The Youth Aging “Out” & “Into” Service Pilot

1. The Youth Aging “Out”& “Into” Service Pilot A guide to applying to the AmeriCorps NCCC program

2. Overview My AmeriCorps is an online space designed to help applicants and members manage their AmeriCorps experience. It provides an easy way for individuals to get and give important information – before, during and after their service. This site makes it easy to search and apply for AmeriCorps service opportunities in all three AmeriCorps programs. After registering and creating a profile, potential applicants can apply and allow programs to offer service opportunities to them as well. Creating a profile, creating an application and submitting an application are three separate processes.

3. Overview AmeriCorps NCCC has devised a timeline specifically for CFP youth interested in applying to the Fall 2010 program cycle.

4. NCCC’s Selection & Placement Timeline for CFP Applicants • January 29, 2010 • Begin accepting applications for Fall 2010 campuses. • The names of youth who have a completed and submitted an application must be submitted to Katrina Mathis at kmathis@cns.gov. • April 1, 2010 • Deadline to submit application to be considered for Fall 2010 campuses.

5. NCCC’s Selection & Placement Timeline for CFP Applicants (continued) • The Process After an Application is Submitted • NCCC sends out acknowledgement packets via FedEx. • Applicants will be contacted to schedule their phone interviews • Phone interviews are conducted on scheduled date. • NCCC sends out mailing informing applicant of their status via FedEx. • Applicants will have 10 business days to return status paperwork to NCCC headquarters.

6. NCCC’s Selection & Placement Timeline for CFP Applicants (continued) • The Process (Continued) • Upon receipt of status paperwork, NCCC will begin medical and legal review. • A welcome packet is sent to applicant when they are both medically and legally cleared. • Applicants will have 10 business days to return welcome packet paperwork to their assigned campus. • Upon receipt of welcome packet paperwork, travel arrangements are made by the assigned campus. • Applicants will receive their travel itinerary via email. • Applicants arrive at campus…start service.

7. Creating a Profile The first step in the application process

8. Creating a Profile(For images of the process described below please see the next 9 slides.) Step 1 • Go to https://my3.americorps.gov • On the Member Portal Login Page Click on “Apply to Serve” under the login box. Step 2 • Complete the 4 steps to create a profile. Step 3 • After you have completed creating the profile check your email for a message from recruitment@americorps.gov • Click on the link within the e-mail to create your username and password.

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17. You’ve now completed creating a profile.

18. Creating an Application The next step in the application process

19. Creating an Application(For images of the process described below please see the next 15 slides.) Step 1 • From the applicant home page portal click on “Applications” in the column on the left. Step 2 • Click the “Create Application” button. Step 3 • Complete the 8 steps to create the application. Note: Please make sure each section of the application is complete. Otherwise the application's status will be incomplete and we will not be able to submit it to the NCCC listing.

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34. You’ve now completed creating an application.

35. Submitting an Application The final step in the application process

36. Submitting an Application(For images of the process described below please see the next 3 slides.) Step 1 • From the applicant home page (see slide 17) click on “Search Listings” in the column on the left. • This will take you to the “Advanced Listing Search” page where you will select AmeriCorps NCCC in the “Program Type” drop down menu and click the big red “Search” button. Step 2 • On the “Search Results” page select the AmeriCorps NCCC – Fall 2010 listing. Step 3 • Click the “Apply Now” button. Note: The “Apply Now” button will not appear if you do not have a complete application.

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40. Final Notes • Please adhere to the timeline dates. • In the event of technical problems please contact Tiffany Achane at tachane@cns.gov or 202-606-6798