FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Apr 26, 2024

City of New York | April 26, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and municipal buildings in all five boroughs will be lit orange tonight for the 15th anniversary of New York City’s designation as the first “City of Service” and in recognition of National Volunteer Month. Read more on City of New York.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service. Learn how to get involved at AmeriCorps.gov/Serve.