Join us April 14-16 in Addison, TX (north Dallas) for in-person 2026 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.
Addison, TX is located only 13 miles from downtown Dallas, 17 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and 11 miles from Dallas/Love Field Airport, Addison is at the center of it all.
Addison, TX is located only 13 miles from downtown Dallas, 17 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and 11 miles from Dallas/Love Field Airport, Addison is at the center of it all.
Registration
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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 — Lodging Available
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.
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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Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel (Headquarter Hotel) — book by March 19
15201 Dallas Parkway Addison, TX 75001
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- Discounted rate: $199/night plus tax* (available until March 19 or the block is sold out)
- *Taxes are currently 15.56% and subject to change without notice. Texas does accept tax exemption certificates, but this is based on hotel review and approval.
- Please contact [email protected] if you require additional information regarding payment.
- Cancelation policy: Reservations must be canceled by 3pm ET 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night's room and tax penalty.
If needed, we will share information on availability of any overflow hotels. Please reach out to DF Meetings with any lodging questions.
Book and reserve your room at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel by February 1, 2026 for an opportunity to earn! Those that book their lodging at the headquarter hotel and are a registered attendee for 2026 NST, will be entered to earn one of the following:
- One of two complimentary upgrades for your stay during NST (upgraded room at regular conference hotel rate)
- $150 credit at hotel food and beverage outlet during your stay at NST
Location & Travel
Travel & Transportation
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from Dallas, as well as between the airport and hotel. ASC does not provide any travel or transportation for the event.
Air Travel
The closest airports are Dallas Forth Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Field Love airport (DAL). ASC is pleased to have the following airline discounts available for event attendees.
Please see below for information regarding airline discounts for our attendees.
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 DFW airport and DAL airport.
Visit Addison and Dallas
We encourage attendees to explore our host city outside of event activities. Check out Visit Addison and Visit Dallas for tourist information.
Airline Discounts
ASC is excited to offer a variety of airline discount codes for attendees flying to NST this year. Please see the details below.
Delta
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for America's Service Commissions. Please follow the link to book your Delta flights. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00am–8:00pm (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4DQ.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Southwest
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2026 National Service Training attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ®. Discount valid for travel 4/12/2026 to 4/17/2026.
United Airlines
To make flight reservations online please click on the discount code: ZRWF193671. MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetings℠ discount code. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from 7:00am to 8:00pm CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays) at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit united.com/meetingtravel, and enter the code above. Booking fees are waived for United Meetings reservations. International customers may contact their local United® Reservation Desk.
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from Dallas, as well as between the airport and hotel. ASC does not provide any travel or transportation for the event.
Air Travel
The closest airports are Dallas Forth Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Field Love airport (DAL). ASC is pleased to have the following airline discounts available for event attendees.
Please see below for information regarding airline discounts for our attendees.
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 DFW airport and DAL airport.
Visit Addison and Dallas
We encourage attendees to explore our host city outside of event activities. Check out Visit Addison and Visit Dallas for tourist information.
Airline Discounts
ASC is excited to offer a variety of airline discount codes for attendees flying to NST this year. Please see the details below.
Delta
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for America's Service Commissions. Please follow the link to book your Delta flights. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00am–8:00pm (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4DQ.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Southwest
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2026 National Service Training attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ®. Discount valid for travel 4/12/2026 to 4/17/2026.
United Airlines
To make flight reservations online please click on the discount code: ZRWF193671. MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetings℠ discount code. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from 7:00am to 8:00pm CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays) at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit united.com/meetingtravel, and enter the code above. Booking fees are waived for United Meetings reservations. International customers may contact their local United® Reservation Desk.
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 will be 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 the volunteer opportunities are outlined, we will share the sign up link here.
SPECIAL MEETING REQUESTS — Coming Soon
The meeting request option is currently available to our supporting commissions at this point. If space allows, we will open up the form to other groups attending. Feel free to reach out to Alli Zuel with questions.
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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. 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.
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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. 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 (subject to change).
- 9:00-9:45am on Tuesday, April 14
- 10:00-10:45am on Tuesday, 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 — Coming Soon
We will host an attendee informational webinar closer to the event. 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.
AGENDA
Download the event agenda outline. Please note that the agenda is subject to change and will be updated whenever new information is available. The full event agenda with workshop titles, speakers, and other networking and keynote opportunities will be available in early 2026.
The National Service Training agenda complies with applicable laws and regulations for AmeriCorps funded grants.
Download the event agenda outline. Please note that the agenda is subject to change and will be updated whenever new information is available. The full event agenda with workshop titles, speakers, and other networking and keynote opportunities will be available in early 2026.
The National Service Training agenda complies with applicable laws and regulations for AmeriCorps funded grants.
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