Looking Towards the Future

We are sorry to announce that Straight Up AmeriCorps will not be hosting Member positions for the 2010-2011 term of service due to a lack of funding. In the coming months RCAA and Straight Up staff will be looking towards the future. Though one door may have closed, there are be many waiting to be opened. The absence of funding has not eliminated the needs of our community, and our desire to make a difference for Humboldt County.

Though Straight Up AmeriCorps is not currently accepting applications, there are still many options to get involved with AmeriCorps in Humboldt County.
AFACTR AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps Vista
California Conservation Corps
California Safe Corps
HSU Yes House
Volunteer Center of the Redwoods
Watershed Stewards Project
Youth Serve AmeriCorps

A term of service with AmeriCorps is typically served over the course of 11 months. AmeriCorps Members must meet all requirements of the service term including: attending scheduled service projects, and trainings throughout the year in order to remain eligible for the post-service AmeriCorps educational award. The education award is equivalent to $5,350 for a 1700 hour full-time term of service.

Full-time members receive basic health insurance, and may be eligible for child care benefits.

Minimum Requirements for AmeriCorps Service:
• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• U.S. citizen or legal resident
• High School Graduate (or willing to complete the GED prior to using the earned educational award).

Programs accept the standard AmeriCorps application and reference forms (which are available on line through the AmeriCorps national website or by calling 1-800-942-2677) as well as any supplemental material you may wish to provide for consideration.

HOW TO APPLY:
1. To apply to be an AmeriCorps member, you will need to create an account with the AmeriCorps Recruitment System / My AmeriCorps
2. Click on "Apply to Serve" at the bottom of the page
3. Complete the requested profile information
4. You will receive your account information via email. Log back into the MyAmeriCorps portal and use the navigation pane on the left to complete your application and reference information
5. When your application is complete, click "Search Listings"
6. Type the name of the program into the Program Name field (ignore all the other fields)
7. Click "Search"
8. Click the listing to view program information
9. Read the program information, and when you are ready click "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.
10. After you have submitted your application, a representative from AmeriCorps will contact you about next steps in the application process.

*****With this new system, you need to select the program(s) you are applying for AFTER you complete the application, not before. Even if you find the program first and select "Apply Now" at the bottom of the posting, it does not automatically get sent to us. You HAVE TO do this again AFTER completing the application.

If you prefer, you may also print a copy of the AmeriCorps application.

Qualified applicants with disabilities encouraged to apply.