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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to improving​ communities. AmeriCorps​​ helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. ​Each year, tens of thousands of individuals serve with AmeriCorps to make change in communities in all 50 U.S. states, territories, and select tribal nations.

Focus areas include education, healthy futures, environmental stewardship, veterans and military families, economic opportunity, and disaster services. Visit the AmeriCorps website to learn more.​

National Service Programs in Kentucky

​Serve Kentucky only manages the AmeriCorps State programs in Kentucky. Learn more about other available National Service programs below and how to contact them.

AmeriCorps NC​CC​

AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time, team-based, residential program for men and women ages 18–26. Members serve for 10-11 months with local and national nonprofits to complete hands-on projects. You can gain experience while building affordable housing,​ disaster response, and more. 

To learn more about AmeriCorps NCCC efforts in Kentucky, contact AmeriCorps NCCC.

AmeriCorp​​​s Seniors

AmeriCorps Seniors connects today’s 55-and-older volunteers with the people and organizations that need them most. When you join AmeriCorps Seniors, you choose how you want to give back. 

To learn more about AmeriCorps Seniors programs in Kentucky, contact the Midwest Regional AmeriCorps Office.

AmeriCorps VISTA

AmeriCorps ​VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)​ provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based, and other community organizations and public agencies to create and expand programs that bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty. With AmeriCorps VISTA, you’ll address community challe​nges where the need is greatest. 

To learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA programs in Kentucky, contact the Midwest Regional AmeriCorps Office.