Since September 2023, AmeriCorps and hundreds of thousands of Americans have been celebrating the agency’s 30th anniversary.
From recognizing the first Harris Wofford Joint Service Award recipients to welcoming the inaugural cohort of American Climate Corps members and celebrating the anniversary with former President Bush, AmeriCorps continues to set new milestones.
The US Office of Personnel Management announced a rule change for the Pathways Program taking effect Tuesday, June 11, 2024, expanding opportunities for AmeriCorps members and alumni. Now, individuals with or without degrees who have completed their AmeriCorps term of service are eligible to participate in the Pathways Recent Graduates and Interns programs, providing opportunities for paid work in agencies to kickstart their careers in the federal government.
AmeriCorps alumna Daysha shares how her service journey transformed her life and paved a pathway to her career during AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary celebrations.
As a first-generation college graduate, the road to a degree was an uphill journey. I began my pursuit of a Bachelor of Psychology as an undergraduate, but after encountering financial hardships and personal challenges, I left the campus and returned home.
Older Americans Month is a time to spotlight the impactful contributions older adults make in the lives of the people and communities they serve.
AmeriCorps has been serving as a modern-day Civilian Conservation Corps that's more diverse, equitable, and focused on 21st-century environmental challenges. For 30 years, AmeriCorps has focused on the environment, helping to conserve natural habitats, improve energy efficiency, protect clean air and water, and mitigate the effects of climate change.
AmeriCorps had exciting new opportunities to celebrate the agency’s 30th anniversary in March. Across the nation, AmeriCorps celebrated our milestones and efforts, as well as our members, volunteers, and alumni, throughout the month.
Celebrating AmeriCorps 30 in Austin, Texas
In March, we recognize the millions of Americans who have committed to transforming our communities and honor the invaluable contributions women have made to our nation’s history and progress.
For decades, Americans have stepped up to address our nation and the world’s most pressing needs and build the next generation of leaders in all professions – from education to emergency response, public health, public service, and more.
In 1988, a 13-year-old's story of surviving and escaping sexual abuse inspired the establishment of Step by Step, a writing group of youth in foster care. The organization did everything to spread stories like these to the world and develop peer support systems. For more than 35 years, Step by Step has continued to grow from the stories and needs of our communities, working to bring stories as witnesses to the world and creating opportunities for people to support each other and meet challenges during times of need.
More than 66,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers supported health needs across the nation last year.
During AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary, we celebrate members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who improve the physical and mental well-being of Americans.