WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, Selective Service acting Director Joel C. Spangenberg and AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the White House to codify their partnership on public awareness strategies and marketing initiatives to promote Americans’ participation in national service opportunities offered by both federal agencies.

Tom Perez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, participated in today’s Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony.

The Selective Service System and AmeriCorps will work together to launch data-driven public awareness campaigns through digital platforms, media and outreach engagements to inform the public across the nation about opportunities to join AmeriCorps, serve in the US military or with another service organization, and/or volunteer with the Selective Service System as a presidentially appointed local or district board member in the communities where they live. This effort also builds on the Selective Service Systems’ enduring work to assist the Department of Defense’s recruiting efforts in support of America’s all-volunteer force.

Spangenberg said, “It’s an honor to join AmeriCorps in this effort to promote national service across America. The Selective Service System has already demonstrated its capability to boost awareness of military service opportunities nationwide and we are thrilled to now be expanding our efforts to include national service.”

“We’ve seen time and time again, from Hurricane Katrina to the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans enthusiastically support one another without expecting anything in return,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

Federal law requires all male citizens, as well as male non-citizens residing in the U.S., to register with Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday. At 26, a man becomes too old to register.