Corporation for National and Community Service
Government AdministrationDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees
AmeriCorps operates as a federal agency within government administration and is based in Washington, District of Columbia. It mobilizes people to address the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteering, aligning AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers with organizations dedicated to improving communities. The organization provides flexible avenues for individuals and organizations to make a local impact through programs such as State and National, VISTA, NCCC, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, RSVP, and the Volunteer Generation Fund, as well as initiatives including 9/11 and MLK Day of Service. Its target audience includes prospective volunteers and partner organizations seeking to advance community outcomes, with services that connect people to service opportunities and support community-led efforts. Within the government administration landscape, AmeriCorps coordinates national service activities across its programs and partnerships from its Washington base.