San Francisco and Oakland communities stand to benefit as Gov. Gavin Newsom welcomes more than 10,000 paid California Service Corps members for the 2026–27 service year.
The new members will work on projects involving disaster preparedness, hunger relief, student mentoring and climate action. The statewide initiative includes College Corps, California Climate Action Corps and Youth Service Corps, programs designed to give young Californians paid experience while addressing community needs.
For the Bay Area, the program offers opportunities to support neighborhood organizations, schools and environmental projects while helping participants develop professional skills. The initiative also provides a pathway toward college and employment for young adults interested in public service.
Since its establishment in 2019, the California Service Corps has involved more than 50,000 participants who have completed nearly 26 million hours of service, according to the governor’s office. Its programs report distributing more than 313 million pounds of food and tutoring or mentoring more than 608,000 students.
“The solution to so many of our challenges comes from service, which can bring people together, give people a sense of purpose, and remind us of our common humanity,” Newsom said.
The governor also announced a California Service Corps Alumni Network to connect current and former participants with professional development, networking and employment opportunities. The expansion comes as the state prepares service members for potential severe weather and disaster recovery efforts.
