May 8th, 2025 | Shenandoah National Park— In January 2025, with snow on the ground, four crewmembers on the 2025 Veterans Fire Corps (VFC) hosted by New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (NERI), took numerous trainings to prepare them for the upcoming season and potential future careers in wildland fire management. NERI is part of the Allegheny Fire Management Zone that has provided opportunities for veterans to work and live alongside other vets as they transition from military to civilian service. Kris Stone, former U.S. Army, as well as previous VFC crewmember, and current NERI seasonal interpretation ranger, led the 2025 crew.

March 18th, 2025 | WASHINGTON, DC—AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, released a study analyzing the return on investment of Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps, a program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The study found that for each dollar invested in the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps, up to $15.32 was returned to the community.

February 6th, 2025 — I was inspired to pursue an internship at Pecos National Historical Park (PECO) for two main reasons, First, I’ve always aspired to work for the National Park Service (NPS). This was a goal I wasn’t sure I could reach but I was excited to try. Second, Pecos holds a special significance to me. Pecos Pueblo has a history that’s deeply connected to my community in Jemez Pueblo. The opportunity to help preserve this place made it an easy decision to apply for an internship there.

March 14th, 2025 — AmeriCorps Week is a time to celebrate the dedication and impact of AmeriCorps members serving communities nationwide. The Community Volunteer Ambassador Program, an AmeriCorps program, is managed in partnership with the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks Program and the Stewards Individual Placement Program of Conservation Legacy.