Welcome to the National Language Service Corps

The National Language Service Corps (NLSC) is a group of individuals who speak more than one language. We are united by the fundamental belief that diverse communities who can successfully communicate with one another have a tremendous impact on who we are, who we can be, and what we can do together. If effective communication can give us the power to understand one another, the NLSC helps to harness that power to help our country gain a deeper understanding of all countries, cultures, and peoples. We believe that this will make the United States and the world safer, more just, and more prosperous.

The NLSC offers individuals with language expertise the opportunity to help their neighbors and fellow citizens by participating in national and state efforts, particularly in times of emergency or crisis when their expertise can truly make a difference. This opportunity serves a greater good, a human good … and the NLSC is working to honor and amplify that good.

The mission of the NLSC is to recruit a readily-available pool of individuals who have expertise in languages that are important to the security and welfare of the nation. The NLSC provides certification to qualified individuals as part of its enrollment process.

Do you speak more than one language? Then consider joining our pilot program! Explore our web site, send in your application and find out how much good you could do.