ServeRI ServeRI seeks to increase the number of and demand for volunteer and community service opportunities in Rhode Island. Administered by the Rhode Island Department of Education, ServeRI is the Governor-appointed Rhode Island Commission for National and Community Service, which awards AmeriCorps grants to organizations responding to local needs, promotes Rhode Islanders’ commitment to public service, and seeks to organize the collective effort of volunteer and service opportunities across the state. For FY2018, ServeRI received $3 million in support from the Corporation for National and Community Service, including operational support, AmeriCorps Education scholarships, and $1.75 million granted to 11 AmeriCorps programs. To learn more about ServeRI, please visit the ServeRI website at www.ServeRhodeIsland.org.