \u2014 College Corps, the California Climate Action Corps, and the Youth Service Corps \u2014 tackling some of the state\u2019s most pressing challenges.<\/p>\n

Now, as California prepares for what is shaping up to be the strongest El Ni\u00f1o season on record, Governor Newsom has directed<\/a> California Volunteers to prepare to mobilize volunteers and trained service members to support state and local preparedness, response, and recovery. The assignment builds on eight years of investments that transformed California\u2019s service infrastructure into the nation’s largest service force. Key milestones include:<\/p>\n