Legal Definitions - Corporation for National and Community Service

The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal organization that promotes civic responsibility and provides educational opportunities for those who contribute services. It oversees several programs, including:

• AmeriCorps - a domestic Peace Corps
• Learn and Serve America - a program that encourages community service as a way to enhance education
• National Senior Service Corps - a program that engages older adults in volunteer work

The Corporation for National and Community Service was established in 1993 and is governed by 42 USCA § 12651.

For example, AmeriCorps members may serve in areas such as disaster relief, education, and environmental conservation. Learn and Serve America provides grants to schools and community organizations to support service-learning projects. The National Senior Service Corps engages older adults in volunteer work that addresses community needs.

These programs illustrate the Corporation for National and Community Service's mission to promote civic responsibility and provide educational opportunities through service.