National Youth Community Service

Organizations in the U.S.

Intro

These are nonprofit youth-serving organizations focused on engaging young people in community service, service learning, and civic engagement programs across the U.S. The are all located in the United States, and have a national scope, providing services to young people across the nation.

America's Promise mobilizes people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our Nation's youth by fulfilling Five Promises for young people. Send mail to Suite 400, 909 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1556. Call (703)684-4500
 
Compact for Learning and Citizenship helps link school-based service and service-learning to K-12 curriculum as well as organizing schools to maximize community volunteer efforts. Send mail to 700 Broadway, Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80203-3460, Call (303)299-3644 or email arautio@ecs.org
 
Corporation for National and Community Service helps Americans of all ages and backgrounds engage in service. Send mail to 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525. Call (202)606-5000.
 
EpiCenter is an online source of effective program practices. Send mail c/o ETR Associates, 4 Carbonero Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, or call (800)860-2684 Ext. 100
 
Learn and Serve America supports service-learning in schools and community organizations. Send mail c/o Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525. Call (202)606-5000.
 
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse is a one-stop source for service-learning information. Send mail to c/o ETR Associates, 4 Carbonero Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Call (866)245-7378 or email info@servicelearning.org
 
National Service-Learning Partnership serves as a national leadership hub for individuals and organizations committed to raising the visibility and enhancing the quality of service-learning in schools and communities across the country. Send mail c/o Academy for Educational Development, 100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 or call (212)367-4570.
 
National Service Resource Center provides information and training specific to community service programs. Send mail c/o ETR Associates, 4 Carbonero Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Call (800)860-2684 or email nsrc@etr.org
 
National Society for Experiential Education serves as a national resource center for the development and improvement of experiential education programs nationwide. Send mail to 9001 Braddock Road, Suite 380, Springfield, VA 22151. Call (800)803-4170 or email info@nsee.org
 
National Youth Leadership Council is a national leader in service-learning programs. Send mail to 1667 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55108. Call (651)631-3672 or email nylcinfo@nylc.org
 
The Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network works to involve more people in effective volunteering. Send mail to 1400 "I" Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005. Call (800)VOLUNTEER (for local volunteer projects and opportunities) or email info@pointsoflight.org
 
Youth Service America is a resource center committed to increasing the quantity and quality of opportunities for young people to serve locally, nationally, or globally. Send mail to 1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005. Call (202)296-2992 or email info@ysa.org
 
Youth Volunteer Corps of America is a national network that creates volunteer opportunities to enrich America's youth, address community needs and develop a lifetime commitment to service. Send mail to Suite 145, 6310 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202. Call (913)432-9822