Training Descriptions

Miami has been chosen as the national site for the closing ceremony to National AmeriCorps Week! Join more than 1,000 AmeriCorps and National Service members May 17-18 to hear nationally renowned speakers, participate in an exciting “green” service project with the City of Miami, and attend the largest National Service Rally in Florida’s history! Don't miss these exciting two days in beautiful Miami! You can have a front row seat! Reserve your spot now!

Conference Trainings
Start the conference out right! Attend conference trainings at the Intercontinental Hotel and immerse yourself in “Life After AmeriCorps,” featuring nationally renowned speakers Shari Rusch and Jeff Birdsall. Pre-registration is required.

Dinner Session
Kick off Florida’s AmeriCorps & National Service Conference with style! Join more than 1,000 AmeriCorps and National Service members in celebrating National Service with exciting video,
amazing speakers and fabulous entertainment. This also is the place to learn about the Virginia Key Beach Service Project which will occur the following day.

Restoring Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Virginia Key Beach Park, dedicated in 1945, remained segregated through the 1950s until civil rights laws opened public beaches to all. In 1982, Virginia Key Beach was closed, citing high maintenance and operational costs. In August 2002, Virginia Key Beach was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and given a Florida Historical Marker. In February 2008, the park reopened.

In partnership with the City of Miami, National Service members will join with city officials to plant 1000 trees and 25,000 sea oats simultaneously, restoring Virginia Key Beach Park to its former glory and leaving a legacy that will impact Miami, Florida and our nation for years to come!

AmeriCorps Week Finale Rally
What better way to celebrate National Service throughout America than to have the AmeriCorps Week closing ceremony at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami! The AmeriCorps Week Finale Rally features special celebrity speakers, national figures and a special Recommitment Ceremony. Walk around the “Finale Fair” and find out how your peers are celebrating and living service in their communities.