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AmeriCorps: National Service in Maryland

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AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service, improving lives and strengthening communities through service and volunteering. 

AmeriCorps Maryland at Maryland’s Department of Service and Civic Innovation (DSCI) advances this mission by providing grants, leadership, resources, and strategic guidance to support programs that address critical local needs in areas like education, economic opportunity, and capacity building.

Join a vibrant community  

As an AmeriCorps Member, you will join nearly 300,000 other AmeriCorps Members and over one million Alumni nationwide who have dedicated their time to strengthening communities and helping our neighbors thrive.

AmeriCorps Maryland brings together passionate people from all backgrounds for hands-on service. Members build skills and gain experience while helping communities confront systemic social challenges and build lasting change.

Serve where your heart is  

Whether you’re helping seniors, empowering young people to succeed, building safe housing for neighbors in need, or engaging in community projects, a variety of full- and part-time opportunities across Maryland offer countless ways to get involved and make an impact. 

Become an AmeriCorps Grantee

Check out our Grantees page to learn more about Maryland’s AmeriCorps programs and review funding opportunities. #GettingThingsDone. 

See what it's like to be a grantee

Unlock your potential

Serving with AmeriCorps opens doors. Members and Alumni access scholarships and education awards and build highly valuable skills through hands-on experiences.

So if you're ready to take on a rewarding set of challenges and build on your skills, experience, and passion, explore AmeriCorps positions today!

Benefits of serving with AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps programs offer full- and part-time service opportunities lasting from a few weeks up to 11 months.

Key Member benefits*

  • Professional and personal growth: Hands-on service builds leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills valued by employers
  • Education award: Members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to help pay for college, vocational training, or student loans
  • Living allowance: A modest living stipend supports Members during their term of service (varies by program)
  • Career pathways: Many host organizations offer networking, mentorship, training, credentialing, and job placement opportunities
  • Loan benefits: Members may qualify for student loan forbearance and interest payment benefits
  • Health and childcare support: Eligible Members can receive health coverage and childcare assistance
  • Community impact: Members make a measurable difference in people’s lives while engaging in meaningful service rooted in local needs

*Eligibility varies based on program and Member term.

 

Make a difference—serve with AmeriCorps today!

Each day, AmeriCorps Members roll up their sleeves and deliver the vital support communities need to address challenges and build a brighter future.

Serve with AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Office of Inspector General Hotline The Inspector General for AmeriCorps, the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are committed to investigating and prosecuting individuals who defraud the AmeriCorps program and programs under the CARES Act. If you are aware of fraud, waste, or abuse affecting AmeriCorps or any of its programs, contact the AmeriCorps Office of Inspector General Hotline (www.americorpsoig.gov/hotline)