It hasn't yet begun, but the intertubes are already abuzz with activity about AmeriCorps Week. As we prepare to celebrate this great occasion of all things AmeriCorps, we wanted to share a few ways to connect with us throughout the week.

Social media provides a way for AmeriCorps members and alumni from programs across the country to connect with the larger AmeriCorps network, and feel a part of the greater Ameri-family.

Building on the tremendous success of social media during and following last year's AmeriCorps Week, CNCS has a number of engagement activities planned for AmeriCorps Week 2013 designed to leverage the unique power of the AmeriCorps community.

Below are a few ways to join in on the fun. See you out there!

#AmeriChat

On Monday, March 11, @AmeriCorps will host a twitter chat (#AmeriChat!) from 1:30 – 2:30 PM EST. We want to take your Ameri-questions and hear your best AmeriStories.

Twitter

We will use the #ACweek and #AmeriCorpsWorks hashtags. Be sure to use them too, so we can retweet all the great messages you're sharing from the @AmeriCorps account.

Facebook

AmeriCorps Week badges and graphics will be uploaded to a special gallery on the AmeriCorps Facebook page. Check in regularly as we will have fresh, hot-out-of-the-oven content daily.

Et cetera

And if you're using social media networks not listed (Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr) please use the #AmeriCorpsWorks hashtag too. We'd love to be able to see what you're up to on those accounts as well.