Vision Statement
Our vision for Washington State is vibrant and caring neighborhoods and communities strengthened and sustained through service and volunteerism.
Mission Statement
We seek to expand the ethic of service throughout Washington State by inviting citizens of all ages and backgrounds to contribute their time and talents to strengthen and promote service and volunteerism as strategies for building healthy communities.
What's New
Serve Washington Announces FFY 2015 AmeriCorps State Competitive Request for Grant Applications
Serve Washington in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service is pleased to announce the 2015 AmeriCorps State Competitive Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) to meet state and local challenges through service and volunteer action. Serve Washington is seeking to fund eligible organizations to address pressing local and state needs through engaging AmeriCorps members in evidence-based interventions to strengthen communities.
20th Anniversary AmeriCorps Celebration
September 12, 2014 was a significant milestone in national service history - the 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps, boots on the ground. The nation marked this historic occasion with a simultaneous, nationwide swearing-in ceremony of the next class of AmeriCorps members led by Corporation for National and Community Service CEO Wendy Spencer, President Obama and President Clinton. Serve WA hosted a statewide swearing-in on the north steps of the Capitol building. Approximately 650 AmeriCorps members representing 30 programs were in attendance. AmeriCorps alumni speakers included: State Representative Jessyn Farrell, Miss Seafair Jasmine Goodwin and Serve WA Chair Nicole Trimble. Also in attendance were current and former commissioners, FEMA Corps, Peace Corps, VISTA, Linh Thai with Congressman Adam Smith, and First Lady Trudi Inslee who led the AmeriCorps pledge. To view all event photos, visit: www.lssphotos.com/americorps
2013 Annual Report - Connecting through Service
Anyone who volunteers knows the joy and satisfaction that comes from service, because selfless acts not only help the individuals being served, but also benefit those providing the service. Recent studies from the Corporation for National and Community Service found that those serving make connections and learn valuable skills that can help them find a job later. National service is a victory for all involved.
Name changed to Serve Washington
On July 1, 2014, Governor Jay Inslee was surrounded by AmeriCorps members, commissioners and staff as he signed Executive Order #14-06 which changed the name of the Washington Commission for National and Community Service to Serve Washington. In addition, the executive order restructured membership composition and tasked Serve Washington with identifying new policies or practices that will lead to the expansion of national service opportunities in Washington and support the President's Task Force on Expanding National Service. To view photos from the signing ceremony, visit Serve Washington's Facebook page or @ServeWA on Twitter.
Washington Health Benefits Exchange Announces Special Enrollment Period for AmeriCorps Members
July 1, 2014 - Serve Washington is pleased to announce AmeriCorps members (and other national service participants) residing in Washington State who begin service or end service can now access healthcare on the Washington Health Benefits Exchange through a special enrollment period. The full text of this special enrollment period and associated FAQs can be found on the WA Health Benefits Exchange website. Members should carefully follow directions listed under PART I: Those beginning service in or losing coverage through AmeriCorps, VISTA, or National Civilian Community Corps.