FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sep 03, 2024

New public service campaign explains AmeriCorps and how it benefits members, volunteers and communities

WASHINGTON, DC— AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, released today a new animated video, What is AmeriCorps, celebrating 30 years of AmeriCorps and highlighting the service of more than 200,000 members and 1.3 million alumni. Each year, AmeriCorps connects adults, aged 18 and up, with flexible opportunities to address local challenges with local solutions, whether it is for a day, a year, or a lifetime. Opportunities are available across the country in nearly 40,000 locations focusing on the agency’s six key areas: education, economic opportunity, disaster services, environmental stewardship, healthy futures and veterans and military families.  

“For the last 30 years, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have been creating lasting changes in their communities by addressing local challenges with local solutions,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps. “Whether you’re just finishing high school or college, changing fields or are retired, there is an opportunity for everyone to make a difference and change lives, including your own.”

Script: What is AmeriCorps

What does rebuilding homes after a hurricane in Puerto Rico have in common with teaching children to read in Nevada?

The same thing that urban farming in New York has in common with mental health access in Missouri.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteering, AmeriCorps empowers hundreds of thousands of individuals to serve in their communities for a day a summer, or a year.

Our members help families obtain affordable homes mentor students, help communities recover after disasters improve employment access and so much more.

AmeriCorps also invest in local organizations to help them achieve their missions.

And AmeriCorps members and volunteers get practical benefits like money for bills an education award and student loan deferment.

Access to a growing network of companies and universities. Real-world experience to jump-start or restart careers. And friends for life.

Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.  

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.