Our Programs
AmeriCorps
Each year, AmeriCorps engages thousands of Americans in full or part-time service to help communities address their toughest challenges.
Learn more about AmeriCorps in California, including how to become an AmeriCorps member!
Click here for the California National Service Program Directory
The California Volunteer Matching Network
The California Volunteer Matching Network (CVMN) connects Californians to meaningful, high-impact volunteer opportunities in their communities through a dynamic online volunteer matching system.
CaliforniaVolunteers and its local partners also help nonprofits and public agencies throughout the state find the volunteers they need.
Community Preparedness
Through its sponsorship of California Citizen Corps, partnerships with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Governor's Office of Emergency Services and work with nonprofit organizations, CaliforniaVolunteers is helping communities across the state prepare and respond to emergencies and disasters.
Cesar Chavez Day
CaliforniaVolunteers sponsors the annual Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning to honor labor leader Cesar E. Chavez. Celebrated March 31 of every year, the program teaches K-12 students about the life and legacy of Chavez.
Learn more about the initiative including: afterschool service clubs for middle school students, curriculum resources for educators and playground builds to provide children safe and enriching places to play.