AmeriCorps is a national service program designed to strengthen citizenship and the ethic of service by engaging thousands of Americans on a full-time or part-time basis to help communities address their toughest challenges. To support the placement of AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in communities, the AmeriCorps agency administers grants at the federal level and works in partnership with states to develop service programs and create a community-based national service network. The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is the administrative agent for Michigan's AmeriCorps.
Federal funds are currently available to support new and recompeting Michigan's AmeriCorps programs to start in the fall of 2026 for a 12-month program cycle.
In response to America’s youth mental health crisis, Michigan is joining forces with 10 other states, the Schultz Family Foundation, Pinterest and AmeriCorps to recruit, train, and deploy the nation’s first Youth Mental Health Corps to help young people access critical mental health resources.
AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based residential service program for 18–26-year-olds. AmeriCorps members serving in the NCCC program represent a wide variety of socioeconomic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds. AmeriCorps members serving in the NCCC program are assigned to one of four regional campuses and then placed into teams ranging between 8-12 members. The teams complete a variety of service projects, which are generally 3 to 13 weeks in duration, and respond to local communities’ needs throughout the United States and territories.
Kendall Casey is the Program Director and Site Supervisor for the AmeriCorps Volunteers serving with the AmeriCorps READY (AC READY) program. Casey has always been passionate about community service and sought opportunities to give back.
AmeriCorps Site Supervisor of the Month
Abby Wisniewski is a second-year, full-time AmeriCorps Volunteer serving with the MSU College Advising Corps (MSUCAC). MSUCAC places recent graduates in Michigan high schools as full-time college advisers, fostering a college-going culture and improving post-secondary outcomes.
Jaunine Hackmon served as an AmeriCorps Volunteer from 2016-2017 in the Faith In Youth AmeriCorps program. The Faith in Youth AmeriCorps program was hosted by Good Samaritan Ministries that placed AmeriCorps Volunteers in faith-based organizations to increase academic achievement, emotional well-being, and provide positive role models for youth facing barriers like poverty and isolation.
Calling all friends of AmeriCorps! Join AmeriCorps alums, current AmeriCorps members, and champions of service in the AmeriCorps Alums network. Registration is free and entitles you to many benefits, including career search assistance, discounts, and networking opportunities. AmeriCorps Alums is now part of Service Year Alliance.
