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Educators and Parents join PennSERVE in celebration of YOUTH SERVICE!
Pennsylvania is fortunate to be the home of so many young people who are committed to positive social change. Two Youth Commissioners, a college student and a high school student, are appointed by the Governor to serve on PennSERVE's Pennsylvania Community Service Advisory Board. In addition, a Youth Advisory Council composed of young people from across the state act as ambassadors for service as they encourage volunteerism among their peers.
The talented young people who comprise our Youth Advisory Council have inaugurated an initiative called Do 52! (hours of service, that is). Please read their
DO 52!Flyer, the
Letter to Adults, and the
Log Sheet to record your hours and receive a Certificate of Recognition.
We are the Governor's Office of Citizen Service with a wide mandate to encourage and support civic engagement in the Commonwealth. Our mission is to encourage, develop and facilitate volunteer and citizen community service which builds upon the talents, strengths, opportunities and challenges of people and communities in ways which enhance the quality of life for all citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Learn more about us and the Commission on Community Service.
PennSERVE requests public input regarding the Pennsylvania State Service Plan.
Your comments are appreciated and may be submitted via
Pennsylvania has a rich tradition of service to others. Learn what's happening all over the state and find resources to help you volunteer locally.
Through the Citizenship Initiative, we seek to educate, enlist and engage Pennsylvanians in the essence of our participatory democracy. Learn more about this initiative and why Benjamin Franklin is part of it.
Learn about the AmeriCorps projects we fund...and how your organization might apply for a grant.
