A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the lives of the people and communities of the United States.
This is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing and commending AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps alumni, and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers for their contributions to people and communities across the United States. It highlights the history and mission of AmeriCorps (and its predecessor agency), notes the program’s broad impact on civic engagement, education, and economic opportunity, and underscores the roles of host organizations, partners, and community volunteers. The resolution designates AmeriCorps Week (March 9–15, 2025) as a time to salute participants, thank partners, encourage more Americans to serve, and celebrate the 30-year legacy of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs. The bill is largely symbolic: it acknowledges the program’s achievements, outlines the breadth of service (including disaster response, public safety, education, environmental work, and support for vulnerable populations), and encourages continued public involvement in national and community service. It does not create new laws, funding, or administrative changes.
Key Points
- 1It is a non-binding Senate resolution that recognizes and honors AmeriCorps members, alumni, and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers for their impact on American communities.
- 2The resolution describes AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors as uniting national service programs under one framework to strengthen communities, expand education and career pathways, and promote civic participation.
- 3It cites program scale and impact, noting about 200,000 individuals serve annually at roughly 40,000 locations, with substantial funding leverage and in-kind support that expand local capacity.
- 4It highlights the range of service areas, including helping vulnerable populations, protecting the environment, enhancing public safety, disaster and public health response, strengthening education, and expanding economic opportunity.
- 5It designates AmeriCorps Week (March 9–15, 2025) as a time to salute participants, thank partners, encourage voluntary service, and celebrate three decades of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors.