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!
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