The New York State Commission on National & Community Service is thrilled you are considering our state as an operating site for your National Direct AmeriCorps Program!

As you are aware, a new requirement contained in the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act now requires all national, multi-state AmeriCorps applicants to consult with the State Service Commission in the state where they propose to place AmeriCorps members.

Last year a working group of AmeriCorps State and National leadership developed a template Consultation Form for all National Direct applicants to complete. Given the varying number of National Direct AmeriCorps applicants that intend to place members in service within a state, each State Commission will interpret the level of consultation differently.

The New York Commission believes that this process is a valuable opportunity for us to (1) better understand the full portfolio of national service programs operating in our state, (2) help to promote awareness of and participation in all national service programs, and (3) leverage resources, experiences, and cross-stream training opportunities to benefit New York’s national service programs and their members.

To begin the process, please click here to download and complete the AmeriCorps National Consultation Form template and submit it to the New York State Commission Office via email at NewYorkersVolunteer@NewYorkersVolunteer.ny.gov or fax to (518) 402-3817.

We will confirm receipt of your completed template and may contact your organization for additional information or to schedule a formal meeting if necessary. At this time, we are not requiring all National Direct applicants to have an in-person meeting with our State Commission. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this process further, please contact our office at (518) 473-8882.

Good luck with your AmeriCorps proposal and we look forward to the opportunity to partner with you here in New York State!