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Our mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.

“As long as we have faith in each other and trust in God, then there is no goal, at all, beyond our reach. There is no dream too big, no task too big.” – President Donald J. Trump
AmeriCorps Volunteer uses a chainsaw to cut a tree
AmeriCorps Volunteer discusses a roof rebuild with a community member.
AmeriCorps Volunteers smiles during service
AmeriCorps Volunteer serves to clean up the ocean
AmeriCorps Volunteer tutors students
AmeriCorps Volunteers walk down the hallway
AmeriCorps Volunteer serves at Food Bank

Make a Difference. Find Your Purpose.

"One person can make a difference, and everyone should try."
- President John F. Kennedy
MLK Day volunteer digs a hole to plant a tree

Volunteer in Your Community

Discover volunteer opportunities that inspire purpose and strengthen communities while enriching your own life. 
 

Browse Volunteer Opportunities

AmeriCorps Volunteers walk down the street talking discussing their service.

Serve with AmeriCorps Programs 

Through AmeriCorps, you can serve full-time or part-time to create meaningful impact and transform lives, including your own. 

Discover Service Opportunities

Benefits of Service

While serving with AmeriCorps, you gain benefits that last during your service and beyond. 
Benefits differ by program.

Money for College or Trade School 

AmeriCorps Volunteer smiling

Living Allowance/Stipend
 

AmeriCorps Volunteer serving as Foster Grandparent

Loan Deferment and Interest Forbearance

AmeriCorps Volunteers discuss service behind a computer

Professional Development and Improved Well-being 

AmeriCorps Volunteer stands outside smiling

Our Areas of Focus

When you join AmeriCorps, you choose how you want to give back. Our efforts are focused on six key areas to create meaningful impact and drive sustainable change. 
AmeriCorps Volunteers serve after a disaster

Disaster Services 

Help Communities after Disaster Strikes 

AmeriCorps Volunteers rebuilding a home

Economic Opportunity

Create Pathways to Employment Opportunities

AmeriCorps Volunteer tutors young students

Education 

Provide Support Where Students Need It Most  

AmeriCorps Volunteer serves in the community garden

Environmental Stewardship

Maintain Public Lands, Support Wildland Fire Mitigation, and Promote Sustainable Forest Management

AmeriCorps Volunteer review health information with a community member

Healthy Futures

Create Sustainable Community Gardens and Promote Child Wellness 

AmeriCorps Volunteer supports a veteran

Veterans & Military Families

Support Veterans and Military Families   

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