Vision

Passion — Potential — Power

CalSERVES provides opportunities for participants to discover passions, realize potential, and express power.  Passion, Potential, Power

Mission

CalSERVES engages AmeriCorps member in service opportunities to create healthy communities throughout California. Members operate as leaders, providing one-on-one literacy tutoring, implementing after school programs, and building volunteer capacity in underserved communities.

Organizations Goals

• Provide the opportunity for leadership and learning through service.
• Support youth to advance academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
• Develop trainings and learning experiences to foster personal and professional growth.
• Create meaningful opportunities for volunteers to strengthen the system of support for youth and families.

Operating Principles

Be Safe.

• We support and empower youth and families.
• We treat each other with respect and are mindful of the importance of self-care.
• We value humor and make time to have fun.

Be Respectful.

• We work through conflict and maintain positive relationships.
• We value others’ contributions and embrace new ideas.
• We hold each other accountable as role models.

Be Responsible.

• We take initiative to make things better through a solution-based approach, asking for help when needed.
• We invest in personal and professional growth.
• We lead by example.

Pillars

• Youth Development and Academic Enrichment
• Health and Wellness
• Service and Volunteerism
• Resource Development and Training