AmeriCorps: Step 1

After much thought and research I decided to apply to AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional and FEMA Corps for Winter 2016.  I have read many blog posts discussing AmeriCorps journeys, but none that described the detail of the application and wait time.  So here is my experience thus far:

The application itself is pretty self explanatory.  You have to explain in detail your skills, community service, and employment history.  There are also 2 essays, one on your motivations to join AmeriCorps and one on your community service experience.  You need at least 2 references.  Each reference will receive an email that has the reference form to be completed and submitted as soon as they can.

Once you have finished your application, you will receive a packet in the mail with a phone number to call for your yes/no phone interview.  For me this took a few days.  Once you have completed this phone interview they will tell you on the phone whether or not your application will be assessed based on your answers from the phone interview.

Your application will then be assessed to determine eligibility.  This was complete (for me) after 1 week of my phone interview.  I then received an email saying "... you are now eligible to receive a conditional invitation to FEMA Corps"  This invitation could come anytime from now to the departure date.  I have not received any additional information since receiving this email.

I also applied to be a Team Leader.  To be considered for a TL position you must complete two additional essays.  One is on your leadership experience and the other is why you would be an asset to AmeriCorps and how it would help your future to be a TL.

I haven't heard anything in regards to my TL application, but from my understanding I should hear something after the deadline which is Sept. 1st.

I am BEYOND excited to have a potential position with AmeriCorps by next year.

Alright this post was kind of boring, but for anyone who is interested in AmeriCorps its informational!!

Whenever I hear anything else I will be sure to write a Step 2 post!

Tuh Tuh for NOW!

About Me

So I thought as my first blog post EVER I would tell you a little bit about myself.
I am 22 years old and graduating December 2015 with a BA in Psychology and BS in Biology.
I work quite a few jobs and volunteer in a population genetics research lab.
I'm a tree hugging vegetarian who loves the outdoors and wants to travel the world (who doesn't!).
I have been all the way from Maine to California (I need to actually visit a bunch of fly over states), Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, St. Thomas, Bahamas, and a few other Caribbean islands.
Other than work, school, and traveling when I can; I love to read, eat, take care of my plants, watch Netflix, volunteer, go to shows, listen to music, the list could go on.  OH, did I mention eating?  I truly love living... and eating.
  Living is a glorious thing that I think we (including me) take for granted way too much!
I hope to use this blog to rant about things that incessantly annoy me and to give my readers (hope you're out there somewhere) a glimpse into the life of an average 22 year old.
PLEASE contact me with any questions or things you want me to write about or if you need advice about anything.
I really have no direction for this blog; I just want to get my voice out there and be heard by the people of the internet.
Adopt ME oh mighty blog readers!!!
Some of you may be wondering what my blog title means.  If you haven't put the pieces together yet it means Daily Adventures by Caitlin.  The s is merely for looks.  Maybe I will come up with something cool that it stands for.  Suggestions??!!  Comment !!