A nation united
through service.
Service is at the heart of who we are as Americans.
It’s the nurse caring for a patient, the firefighter rushing toward danger, the neighbor organizing a meal train for new parents, the volunteer at the local food bank, and the millions who give of themselves to help others. It’s these everyday acts of kindness and generosity by people from all walks of life.
The National Museum and Center for Service honors these acts of service and inspires new ones.
Instead of a single building, our museum lives in schools, libraries, and community centers across the country. No matter where you are, service is honored.
$228B
the massive value of Americans’ volunteering each year
1 in 4
Americans volunteer each year
1736
year Benjamin Franklin founded the first volunteer firehouse, beginning a long American tradition
$592B
the estimated total annual charitable and philanthropic contributions of Americans
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
Stories of service
People from all walks of life across the country, in the smallest towns and largest cities, are making a difference.
