AmeriCorps Asks for Comments on Continuing Annual Civic Engagement Survey
Published Date: 5/14/2026
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AmeriCorps wants to keep collecting info from 60,000 people each year about how they volunteer and get involved in their communities. They’re asking for your thoughts on this plan by July 13, 2026. This helps track how Americans give back without costing anyone extra time or money beyond answering some questions.
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