Serve Idaho

A division of the IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. We Encourage Volunteerism and Community Service Our mission is to encourage volunteerism and community service.

Serve Idaho is the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism. Serve Idaho accomplishes its mission through promoting volunteerism specifically volunteerism as a pathway to employment, and also through the administration of the AmeriCorps state grants in Idaho. AmeriCorps is often referred to as a “domestic Peace Corps”, allowing members to serve their community and in exchange receive a living stipend and education award.

05/27/2026

AmeriCorps member Julia Albertson serves at Moscow Adventure Club and taught a lesson about predator prey population dynamics. "This was a lesson I was excited to teach because I have a strong background in this from my education," Albertson said.

05/25/2026

Since September 2025, University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development STEM Corps volunteers have served 640 youth across Idaho. Programming has focused on youth engagement, confidence and skill development through hands-on STEM programming. One member shared it's wonderful to see kids see something work that they put together. The member emphasized how building and testing robot designs fostered persistence and excitement for learning.

05/20/2026

As part of the program, AmeriCorps volunteers perform individual service projects in their communities including pro bono physical therapy, trash clean up, blood donation and self-care kit assembly.

05/18/2026

AmeriCorps member Austin Schmahl serves at the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI) and was also heavily involved with transplanting week at PCEI Nursery. Volunteers planted over 2,000 native plants to be used at restoration sites. Outside the usual volunteer groups, there were volunteers from Ghana, the Philippines, Ireland, South Africa and Canada who helped with the planting.

05/13/2026

AmeriCorps members serving through Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI) have provided conservation education to over 5,300 youth. "A memorable experience was with a 10-year old boy, who hovered around my telescope the whole event. He asked me so many questions about space, and I described these objects without using the scientific jargon that I've become so accustomed to," Leah Rogers who serves at the Idaho Dark Sky Reserve said. "I was happy I was able to show him the universe with telescopes I didn't have at his age."

05/11/2026

members have provided 139 health screenings, 14 dental screenings and eight physical therapy evaluations to rural community members. "Providing access to care for patients in rural communities has always been close to my heart, as I am from a smaller town and had to travel for healthcare needs," AmeriCorps member Carley Church said.

05/04/2026

members have provided Let's Go 5210! programming to 345 youth who made healthy behavior changes.
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04/29/2026

In honor of AmeriCorps Week, members participated in the Serve Idaho Conference service project for the Idaho Diaper Bank. "My service provided me with awareness regarding the outrageous expense of diapers and the high need for them," AmeriCorps member Haley Burke said. "Learning that one in two U.S. families struggle to afford enough diapers has inspired me to have a helping hand in the Idaho Diaper Bank's mission outside of my service on my own time."

04/27/2026

AmeriCorps Week is a time to celebrate and honor service. Gem State Public Health members, Haylee Watson and Ella Tobin made treat bags for their local soup kitchen. "It reminded me that even something as small as a little sweet treat and an uplifting message can go a long way and we should give back in these ways as often as we can," Watson said.

Address

317 W Main Street
Boise, ID
83735

Telephone

(208)3323578

Website

https://serve.idaho.gov/

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