Officials with the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, GO-Serve, are reflecting on a year of achievements and impactful service in 2025.

California is charting a course for change in communities throughout the state with the California Service Corps, the largest service force in the nation at 10,000 members strong.

“No matter your passion, there is an opportunity for all Californians to serve,” said Josh Fryday, Director and California Chief Service Officer, GO-Serve. “If you or someone you know wants to change the world while getting paid and earning a scholarship, join one of our programs: #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, Youth Service Corps, California Climate Action Corps and AmeriCorps California.”

California Volunteers launched two relief efforts in 2025 to meet the moment — California Love, California Strong to support LA wildfire survivors in January and in the fall Operation Feed California in response to the federal government shutdown that delayed SNAP benefits.

GO-Serve also announced the California Men’s Service Challenge to call on 10,000 men to mentor, guide and serve their communities, while Climate Action Counts continues to unite Californians to take everyday climate actions for collective impact.

In the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, CalKids programs are expanding and California Connects events are bringing more people together, Fryday added. The Youth Empowerment Commission held statewide listening sessions to ensure young Californians have a voice in the future of service.

Those interested in volunteering can learn more and find an opportunity at serve.ca.gov.