Vision

Passion. Potential. Power.

CalSERVES programs provide a place where students discover their passions, realize their potential, and express their power.

Organizations Goals

• Guided by AmeriCorps principles, participants have the opportunity for discovery and learning through service.
• Children who receive services from the program progress academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
• All participants have the training and ongoing support their need to develop both personally and professionally.
• Participants engage in supporting the community; volunteers, community partners, and donors join us to sustain the system of support for students.

Operating Principles

• We advocate for youth and families
• We treat each other with respect
• We hold each other accountable as role models
• We invest in personal and professional growth
• We are open to change and new ideas
• We value each others’ contributions
• We ask for help when we need it and give it when asked
• We value humor and make time to have fun
• We work through conflict
• We know we are all in this together and on the same team

Pillars

• Character Devolopment & Service Learning
• Health & Wellness Education
• Literacy & Academic Success
• Enrichment & Exploration