Governor Wes Moore prioritized service as a hallmark of his administration by creating the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation early in his first term as Governor. The Department was charged with creating two new streams of service, Service Year Option and Maryland Corps as well as expanding legacy service programs through AmeriCorps. The Department plays a leading role in promoting volunteerism across the state as well as signature Days of Service, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and the commemoration of September 11th.

Whether they're preparing our state for climate change, tutoring our students, or caring for the sick, young people should have the option to perform important service today and build a foundation for our shared future. This is the first effort of its kind in the nation, and Maryland will lead the way.