Washington Service Corps (WSC) was created in 1983 and is administered by the Washington State Employment Security Department. Washington Service Corps (WSC) is a national service AmeriCorps intermediary. To learn more about AmeriCorps, visit americorps.gov/serve.
The mission of Washington Service Corps is to be a workforce development program for the career and professional development of our AmeriCorps members; and to build and expand a statewide ethic of service. Through AmeriCorps service our members receive valuable hands-on work experience and other benefits which supports their career and professional development. AmeriCorps service also serves as a launch pad to career paths in growing job sectors in Washington State in fields, such as, environmental conservation, K-12 education, digital literacy, farming/agriculture, disaster response, and public health.
Washington Service Corps partners with over 300 nonprofit organizations, local city/county agencies, faith-based organizations, schools, and tribes to address the needs of our communities. Every year between 300-500 AmeriCorps members serve through Washington Service Corps and their partners in cities and counties across the state of Washington.
AmeriCorps members may be recent high-school graduates, college graduates, exploring a career path, or changing a career. People choose AmeriCorps service to gain hands on experience, to earn money for college, and to make a positive difference in their communities.
Key Team Members
Ashley Palmer – Director – ashley.palmer@esd.wa.gov
Kendra DeBow – Site & Member Services Manager – kendra.debow@esd.wa.gov
Key Contact Information
www.washingtonservicecorps.org
Phone number: 1-888-713-6080 (toll free)
General e-mail: wscmail@esd.wa.gov