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AmeriCorps is Turning 30 this Year
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Message From the CEO
For 30 years, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have inspired a movement of generations of Americans to serve. When America calls, AmeriCorps answers. On Thursday, Sept. 21, AmeriCorps kicks off our 30th anniversary celebration with a virtual event for AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, alumni, grantees, sponsors, agency staff, and the national service community.
During the virtual event, we will hear inspiring stories from alumni, listen to messages from elected officials and celebrities like Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Jay Ellis, reflect on milestones in the agency’s history, and share strategies for how you can help grow AmeriCorps’ impact for years to come. We hope you will register and join us.
While some AmeriCorps programs predate the agency itself, like AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent program, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program, and AmeriCorps VISTA, we celebrate AmeriCorps 30th anniversary in September 2023 to mark the signing of the National Community Trust Act in 1993 that established our agency. Since the swearing in of the first class of AmeriCorps members in 1994, more than 1.25 million individuals have served as AmeriCorps members, and millions more as AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, helping local communities tackle pressing challenges with local solutions. And, AmeriCorps members have earned more than $4.5 billion in Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards to pay for college or repay student loans.
Decades later, the underlying tenants of national service remain: no problem cannot be solved when Americans unite, we are better when we work together in diverse and equitable teams, and the best solutions come from those closest to the issues. Together with state and local partners, AmeriCorps will continue reducing barriers to service and tackling challenges where need is the greatest.
I hope to see you throughout the year as we celebrate our roots and recognize and identify areas to further meet communities’ ever-changing and complex needs.
In service,
Michael D. Smith, CEO
AmeriCorps
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Join our #AmeriCorps30 Social Media Storm
Thursday, Sept. 21, Noon ET
 Join us in celebrating the millions of Americans who get things done for our communities. Be a part of the storm by sharing our 30th anniversary gif on your X, Facebook, and/or Instagram account.
To achieve the greatest reach, please use the graphic in our communications toolkit titled “#AmeriCorps30 Media Social Storm," tag @AmeriCorps, use the #AmeriCorps30 hashtag, and publish your posts on Thursday, Sept. 21, Noon ET.
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Attend AmeriCorps 30th Kickoff Event
Thursday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m. ET
 We invite AmeriCorps members, volunteers, alumni, grantees, sponsors, and the national service community to join us. During the virtual event, we will hear inspiring stories from alumni, listen to messages from elected officials and celebrities like Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Jay Ellis, reflect on milestones in the agency’s history, and share strategies for how you can help grow AmeriCorps’ impact for years to come.
AmeriCorps 30th Anniversary: A Movement, Not a Moment
Thursday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m. ET
Brand Your Events
Brand your inductions, graduation ceremonies, and other events as part of the 30th anniversary celebration. Check out our guidance on how to use our special edition 30th anniversary wordmark. Remember to register your event so we can help promote it.
Spread the Word
Find video, photos, social media, communications templates, and more in our 30th anniversary communications toolkit. Be on the lookout for new additions throughout the year.
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Participate in our Monthly Themes
 To help highlight the incredible impact AmeriCorps programs create, the 30th anniversary celebrations will spotlight key areas of service each month. Use this opportunity to lift up the important work your organization is doing in these areas. We will provide messaging for each month.
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September: Anniversary launch
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October: Diversity in Service
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November: Veterans and Hometown Heroes
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December: Community Investment and Philanthropy
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January: Economic Opportunity
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February: Healthy Futures
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March: Recruitment
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April: Environment
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May: Seniors
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June: Pathways to Employment
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July: Disaster Services
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August: Education
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September: Lifetime of Service
October's Theme is Diversity in Service
AmeriCorps continues to reduce barriers to service and creates meaningful economic and educational pathways from service. Use our key messaging to lift up the important work your organization is doing in this field. Messaging will be updated in the toolkit by Friday, Sept. 22.
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Share Your AmeriCorps Story
 Through op-eds, letters to the editor, or other communications channels, highlight the impact of the work these members do in your community. Share videos, photos, and posts on social media about AmeriCorps or your own experience throughout the year to help encourage the next generation of AmeriCorps members. Remember to use the hashtag #AmeriCorps30 to be featured on our channel.
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