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On Monday, May 16, AmeriCorps and Federal Emergency Management Agency celebrated the 10 year anniversary of FEMA Corps and a five-year renewal of the inter-agency agreement during an event at FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C.
“FEMA Corps is a whole-government approach to disaster response and a shining example of how national service can meet urgent community needs while also building the next generation of emergency managers,” said Michael D. Smith, AmeriCorps CEO. “Thanks to the dedication of individuals who have served with FEMA Corps, we have provided important support to disaster survivors and communities during natural disasters including hurricanes, wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic."
Read more about the 10th anniversary celebration.
“For the past 10 years, FEMA Corps members have played a vital role in helping communities across the nation recover from historic floods, destructive wildfires, and unprecedented pandemics,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “Their dedication to helping people is admirable, and we are fortunate to have them as a part of our FEMA family. I am so grateful for their dedication to public service and for our decade-long partnership with AmeriCorps to help train the next generation of emergency managers."
FEMA Corps is a unique, team-based service program that provides 18‐24‐year‐old participants the opportunity to serve communities impacted by disaster while gaining professional development experience with intense training through the AmeriCorps NCCC program. Members are responsible for completing Corps Training Institute, earning 1,700 service hours, participating in physical training and contributing to various team activities.
Learn about other opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps.
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