Service Opportunities

AmeriCorps VISTA Positions (Full-Time)

Positions will be posted for the 2025-2026 cohort in the Summer.

Prescott

Tucson

AmeriCorps State Positions (Part-Time)

Positions will be posted for the 2025-2026 cohort in the late Spring.

Prescott

Tucson

Our Recruitment Process

Ready to apply?
In order to be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps member, you must meet these requirements at the start of service:
Be at least 17 years old
Depending on the program, you must have a college degree or some college; high school diploma, or GED; or agree to obtain one while serving
Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.
After we review applications, we will reach out to invite you for an phone informational interview if we feel like your skills and talents are a match.
This is an opportunity for you to learn about our unique AmeriCorps programs in Prescott and Tucson and also ask a lot of questions.
After the informational interview, our partner sites then review the candidate’s application.
Second-round interviews are conducted by Arizona Serve staff, along with the supervisor of the organization hosting the AmeriCorps project. You will be asked questions by both Arizona Serve and the site supervisor, as well as have an opportunity to ask your own questions.
The selection process is a shared decision between our staff and our partner organizations. We typically extend offers within a week of second-round interviews.
Our goal is to find the right fit for both you and the organization.

Arizona Serve AmeriCorps Member Application

This service-learning application is for volunteer opportunities in Arizona, specifically our State and National Positions. To apply for one of our AmeriCorps VISTA Positions, please follow the link in each position to fill out an application at my.americorps.gov.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

If different than above

Phone

(###)

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

AmeriCorps State position(s) you are applying for: (If you are an internal Public Health Corps Member please write "PHC" + the site)

List all that you are interested in. If you are interested in any position, write "any"

How did you hear about Arizona Serve?

Have you spoken with an Arizona Serve staff member about the AmeriCorps program? If so, who?

AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements

To serve in AmeriCorps, candidates must meet these three requirements. If you meet the requirements, please check the boxes above.

I am a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States

I am 17 years old or older

I have a high school diploma or a GED or will attain one while in service

Freedom Service Leaders Requirements

Note: We have five slots available for this program on an annual basis. It is open to undocumented individuals

I do not meet the AmeriCorps eligibility requirements, but am interested in other ways to serve.

Date of Birth

YYYY

Have you previously served in AmeriCorps?

Background Check

Do you have a Level 1 "Identity Verified Print" (IVP) Card?

Have you ever been convicted as an adult or adjudicated as a juvenile offender, of any criminal offense by either a civilian or military court other than minor traffic violations?

Are you currently facing a charge?

Are you on probation or parole?

By writing your name, you certify that the above information is accurate

Educational Attainment

Education Level

In chronological order below, list schools last attended, location of school, dates of attendance, Major or area of study, degree or certificate attained, and date received or expected. Include trade or technical schools, military training, or employment training programs.

Name of last school attended

Type of degree, certificate, or diploma

Date received or expected

YYYY

Do you know or have you studied Spanish?

Level of fluency

Employment Experience

Beginning with your current or most recent position, list and briefly describe the most recent positions that you have held over your last ten years of employment. Include self employment, internships/fellowships, home management, full- or part-time paid or unpaid experience. You may upload a resume in lieu of filling out the below if it address the information below.

Organization

Position Title

City, State

Start Date

YYYY

End Date

YYYY

Reason for Leaving

Organization

Position Title

City, State

Start Date

YYYY

End Date

YYYY

Reason for Leaving

Informational Interview

Motivational Statement: We want to know what motivates you to apply to AmeriCorps.

Community Service: Describe how you have reached out to help others and/or how you have been involved in your own community.

Please share the most challenging project you have worked on. What was your role and why was the project difficult?

Please share a time you had to do something you had never done before. How did you approach this situation, and what did you learn?

What do you see as your three greatest strengths you would bring to this (these) position(s)?

References

Reference 1: Name

Reference 1: Occupation

Reference 1: Relationship to you

Years you have known reference

Phone Number for reference

(###)

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Email address of reference

Certification: I understand that before officially being offered an AmeriCorps position, all candidates must submit an application complete with three references. Arizona Serve will explain more about the online application if selected for an interview. By signing this application, I understand and consent to completing all required Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) background checks and a reference check of any previous AmeriCorps service terms before beginning an offered term of service. Having a criminal history record does not automatically exclude you from National Service. Refusal to participate in the NSCHC process or failure to disclose criminal history information could prevent you from serving in an Arizona Serve AmeriCorps Program. By signing this application, I certify that all of the statements made in this application are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. Misinformation or omission of information could result in disqualification or termination as an AmeriCorps member.

Date / Time

Service Opportunities

AmeriCorps VISTA Positions (Full-Time)

AmeriCorps State Positions (Part-Time)

Our Recruitment Process

Submit your application

Informational Interview

Second-Round Interview

The Selection Process

Arizona Serve AmeriCorps Member Application