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 Monitoring Officer Beth shares how taking her young son to work with her inspired him to serve his community years later. 

During AmeriCorps Week, we recognize and thank members, like Beth’s son, who commit to making a difference in their communities and lives, too.

Channel your passion into service, kickstart your career, and leave a lasting impact.

Many of us share a common goal to make a difference in the lives of others. But too often, resources like time and money prevent us from stepping up. Besides, with so many options, where do you even start?

AmeriCorps alumnus Caleb shares how he found a career path through service when going through a challenging time.

It takes an important commitment to community and others to put service before self. Recently, AmeriCorps CEO Barbara Stewart and Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Earl Gay, the AmeriCorps advisor for veterans and veteran-service organizations, had the honor of meeting a special cadre of AmeriCorps members who chose to do so twice.

Governor Reynolds served alongside AmeriCorps members, learning about new initiatives in Iowa to address rising food insecurity as a result of COVID-19 and the economic recession.

Mandy’s Farm – VAMOS Program – 2019 Excellence in AmeriCorps Award for Engaging More People with Disabilities

This annual celebration of outdoor activities and their benefits has grown from a week-long celebration in 1998 to cover the entire month of June. Whether you are into fishing, camping, hiking, biking, or other outside pursuits, there are plenty of places to enjoy them. You could spend all summer exploring some of the 419 locations in the National Park System, or visit some of the thousands of state and local park facilities near you.

Elder abuse takes many forms — physical, emotional, financial, and sexual — and can come at the hands of strangers, family, and trusted caregivers or advisers. Studies estimate that 10 percent of America's seniors experience some kind of abuse and neglect, although it's generally agreed that incidents are under-identified and under-reported. For example, the New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study found that for every case known to programs and agencies, 24 were unknown.