on the AmeriCorps application to guide your response. Provide examples from your volunteer experiences or from your life to strengthen the paragraph Because AmeriCorps is a national volunteer service program, providing a detailed, thoughtful response about why you volunteer is extremely important for your candidacy. Think of this response as another essay.” Don’t be afraid to use personal examples “mini in this statement! Remember to use complete sentences and correct grammar and spelling while writing your volunteer response. Again, there is no spelling or grammar check so you may opt to compose your statement in Word or another program before entering it in the application. Employment History Starting with your most recent employment, list and describe your employment history. This can include fellowships, internships, part-time or full-time paid work, or Type in the name of the organization, location, and supervisor contact information. Provide your job title, a brief description of duties, and a reason for leaving (if possible). You must also provide the length of employment as well as the time commitment of employment (hours per week). Try to make your employment history reflect your resume as closely as possible so that the AmeriCorps application accurately reflects your skills and experience. You can add other jobs as well. Criminal History Next, you must complete the criminal history questionnaire. All AmeriCorps members must complete a background check before beginning service, and the questionnaire is the first step in that process. Select the answers that apply to you, and then move on to the next step in the application process. Please be honest and forthright with the information you provide. Any misinformation you provide will automatically disqualify you for service as an AmeriCorps member. Please note that a criminal history alone does not disqualify an applicant from AmeriCorps service—the only crimes that disqualify applicants from service are sex offenses or murder. Other crimes can be accompanied by an explanation.
on the AmeriCorps application to guide your response. Provide examples from your volunteer experiences or from your life to strengthen the paragraph Because AmeriCorps is a national volunteer service program, providing a detailed, thoughtful response about why you volunteer is extremely important for your candidacy. Think of this response as another “mini essay.” Don’t be afraid to use personal examples in this statement! Remember to use complete sentences and correct grammar and spelling while writing your volunteer response. Again, there is no spelling or grammar check so you may opt to compose your statement in Word or another program before entering it in the application. Employment History Starting with your most recent employment, list and describe your employment history. This can include fellowships, internships, part-time or full-time paid work, or Type in the name of the organization, location, and supervisor contact information. Provide your job title, a brief description of duties, and a reason for leaving (if possible). You must also provide the length of employment as well as the time commitment of employment (hours per week). Try to make your employment history reflect your resume as closely as possible so that the AmeriCorps application accurately reflects your skills and experience. You can add other jobs as well. Criminal History Next, you must complete the criminal history questionnaire. All AmeriCorps members must complete a background check before beginning service, and the questionnaire is the first step in that process. Select the answers that apply to you, and then move on to the next step in the application process. Please be honest and forthright with the information you provide. Any misinformation you provide will automatically disqualify you for service as an AmeriCorps member. Please note that a criminal history alone does not disqualify an applicant from AmeriCorps service—the only crimes that disqualify applicants from service are sex offenses or murder. Other crimes can be accompanied by an explanation.
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