Start of the blog

Yesterday, I received the email with my final confirmation for being accepted into AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps.    I'll give a little back history here in my first posting as well as talk about why I decided to look into AmeriCorps.      Over the next few days, I'll go back and talk about the process of applying and the periods/steps there are in the process.  

One thing to be aware of is that after the first deadline that is when applications are due by, end of March for Summer session, you will have a period where the documents are being processed.  So if you submit the needed documents and don't hear back from them outside of the website showing that you have completed and submitted the applications completely, don't be worried.   I got my first letter back from them probably a month to month and a half after submitting the applications.

Another suggestion that I want to share, is to apply for a number of their different programs after reading the program decisions.  Take housing, food and funds into account, but be aware that you can apply for a number of their different programs and don't need to make a decision until you are excepted into one.   If you are excepted into one of the programs, you can either accept the offer or withdraw the offer passing on the position.  Be aware thou, if you withdraw on a position that is open for you, you are not guaranteed a position in one of the others.  You have the same chances as someone who signed up for the other program/s and may end up without being in a program.    At that point, you would probably be put on a waitlist in case a spot opens up. Keep in mind, allot of people apply for these positions and if you get accepted to a program that sounds all right for you, jump at the opportunity and take it.  

If you are considering any of the AmeriCorp programs, or are just interested in hearing about what it is like, bookmark this page and check back on it as I plan to update it frequently then when at all possible once I start work with AmeriCorp in August.  Keep it mind, I am involved with the FEMA Corp program in their Atlantic Region, however feel free to ask questions in the comments.       This blog will be solely about AmeriCorp, so you won't need to dig through other posts about unrelated topics.  Will keep this blog about my experiences with AmeriCorp on the east coast.