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2018 Governor's Volunteering and Service Award Recipients!

Volunteering received recognition

Article Source: Office of the CA Governor

Congratulations to our 2018 Governor's Volunteering and Service Award Recipients!

On April 11, 2018, CaliforniaVolunteers, Office of the Governor honored outstanding Californians with eight prestigious awards.

To read about the work of these amazing and service driven Californians and see the strength of service across the state, visit the CaliforniaVolunteers website.

Important Dates
  • 2018 AmeriCorps State Formula Funding Opportunity – Applications due May 2, 2018. Click here for more information. Our next funding opportunity will be in the Fall.
  • California Business Partners Program (BPP) Convening - May 3, 2018, Los Angeles City Emergency Operations Center. Interested corporations should contact Ashley Jones, ashley.jones@cv.ca.gov.
  • Memorial Day - May 28, 2018
  • Service Unites 2018: Points of Light Conference - June 18-20, 2018. Click here for more information.
  • Independence Day - July 4, 2018
From the Governor's Oath to AmeriCorps Pledge Journey into the Backcountry with guest writer Dylan Moore as she explores the California wilderness as an AmeriCorps member. A former CaliforniaVolunteers staffer, Dylan joins a community of people dedicated to serving our state and our country and will be providing updates throughout her experience.

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In a valley that is flooded with thousands of music fans every year, Coachella has become synonymous with groundbreaking performances by inspiring artists. In the service world, Coachella is also known for an outstanding education AmeriCorps program that has been invested in the community for years.

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2nd Annual "Commissioners at the Capitol" Event!

CaliforniaVolunteers Commissioners visited members of the California Legislature on April 12th to share the impact of service across California. Photo (from left to right): Chair Kathy McKim, Assemblymember Mike Gipson (AD 64), and AmeriCorps Director Ia Moua Commissioner Spotlight Meet Amanda Plasencia, a CaliforniaVolunteers Commissioner with a passion for education that was reinforced by her service as a Teach for America (TFA) AmeriCorps member.

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