AmeriCorps members building a path

Serve Others

The Commission improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering.

What is the Commission?

Commission members are appointed by the governor and represent a diverse network of service supporters.
National Service and Volunteerism
AmeriCorps
Serve

Join a network of more than one million strong. Enrich your life and the lives of others while learning valuable skills and earning benefits for your service. AmeriCorps is your chance to take action and bring out the best of America.

Partner

Each year, AmeriCorps provides organizations people power and resources to meet their communities' most pressing challenges. Join over 2,500 organizations dedicated to strengthening their communities.

Recent News
What's Getting Done
The February issue of "What's Getting Done," the Commission's monthly newsletter, features recaps of MLK Day and the New York Youth Mental Health Corps Forum, as well as a look at the impact AmeriCorps New York programs have on public health, and other news, updates, and reminders.
2024-2026
New York State Service Plan

The plan, adopted and approved by the Commission on February 23, 2024, identifies needs within the state, and outlines strategies and goals for addressing those needs through service and volunteerism.

 

download the plan