California Volunteers

California Volunteers We are the state office tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action.

Led by the state’s Chief Service Officer, Josh Fryday, California Volunteers is the state office tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action to tackle our State’s most pressing challenges while mobilizing all Californians to volunteer and serve in their communities. The service initiative was launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to build

on the efforts of California Volunteers to establish a statewide volunteer corps to help with the state’s response to emergencies and disasters. California Volunteers also administers the AmeriCorps programs in California with over 80 programs providing critical services to more than 160,000 Californians annually.

08/05/2026

The strongest communities are built by people who choose to give back. 💞

Meet ChaRon, a fellow serving with Edible Schoolyard Stockton. Through mentorship, community engagement and environmental education, he's helping create opportunities for the next generation while giving back to the community that helped shape him. 🙏✨

His story is a reminder that service is more than making an impact—it's about leading by example and inspiring others to do the same.🥰

Ready to grow as a leader while making a difference? Learn more at CAClimateActionCorps.com.

08/04/2026

Leadership starts with saying yes to new opportunities.✨

Meet Janya, a fellow with the Sacramento Sustainability Academy, who is helping address the transitional housing crisis by building tiny homes through the Sierra Service Project. 🏡💞

From reviewing architectural, electrical and mechanical plans to hands-on construction, Janya is gaining career-ready skills while creating meaningful change in her community. Her advice to others? Step outside your comfort zone, use your voice and lead with purpose.🥰

Ready to build your future while making a difference? Learn more at 👉 CAServiceCorps.com.

Eat fresh this summer and support your local farmers, too! 👩🏾‍🌾👨🏻‍🌾 Here are 3 easy ways to eat fresh, support your co...
08/03/2026

Eat fresh this summer and support your local farmers, too! 👩🏾‍🌾👨🏻‍🌾

Here are 3 easy ways to eat fresh, support your community and take climate action 🥗:
🌽 Shop at farmers markets for tasty peak-season produce and homemade goods.
📦 Join a CSA to get a weekly box of fresh, local fruits, veggies and more.
🍓 Choose California-grown food to cut down on emissions and support your community!
👉🏽 Take the pledge today, support local farmers and make each meal count.

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07/31/2026

Not every act of service is loud.🔊

Sometimes, it sounds like:
Invasive plants being pulled to make room for beneficial native plants. 🪴
A paintbrush bringing new life to a space.🖌️
Hands working together to make a community stronger. 🙏

Every project, every effort and every small action adds up to something bigger.✨

Turn up the volume and experience the Sounds of Service.🔊

Ready to create an impact of your own? Explore opportunities to serve with California Service Corps. Visit CASeriviceCorps.com

07/30/2026

Leadership starts with saying yes to new opportunities.😊

College Corps alum Madison returned to California State University, Los Angeles for the Mid-Year Leadership Workshop to share how service helped shape her personal and .

Drawing from her own experience as a fellow, Madison encouraged students to think creatively, take initiative and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. Her message: leadership is built through service, and the skills you gain today can open doors tomorrow.

Ready to grow as a leader while making a difference? Learn more about College Corps at CACollegeCorps.com.

07/29/2026

🌱 Community Climate Action Day Sacramento brought volunteers, community members and California Climate Action Corps fellows together to take action for a healthier, more sustainable future.✨

From planting and composting to environmental education and community engagement, participants rolled up their sleeves to strengthen local green spaces and show how everyday actions can create a lasting impact.💞

Behind it all were California Climate Action Corps fellows—leading, organizing and mobilizing their communities to take meaningful climate action.🪴✨

Ready to turn your passion into action? Applications for California Climate Action Corps are closing soon! Learn more and apply at 👉 CAClimateActionCorps.com

07/28/2026

More than a job. A pathway to your future.💸

Meet Damajana, Khaleiah and Janessa of the Sacramento Sustainability Academy, where Youth Service Corps members are gaining hands-on experience while helping build stronger communities.💪✨

Through tiny home projects supporting people experiencing homelessness, they're developing career-ready skills, growing as leaders and turning their lived experiences into meaningful impact.🏡💞

Ready to build your future while making a difference? Learn more about Youth Service Corps opportunities at 👉 CAServiceCorps.com.

Sierra Service Project

The California Youth Empowerment Commission is looking for young Californians ages 14–25 to help shape the future of the...
07/27/2026

The California Youth Empowerment Commission is looking for young Californians ages 14–25 to help shape the future of their communities and strengthen youth voices across the state.
They're especially encouraging applications from youth under 18 and those with lived experience navigating a physical disability, homelessness, foster care or the juvenile justice system.

Open positions are available in:
✔️Superior California
✔️ North Coast
✔️ San Francisco Bay Area
✔️ Northern San Joaquin Valley
✔️ Southern San Joaquin Valley
✔️ At-Large (statewide)

If you know a young person who's ready to lead, share this opportunity and encourage them to apply today. https://ow.ly/KCkc50ZtC6F

Summer’s heating up — and it’s the perfect time to get outside! Here are 3 easy ways to enjoy nature while caring for th...
07/27/2026

Summer’s heating up — and it’s the perfect time to get outside!

Here are 3 easy ways to enjoy nature while caring for the planet:
🌳 Visit local parks for a walk, picnic or just to unwind under the trees.
🥾 Hit nearby trails for a hike and soak in the natural beauty around you.
📵 Take a tech break, unplug and connect with nature, not your screen.

Take the pledge today and join the effort for a cleaner, greener California.

➡️ ClimateActionCounts.com

Jimothy isn't judging... 👀He's just reminding you that not every climate action has to be big.🪴♻️Sometimes it's as simpl...
07/24/2026

Jimothy isn't judging... 👀

He's just reminding you that not every climate action has to be big.🪴♻️

Sometimes it's as simple as putting your food scraps in the compost instead of the trash. Small actions like composting help reduce waste, support healthier soil and create a healthier planet. 🌎🧡

Every action counts. Take the pledge and discover more ways to make a difference at ClimateActionCounts.com.

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