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09/21/00: Drs. Cynthia Johnson & Leon Cohen talking with students at the CSUDH Community Job Fair

 
 
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AMERICORPS ONLINE APPLICATION FORM   

Consider each section carefully and respond to the best of your ability. While there is no typical AmeriCorps member, those selected will demonstrate a commitment to service, a willingness to use their time and abilities to improve the lives of others, and an interest in acquiring new skills.

Through their service, they will bring to life the AmeriCorps ethic of community and responsibility.   

Please note incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

I. Applicant Profile
Your Name:
Email:
Date of Birth:
Current Address:
Permanent Address:
Telephone # Current:
Permanent Telephone #:
Status: US Citizen
Permanent Resident

II. Education (Complete if applicable)

Name of College
Academic Major
Year in School
Expected Graduation Date

Are you in good Academic Standing (GPA 2.0 or above)?

Yes

No

III. Applicant Job Position (Part-time, full-year, 900 hours, 20 hours/week) (Living Allowance: $5,170.00 Education Award: $2,362.00)

 

IV. Community Involvement, Job History, Other Activities

Describe any activities such as volunteer or community service, past employment, and other forms of involvement that are relevant in the text field below.

V.  Legal

Existence of a criminal conviction/adjudication may or may not, depending on the circumstances, disqualify you from consideration. However, misrepresentation of that record -  lying or not telling the truth - will disqualify you. Answer the following questions fully. Background/security checks and fingerprinting will be performed.

1. Have you ever been convicted, or adjudicated as a juvenile offender, of any criminal offense by a civilian or military court? Do not include minor traffic violations.

Yes
No

2. Are you now under charges for any offenses or are any civil suits or judgments pending against you? (Do not include charges for minor traffic offenses)

Yes
No

3. If yes, to #2 please complete the following:

 

Date
Place
Charge
Action Taken
 Are you now on probation or parole? 
Yes
No
Provide the name, address, and phone number of the court, probation officer or parole officer who we can contact to verify the above information.
Name
Title
Phone Number
Address

VI. Personal Statement

Please answer the following questions. Limit your responses to a paragraph for each question.

1. What do you hope to give to and learn from the community you serve as an AmeriCorps member?

2. Please describe something you did for others that demonstrates leadership.

3. How will you balance your SLFH AmeriCorps responsibilities with your other commitments next year?

4. What are your career plans? How are they related to SLFH?

5. Describe your commitment to the program and its philosophy of public service.

VI. References: Provide two letters of reference from previous employers, professors, or anyone who can attest to your ability to fill this position (family members are exempted). Postal mail and fax information is listed below.

 

VII. By submitting this application, you are certifying the following: 

I certify that all of the statements in this application are true, correct and complete, to the best of my knowledge, and are made in good faith. I understand that misinformation or omission of information could result in disqualification and/or termination as an AmeriCorps member. I also understand that the information provided herein may be used to process my application for acceptance into AmeriCorps and for other general routine purposes by local programs and/or the Corporation for National Service, and it will not be disclosed outside of these entities without written prior permission.