Since 1999, Barnstable County’s AmeriCorps Cape Cod program has engaged service-minded adults to fulfill a variety of environmental and disaster preparedness needs across Cape Cod. Each year we recruit, train, and host 20 national service members, who make an 11-month full-time volunteer commitment to Cape Cod. Our program, supported by Barnstable County and the AmeriCorps federal agency, is dedicated to bringing in skilled young professionals to serve on capacity building projects for municipal governments and non-profit organizations across all 15 towns of the Cape. Our focus areas include natural resource management, disaster preparedness and response, environmental education, and volunteer engagement.
Whether removing invasive plant species on conservation land, propagating oysters with a local shellfish department, staffing regional emergency shelters during a Nor’easter, or educating kids about the importance of water quality, we strive to meet the diverse and dynamic needs of the Cape Cod community.
AmeriCorps Cape Cod, a long-standing public service program under Barnstable County, recently faced uncertainty following the sudden termination of its federal funding. Below is a clear timeline of key developments, […]
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June 9, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – AmeriCorps Cape Cod proudly announces the Year 26 Graduation Ceremony to celebrate nine dedicated members as they conclude their 11-month term of service across Cape […]
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When sudden federal funding cuts threatened to shut down AmeriCorps Cape Cod, Barnstable County didn’t hesitate. Drawing from previously budgeted reserves, County leadership stepped in to ensure the program could […]
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Record Public Support Demonstrates Deep Community Commitment May 1, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – In response to the abrupt and unprecedented termination of federal funding for AmeriCorps Cape Cod (ACC), the Barnstable […]
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April 30, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) –Barnstable County officials announced today that AmeriCorps Cape Cod (ACC), a longstanding community service program serving Cape Cod for more than 26 years, is […]
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Attend information session to learn more about hosting an AmeriCorps Cape Cod Individual Placement April 7, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod is holding informational sessions on Tuesday, April 15th […]
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