AmeriCorps.gov @AmeriCorps

National Service Expands Opportunity 

for Americans 

AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors build economic 

opportunity for those who serve and for the communities 

they serve. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors 

volunteers help Americans learn a wide range of “hard skills,” 

such as college degrees, professional experience, and industryrecognized certifications, and “soft skills,” such as the ability 

to lead, communicate, and think critically which employers 

seek. Our programs bridge the gap between these desired 

skills and the current state of resources and opportunities.

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

What is 

AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is the federal 

agency for national 

service and volunteerism. 

AmeriCorps provides 

opportunities for Americans 

of all backgrounds to serve 

their country, address the 

nation’s most pressing 

challenges, improve 

lives and communities, 

and strengthen civic 

engagement.
AmeriCorps.gov @AmeriCorps

Using AmeriCorps to Build 

Economic Opportunity 

In 2022, AmeriCorps invested more than 

$109 million to support more than 13,000 

AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors 

serving in programming that improves the 

economic well-being and security of Americans 

in underserved communities. 

Supporting Tax Relief

AmeriCorps joined efforts across the BidenHarris administration to connect individuals to 

American Rescue Plan tax benefits. AmeriCorps’ 

programs, including VISTA, NCCC, and Seniors, 

activated the agency’s networks to assist 

Americans with tax preparation, including the 

Child Tax Credit, to ensure all eligible families 

received their benefits. In 2022, more than $14 

million was returned to communities through 

more than 8,000 tax returns for more than 

9,200 individuals.

Fighting Homelessness 

AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps 

Seniors volunteers support programs focused 

on housing and homelessness in the nation. 

Through service, they provide emergency 

shelter and rapid rehousing and housing-related 

services to individuals and families who are 

experiencing homelessness, and access to 

affordable homeownership opportunities. 

Preparing Americans for Success 

in the Workplace

AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors 

volunteers prepare Americans for their future. 

They help connect individuals to internet 

access and digital literacy by distributing 

computers/tablets, providing families with 

digital literacy classes, and teaching core 

computer and internet skills.

Expanding Opportunity 

for those who Serve with 

AmeriCorps

Education Award

After successful completion of service, 

AmeriCorps members earn a Segal 

AmeriCorps Education Award to pay for 

qualified educational costs. Since 1994, 

AmeriCorps members have earned 

education awards totaling more than 

$4.5 billion.

Employment Opportunities 

AmeriCorps members who complete a 

full year of service in the VISTA program 

receive one year of non-competitive 

eligibility status. This status allows 

AmeriCorps alumni to apply for federal 

jobs without going through the standard 

public competitive selection process.

Produced and published at US taxpayer expense.