Join us April 8-10 in Atlanta, GA for in-person 2025 National Service Training, hosted by America's Service Commissions (ASC). Come together with national service program colleagues, state and territorial service commission staff, AmeriCorps agency colleagues, and volunteer engagement partners for an educational and inspiring training opportunity.
Registration — CLOSED
Registration for NST Atlanta is now closed, but registration is still open for NST Virtual. Please contact our events team with any questions.
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Registration Rates
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Registration Deadlines
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Registration Instructions
To register for the event, you will first need to create an ASC profile or log-in to your existing ASC account using the event registration link provided. If you are a new user, enter your email under "New Users" to create an account. If you already have an ASC account but do not know your password, click "Forgot Password" and enter your work email address. You'll then be prompted to create/update your password in the system.
Once you are logged in, please return to the event registration link to finish registering. Click "register yourself" to go through the process.
Download detailed log-in instructions.
Need to register a group? Email Nailah Metwally-Ibrahim for assistance.
To register for the event, you will first need to create an ASC profile or log-in to your existing ASC account using the event registration link provided. If you are a new user, enter your email under "New Users" to create an account. If you already have an ASC account but do not know your password, click "Forgot Password" and enter your work email address. You'll then be prompted to create/update your password in the system.
Once you are logged in, please return to the event registration link to finish registering. Click "register yourself" to go through the process.
Download detailed log-in instructions.
Need to register a group? Email Nailah Metwally-Ibrahim for assistance.
venue & lodging
ASC has set up official hotel room blocks with discounted rates and specialized concessions available only for ASC attendees. Booking your room in the official hotel block supports ASC and demonstrates the economic impact service and training events like ours have on host cities.
DF Meetings & Events is the official housing provider for National Service Training. You may book your room via the link below or by calling 866-201-1420. The booking phone line is open 8:30am-5:30pm ET Monday-Friday. You may also email DF Meetings for assistance.
Rooms are available until the cut-off date noted below or until inventory is no longer available.
DF Meetings & Events is the official housing provider for National Service Training. You may book your room via the link below or by calling 866-201-1420. The booking phone line is open 8:30am-5:30pm ET Monday-Friday. You may also email DF Meetings for assistance.
Rooms are available until the cut-off date noted below or until inventory is no longer available.
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Hyatt Regency Atlanta — book by March 14
265 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30303
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- Discounted rate: $231/night plus $5 GA hotel-motel fee and tax* (available until March 14 or the block is sold out)
- *Taxes are currently 16.9% and subject to change without notice. Georgia DOES NOT accept tax exemption certificates.
- Cancelation policy: Reservations must be canceled by 3pm ET 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night's room and tax penalty.
- Due to the high demand for hotel rooms, additional rooms have been added to the room block at a rate of $289/night. Rooms will be first-come, first-served.
More rooms added nearby! In response to demand, an overflow block of rooms has been added nearby. Rooms are currently available at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, just one block away from the Hyatt Regency, our Headquarters Hotel for NST. Rooms are available for $362.00 plus tax per night, and rooms are first come, first served. For questions, please call (407) 583-6049.
Location & Travel
Travel & Transportation
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from Atlanta, as well as between the airport and hotel. ASC does not provide any travel or transportation for the event.
Air Travel
The closest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). ASC is pleased to have the following airline discounts available for event attendees.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for America's Service Commissions. Book Delta flights online or call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111 Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3G3. (There is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.)
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2025 National Service Training attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ. Discount valid for travel 4/5/25 through 4/13/25.
United Airlines is pleased to partner with America's Service Commissions for air travel. Make United flight reservations online or call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday–Friday at 800.426.1122 for booking assistance and reference discount code ZQ23962178. (Booking fees are waived for meeting reservations.)
Ground Transportation
Taxis and ride-share services (Uber, Lyft etc.) are widely available. There are also public transportation options. More information is available from the ATL airport.
Exploring Atlanta
We encourage attendees to explore our host city outside of event activities. Check out Discover Atlanta for tourist information.
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from Atlanta, as well as between the airport and hotel. ASC does not provide any travel or transportation for the event.
Air Travel
The closest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). ASC is pleased to have the following airline discounts available for event attendees.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for America's Service Commissions. Book Delta flights online or call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111 Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3G3. (There is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.)
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2025 National Service Training attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ. Discount valid for travel 4/5/25 through 4/13/25.
United Airlines is pleased to partner with America's Service Commissions for air travel. Make United flight reservations online or call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday–Friday at 800.426.1122 for booking assistance and reference discount code ZQ23962178. (Booking fees are waived for meeting reservations.)
Ground Transportation
Taxis and ride-share services (Uber, Lyft etc.) are widely available. There are also public transportation options. More information is available from the ATL airport.
Exploring Atlanta
We encourage attendees to explore our host city outside of event activities. Check out Discover Atlanta for tourist information.
AccomModations
We will make every reasonable effort to provide effective accommodations for event participants. Accommodation requests including dietary requests must be made at the time of registration. If you have an accommodation request (e.g., dietary restrictions, service animal relief area, interpreter, or Braille) for the event, please indicate when you register in the space provided or email us for further assistance.
We also encourage you to complete our anonymous survey with any ideas on how we can make our event more welcoming and accessible.
For accommodation requests that are related to your hotel room, please email DF Meetings & Events, our official hotel partner for all National Service Training events, or call them at 866-201-1420 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm ET).
We also encourage you to complete our anonymous survey with any ideas on how we can make our event more welcoming and accessible.
For accommodation requests that are related to your hotel room, please email DF Meetings & Events, our official hotel partner for all National Service Training events, or call them at 866-201-1420 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm ET).
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many volunteer opportunities during NST, and we are so grateful for those who volunteer during our event. We would not be able to make NST a success without volunteers! Any attendee is invited to sign up for volunteer shifts.
Tip: To view the volunteer opportunities in a different format, click on the calendar icon and view in weekly or daily mode.
Tip: To view the volunteer opportunities in a different format, click on the calendar icon and view in weekly or daily mode.
SPECIAL MEETING REQUESTS
As in the past, ASC will be offering special meeting spaces for commissions and other groups to gather during National Service Training.
Some commissions will utilize a special meeting time to meet with their programs that are attending in person. Special meeting space is limited and will be filled in the order requests are received.
Requests must be submitted via the special meeting request form. Requests will not be collected via email. The special meeting request form will ask for the following information.
Available special meeting times are as follows.
All rooms will have standard A/V (projector, screen, and laptop) available for use. If you anticipate sharing PowerPoint slides, please have them on a flash drive or available on a web-accessible platform. Unplugging the provided laptop and switching in your own machine will not be allowed. The room setup is anticipated to be theater style seating and will not be able to be changed by your group. It is your responsibility to communicate your special meeting to your intended participants.
Special meeting requests will be confirmed as soon as possible after they have been made; however, room assignments will not be made until closer to the event. If all the available rooms for each time slot are filled, a waitlist will be kept.
Some commissions will utilize a special meeting time to meet with their programs that are attending in person. Special meeting space is limited and will be filled in the order requests are received.
Requests must be submitted via the special meeting request form. Requests will not be collected via email. The special meeting request form will ask for the following information.
- Contact information for lead point of contact
- Name of meeting as it should be listed in the event app (i.e., Volunteer Iowa AmeriCorps Programs Gathering)
- Estimated number of attendees
- First choice meeting time
Available special meeting times are as follows.
- 9:00-9:45am on Tuesday, April 8
- 10:00-10:45am on Tuesday, April 8
All rooms will have standard A/V (projector, screen, and laptop) available for use. If you anticipate sharing PowerPoint slides, please have them on a flash drive or available on a web-accessible platform. Unplugging the provided laptop and switching in your own machine will not be allowed. The room setup is anticipated to be theater style seating and will not be able to be changed by your group. It is your responsibility to communicate your special meeting to your intended participants.
Special meeting requests will be confirmed as soon as possible after they have been made; however, room assignments will not be made until closer to the event. If all the available rooms for each time slot are filled, a waitlist will be kept.
Frequently asked questions
What is the National Service Training event schedule?
You can view the schedule and workshop times below. It’s also accessible on the home screen of the app via the “agenda” button in the bottom menu. All listed times in the schedule are local to the event location, which is in the Eastern time zone. All event meeting rooms are located at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on LL1, LL2, and LL3 meeting floors of the hotel. The official event start/end times of NST are as follows.
How do I access workshop materials?
All speakers are invited to upload and share any presentations, handouts, and resources they use during workshops. View and/or download workshop materials via the specific workshop in the app or online via the event webpage. (Workshop materials coming soon!)
How do I gain wifi access?
Wifi access is available to all attendees in the event center.
How can I get in touch with a speaker?
You can view all speaker information via the app. From the home screen of the app, click the Speakers button to view their names, contact information, and what session(s) they are presenting. You can also view the schedule which lists who the presenter is for each session. In addition, there is an in-app messaging feature you can use the reach out to speakers and individual attendees.
How can I get in touch with an exhibitor/sponsor?
There is an exhibitor space on the Exhibit Level (LL2) in the open space area where you can visit with exhibitors and sponsors at their tables. From the home screen of the app, click the Exhibitors button to view their information. In addition, there is an in-app messaging feature you can use to reach out to exhibitors, sponsors, and individual attendees. Exhibitors and sponsors may want to scan your contact information from the app, using the QR code found in your app profile. This is an easy and quick way to exchange contact information onsite!
When do I sign up for a session?
There is no need to sign up or register for a workshop session. All sessions are first-come, first-served. If a room is at capacity, the room ambassador will place a sign out front noting this, and we kindly ask that you review the schedule and choose another great workshop session.
If I arrive late, will I be able to get into the session?
Yes, you will be able to enter a session if you arrive late. Please be respectful when entering the room so not to disturb the session, speaker, or attendees. Some rooms may be at capacity, so if the workshop room ambassador says there is no room available, we kindly ask that you review the schedule and choose another great workshop session.
What are the dining amenities available at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta?
There are many options for dining onsite at the Hyatt Regency hotel.
Lobby Market — Hours: Monday-Sunday, 6am-10pm
Our Lobby Market is open daily, offering fresh, chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus sweets and treats, soda, and water, your favorite specialty coffee drink, and beer, spirits and wine. Charge any items to your room for your convenience.
Sway Restaurant
Sway is downtown Atlanta's signature Southern restaurant. Executive Chef Thomas McKeown serves delicious fare drawn from family kitchens, neighborhood cookouts and Sunday dinners. He partners with more than 70 area farms, dairies and purveyors to procure the freshest local ingredients. Hours:
Twenty-Two Storys Lobby Bar — Hours: Monday-Sunday, 4pm-12am
Twenty-Two Storys is Atlanta's favorite beer-forward gastropub, serving chef-made dinners and snacks, craft cocktails and a wide selection of pints from Georgia's favorite local breweries. Plus, watch every pitch, drive and goal on our 17 TVs.
Polaris — Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 5-11pm; Friday & Saturday, 5pm-12am (reservations recommended)
POLARIS, Atlanta’s iconic rotating restaurant and lounge. POLARIS is part of the story and soul of our Atlanta hometown and offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience based on local ingredients (like rooftop bee honey), select wines, craft cocktails and panoramic views. Reservations are encouraged. Accepting reservations via OpenTable. For parties of 6 or more, please email reservation requests to [email protected].
In-room dining is an option to for guests staying at the Hyatt. They offer in-room dining delivery and convenient takeout from our Twenty-Two Storys, Sway, and Market menus daily. Ask when you arrive for a menu and download the easy-to-use dining app to order.
What are things to do around the event center/hotel?
Looking for things to do in your down time? Discover ATL has created a custom website with suggestions and resources for making the most of your time in Atlanta.
What are the current health and safety protocols?
As a reminder, we have a health and safety code of conduct for all attendees, speakers, and sponsors. If you have any questions, please see an event coordinator.
What is the address of the event?
The event location and headquarters hotel is:
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Is there a lactation room available?
Yes, there is a room available on the Ballroom Level (LL1) in Meeting Room 3. Please check with event staff at the Check-in and Information Desk for more information. There are also long breaks built into the agenda to allow for individuals to take care of their personal needs and access their hotel rooms as needed throughout the agenda.
I need to take a break throughout the day to recharge or take a quick work call. Is there space available?
Yes, there are a few different options available depending on your needs.
How do I receive the valet parking discount?
Attendees who are staying in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta do not need to do anything to receive the valet parking discount. It will be built into their reservation. Attendees who are day drivers need to tell the cashier that they are part of the ASC National Service Training group to receive the discounted rate.
You can view the schedule and workshop times below. It’s also accessible on the home screen of the app via the “agenda” button in the bottom menu. All listed times in the schedule are local to the event location, which is in the Eastern time zone. All event meeting rooms are located at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on LL1, LL2, and LL3 meeting floors of the hotel. The official event start/end times of NST are as follows.
- Start Time: Tuesday, April 8 at 1:00pm Eastern
- End Time: Thursday, April 10 at 1:30pm Eastern
How do I access workshop materials?
All speakers are invited to upload and share any presentations, handouts, and resources they use during workshops. View and/or download workshop materials via the specific workshop in the app or online via the event webpage. (Workshop materials coming soon!)
How do I gain wifi access?
Wifi access is available to all attendees in the event center.
- Network: NST_wifi
- Password: VolunteerYall
How can I get in touch with a speaker?
You can view all speaker information via the app. From the home screen of the app, click the Speakers button to view their names, contact information, and what session(s) they are presenting. You can also view the schedule which lists who the presenter is for each session. In addition, there is an in-app messaging feature you can use the reach out to speakers and individual attendees.
How can I get in touch with an exhibitor/sponsor?
There is an exhibitor space on the Exhibit Level (LL2) in the open space area where you can visit with exhibitors and sponsors at their tables. From the home screen of the app, click the Exhibitors button to view their information. In addition, there is an in-app messaging feature you can use to reach out to exhibitors, sponsors, and individual attendees. Exhibitors and sponsors may want to scan your contact information from the app, using the QR code found in your app profile. This is an easy and quick way to exchange contact information onsite!
When do I sign up for a session?
There is no need to sign up or register for a workshop session. All sessions are first-come, first-served. If a room is at capacity, the room ambassador will place a sign out front noting this, and we kindly ask that you review the schedule and choose another great workshop session.
If I arrive late, will I be able to get into the session?
Yes, you will be able to enter a session if you arrive late. Please be respectful when entering the room so not to disturb the session, speaker, or attendees. Some rooms may be at capacity, so if the workshop room ambassador says there is no room available, we kindly ask that you review the schedule and choose another great workshop session.
What are the dining amenities available at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta?
There are many options for dining onsite at the Hyatt Regency hotel.
Lobby Market — Hours: Monday-Sunday, 6am-10pm
Our Lobby Market is open daily, offering fresh, chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus sweets and treats, soda, and water, your favorite specialty coffee drink, and beer, spirits and wine. Charge any items to your room for your convenience.
Sway Restaurant
Sway is downtown Atlanta's signature Southern restaurant. Executive Chef Thomas McKeown serves delicious fare drawn from family kitchens, neighborhood cookouts and Sunday dinners. He partners with more than 70 area farms, dairies and purveyors to procure the freshest local ingredients. Hours:
- Breakfast: Monday-Friday, 7am-11am; Saturday-Sunday, 7am-12pm
- Lunch: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30am-2pm
- Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday, 5-10pm
Twenty-Two Storys Lobby Bar — Hours: Monday-Sunday, 4pm-12am
Twenty-Two Storys is Atlanta's favorite beer-forward gastropub, serving chef-made dinners and snacks, craft cocktails and a wide selection of pints from Georgia's favorite local breweries. Plus, watch every pitch, drive and goal on our 17 TVs.
Polaris — Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 5-11pm; Friday & Saturday, 5pm-12am (reservations recommended)
POLARIS, Atlanta’s iconic rotating restaurant and lounge. POLARIS is part of the story and soul of our Atlanta hometown and offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience based on local ingredients (like rooftop bee honey), select wines, craft cocktails and panoramic views. Reservations are encouraged. Accepting reservations via OpenTable. For parties of 6 or more, please email reservation requests to [email protected].
In-room dining is an option to for guests staying at the Hyatt. They offer in-room dining delivery and convenient takeout from our Twenty-Two Storys, Sway, and Market menus daily. Ask when you arrive for a menu and download the easy-to-use dining app to order.
What are things to do around the event center/hotel?
Looking for things to do in your down time? Discover ATL has created a custom website with suggestions and resources for making the most of your time in Atlanta.
What are the current health and safety protocols?
As a reminder, we have a health and safety code of conduct for all attendees, speakers, and sponsors. If you have any questions, please see an event coordinator.
What is the address of the event?
The event location and headquarters hotel is:
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Is there a lactation room available?
Yes, there is a room available on the Ballroom Level (LL1) in Meeting Room 3. Please check with event staff at the Check-in and Information Desk for more information. There are also long breaks built into the agenda to allow for individuals to take care of their personal needs and access their hotel rooms as needed throughout the agenda.
I need to take a break throughout the day to recharge or take a quick work call. Is there space available?
Yes, there are a few different options available depending on your needs.
- First, there are long breaks built into the agenda to allow for individuals to take care of their personal needs and access their hotel rooms as needed throughout the agenda.
- Second, the open area on the Ballroom Level (LL1) will serve as our Recharge Space during the event. You can find this area outside the Centennial Ballroom and around the check-in area. Please use this space to recharge your devices or recharge yourself. This area is intended to be a space away from the crowd as needed, but it is not intended to be a quiet space. Subdued small group conversations are welcome. In addition, we will livestream the plenaries in this area. Hours of the space are listed on the agenda.
- Third, Edgewood will serve as our Tranquil Space during the event. You can find Edgewood on the Atlanta Conference Center (LL3). The Tranquil Space is a multi-purpose space for reflection, meditation, prayer, or decompression. For the most part, this is intended to be a quiet space. However, please keep in mind that some religious prayers are recited aloud, so there will be times when this space will not be completely quiet. This space is not intended for conversation, phone calls, or group activities. Please use the Recharge Space or another space in the hotel for those things.
How do I receive the valet parking discount?
Attendees who are staying in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta do not need to do anything to receive the valet parking discount. It will be built into their reservation. Attendees who are day drivers need to tell the cashier that they are part of the ASC National Service Training group to receive the discounted rate.
AGENDA
View the full event agenda below. Please note that the agenda is subject to change and will be updated whenever new information is available. An abbreviated PDF agenda is available for download.
The National Service Training agenda complies with applicable laws and regulations for AmeriCorps funded grants.
View the full event agenda below. Please note that the agenda is subject to change and will be updated whenever new information is available. An abbreviated PDF agenda is available for download.
The National Service Training agenda complies with applicable laws and regulations for AmeriCorps funded grants.
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