Answer the Call

President Biden calls upon Americans to unite through national service and volunteerism during the United We Stand Summit to counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety and put forward a shared vision for a more united America.

Through national service and volunteerism, Americans are afforded new ways to engage with their communities and foster a sense of constructive action, civic participation, and belonging. Sign up to learn about new opportunities to serve and opportunities to become an AmeriCorps partner.

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Countering Antisemitism and All Forms of Hate

In May, the Biden-Harris Administration released the first-ever US National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. Under the strategy, AmeriCorps committed to distributing resources on antisemitism and countering antisemitism through our national service programs.

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If you recommend a resource that is not currently listed, please share it with us at engagement@cns.gov.

Spotlight a Uniter in Your Community

Nominate an AmeriCorps Uniter at AmeriCorps.gov/ShareYourStory. Use the hashtags #UnitedWeServe and #AmeriCorpsUniter to share the story of a uniter in your community. Follow @AmeriCorps to learn the inspiring stories of other Americans bringing people together through service and learn more about how AmeriCorps members and volunteers make lasting impact in their communities.

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When you serve or volunteer with AmeriCorps, you join a network of people and organizations dedicated to strengthening communities.

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Partner

Partner organizations help promote the value of national service and are invited to apply for federal funds to improve communities.

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Benefits of National Service and Volunteering

Volunteering is good for your health, it promotes happiness over time and volunteers gain new skills and experiences. Check out more AmeriCorps research about the benefits of volunteering and how it can help build bridges across the nation.

 

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Building Bridges and Fostering Civic Engagement Through AmeriCorps Partnerships

Answering President Biden’s call for a new era of national service that bridges divides, AmeriCorps continues to advance efforts that fuel social cohesion. Read more to discover how AmeriCorps fosters a sense of constructive action, civic participation, and belonging that will help bridge divides from our first-ever bridging and democracy fellow, Jennifer Leshnower.

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If you would like to learn about volunteering internationally, visit https://www.peacecorps.gov/.