CaliforniaVolunteers

CaliforniaVolunteers is the state office that manages programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the number of Californians engaged in service and volunteering. CaliforniaVolunteers is led by the state's Chief Service Officer, a position created by legislation in 2010 to promote service and volunteerism statewide.

History

CaliforniaVolunteers was established in 2006 through an executive order by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and was later codified into law in 2010. The office is part of the California Governor's Office and is responsible for promoting and encouraging Californians to participate in community service and volunteer activities.

Programs

CaliforniaVolunteers oversees several programs and initiatives, including the California Disaster Corps, the California Citizen Corps, and the AmeriCorps programs in California. These programs aim to mobilize Californians to participate in service and volunteer activities, particularly in response to disasters and emergencies.

California Disaster Corps

The California Disaster Corps is a program that trains and certifies volunteers to assist in disaster response and recovery efforts. The program was established in 2009 and is the first of its kind in the nation.

California Citizen Corps

The California Citizen Corps is a network of volunteer, training, and information programs that aim to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to disasters and emergencies.

AmeriCorps in California

CaliforniaVolunteers also oversees the AmeriCorps programs in California, which engage thousands of individuals in intensive community service each year.

Partnerships

CaliforniaVolunteers partners with a variety of organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to promote service and volunteerism. These partnerships help to expand the reach and impact of CaliforniaVolunteers' programs and initiatives.

See also

• Volunteering
• Community service
• Disaster response
• Emergency management