The
Citizen Corps will harness the power of citizens to help prepare their local communities
for the threats of terrorism. The Citizen Corps builds on existing crime prevention,
natural disaster preparedness, and public health response networks. To learn more, visit
the Citizen Corps Web site at www.citizencorps.gov. AmeriCorps
engages Americans 17 years and older in full-time, results-driven service by working with
local and national organizations around the United States. To learn more, visit the
AmeriCorps Web site at www.americorps.gov.
The Peace Corps
engages adults over 18 years old in international service. Peace Corps volunteers build
cross-cultural understanding with the people of other countries. To learn more, visit the
Peace Corps Web site at www.peacecorps.gov.
Senior Corps was
created for Americans age 55 and older to share their time and experience to help solve
local problems. To learn more, visit the Senior Corps Web site at www.seniorcorps.org.
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