FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jul 23, 2024

Lester Graham
Michigan Public | July 23, 2024

The U.S. Forest Service is getting some help from AmeriCorps. The training program for young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 has launched a new Forest Corps. The teams from Forest Corps will be involved in several efforts to reduce the risk of wildfires. Read more on Michigan Public.

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.