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Join us April 13-15 in St. Louis, MO for in-person 2027 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. St. Louis, MO is central located in the country, along major interstates and highways, and home to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Amtrak also services St. Louis, and there is a MetroLink light rail throughout parts of the city. |
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Registration — Opens January
Registration information will be released later.
Registration for our St. Louis event will open for all in early January, 2027 with early bird pricing. If you have any registration questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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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 ASC staff 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 ASC staff for assistance.
venue & lodging
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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 8:00am–5:00pm 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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Do not call the hotel directly for lodging needs. You will want to book directly through the link below, or reach out to DF Meetings & Events for support.
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Marriott St. Louis Grand (Headquarter Hotel) — book by March 20
800 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63101
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- Discounted rate: $189/night plus tax* (available until March 20 or the block is sold out)
- *Taxes are currently 18.929% and subject to change without notice.
- Please contact [email protected] if you require additional information regarding payment.
- A valid credit card is required at the time you make your reservation. The credit card provided is used only to guarantee the reservation and is not charged at the time of booking.
- Cancelation policy: Reservations must be canceled by 3pm ET 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night's room and tax penalty. Guests may revise their departure date at the time of check-in. Early departures after this point will be charged a $100.00 fee.
Book your room by February 1 for an opportunity to earn one of the following rewards*
- Additional discounts on room rate
- $150 credit at hotel food and beverage outlet
Additional Overflow Hotels Available for NST Attendees will be shared if needed. At this point in time, we only are offering one hotel block.
Please reach out to DF Meetings with any lodging questions.
Location & Travel
Travel & Transportation
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from St. Louis, 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 St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). ASC is pleased to have the following airline discounts available for event attendees.
Please see below for information regarding airline discounts for our attendees as they become available.
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 STL airport.
Explore St. Louis
We encourage attendees to explore our host city outside of event activities. Check out Explore St. Louis for tourist information. Additional information and materials.
Airline Discounts
ASC is working to secure airline discount codes for attendees flying to NST this year. Details will be shared here as they are available.
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from St. Louis, 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 St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). ASC is pleased to have the following airline discounts available for event attendees.
Please see below for information regarding airline discounts for our attendees as they become available.
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 STL airport.
Explore St. Louis
We encourage attendees to explore our host city outside of event activities. Check out Explore St. Louis for tourist information. Additional information and materials.
Airline Discounts
ASC is working to secure airline discount codes for attendees flying to NST this year. Details will be shared here as they are available.
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, 8:00am-5:00pm 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, 8:00am-5:00pm ET).
Volunteer Opportunities — Sign Up Coming Soon
There are a variety of 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. Once they are available, we will post the link here so you can explore the available volunteer opportunities.
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, as space allows.
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 (coming soon). 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 (subject to change).
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 (coming soon). 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
- Estimated number of attendees
- First choice meeting time
Available special meeting times are as follows (subject to change).
- 9:00–9:45am on Tuesday, April 13
- 10:00–10:45am on Tuesday, April 13
- 8:00-8:45am on Wednesday, April 14
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
Attendee Information Session — Coming Soon
We will host an attendee informational webinar closer to the event. This will help prepare attendees to have a successful NST experience. Once this is scheduled, we will communicate this out to attendees. As the planning proceeds, we will also share answers to some frequently asked questions here. Please watch this site for additional announcements.
We will host an attendee informational webinar closer to the event. This will help prepare attendees to have a successful NST experience. Once this is scheduled, we will communicate this out to attendees. As the planning proceeds, we will also share answers to some frequently asked questions here. Please watch this site for additional announcements.
What is the National Service Training event schedule?
You can view the draft schedule and workshop times on the NST website. A final version will be available later, and it will be accessible via event app closer to the event. All listed times in the schedule are local to the event location, which is in the Central time zone. All event meeting rooms are located at the Marriott St. Louis Grand hotel.
The official event start/end times of NST are as follows.
Additional FAQs will be shared and added prior to the event.
You can view the draft schedule and workshop times on the NST website. A final version will be available later, and it will be accessible via event app closer to the event. All listed times in the schedule are local to the event location, which is in the Central time zone. All event meeting rooms are located at the Marriott St. Louis Grand hotel.
The official event start/end times of NST are as follows.
- Start Time: Tuesday, April 13 at 1:00pm Central
- End Time: Thursday, April 15 at 1:30pm Central
Additional FAQs will be shared and added prior to the event.
Event App: Whova — Coming Soon
This year we are using Whova again as our event app. You will be able to download Whova closer to the event.
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AGENDA
Download the event draft outline to assist with travel planning. Please note that the agenda is subject to change and will be updated whenever new information is available.
The National Service Training agenda complies with applicable laws and regulations for AmeriCorps-funded grants.
Want to sponsor NST? Check out our 2027 Sponsorship opportunities page.
Download the event draft outline to assist with travel planning. Please note that the agenda is subject to change and will be updated whenever new information is available.
The National Service Training agenda complies with applicable laws and regulations for AmeriCorps-funded grants.
Want to sponsor NST? Check out our 2027 Sponsorship opportunities page.
Thank you to our sponsors!
