Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through service. This page highlights how Nebraskans can volunteer, host community projects, and participate in the national America250 initiative by strengthening communities across the state.
AmeriCorps State & National programs help Nebraska nonprofits, schools, and public agencies expand capacity, strengthen outcomes, and serve more people. Learn how partnering with ServeNebraska can bring dedicated service members into your organization to advance education, health, conservation, and community impact statewide.
ServeNebraska celebrates AmeriCorps Week 2026, highlighting service across Nebraska, recognizing members and partners, and sharing opportunities to support national service programs.
AmeriCorps funding opportunities are open for Nebraska organizations. Learn about the RSVP and VISTA opportunities and access application resources before the March 26 deadline.
Nebraska’s landscape is more than prairie — it’s rivers, wetlands, urban parks, wildlife habitats, and the communities that depend on them. Through Conservation Nebraska’s AmeriCorps program, volunteers serve across the state to advance environmental education, strengthen partnerships, and connect communities to conservation resources.
In this Volunteer Spotlight, Caitlyn shares how serving as an AmeriCorps volunteer with Conservation Nebraska is creating real impact through outreach, relationship-building, and hands-on community engagement — and why environmental education is critical to protecting the places we call home.
Learn more about serving as an AmeriCorps volunteer at serve.nebraska.gov.
Meet AJ, an AmeriCorps Program Leader serving with the International Council for Refugees and Immigrants through ServeNebraska. In this Volunteer Spotlight, AJ shares how service strengthens communities while building leadership, empathy, and personal growth — and why stepping up as an AmeriCorps volunteer can shape both your future and Nebraska’s.
If you’re part of a nonprofit, school or community organization in Nebraska, you know how much work goes into serving your community and achieving your mission. AmeriCorps State & National programs can provide your organization with the support, resources and manpower needed to expand your impact and reach more people in need. If you’re looking for ways to strengthen your community programs, consider applying for AmeriCorps funding and support!
In honor of ServeNebraska’s 30th Anniversary in 2024, the commission introduced the Nebraska Volunteer Week Youth Service Grant initiative to help reverse the decline of volunteer participation across the country in recent years. These small but mighty grants were created to engage young people in taking an active role in strengthening their communities and learning about the importance—and satisfaction—of service.
