How to Apply
Who can become an AmeriCorps member?
Members must be 18 years of age or older and U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Some members have completed college and are heading to medical or graduate school, some have been out of school for many years. All AmeriCorps members must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., or commit to earning their G.E.D. during their term of service. We value individuals who have already demonstrated a commitment to service through previous volunteer work and who have an interest in a career in the health profession or human services.
How do I become a member?
If you are interested in serving as a CHC member, the first step is completing an application. Click here to begin the application process.
If your application is selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the Program Director to schedule an interview. Interviews are done in person although telephone interviews are accepted if a member is out of state. Before the interview, the applicant should review the available service descriptions for the organizations/host sites that are requesting a member. The applicant selects three of the service descriptions that they are most interested in based on their skills, interests, goals, and ability to contribute. If a candidate is recommended for an interview with a potential host site, their application is forwarded to the designated host site supervisor for consideration. If the site agrees that the candidate is a possible match with the position an interview will be arranged by way of the site supervisor contacting the applicant. The Program Director solicits feedback from the candidate and host site and determines if the candidate will be offered a position.
Enrolling in the Chicago Health Corps Program.
Before an applicant can be enrolled in the program, they need to provide the Program Director with the following documents: proof of citizenship or naturalization (birth certificate, passport etc), high school diploma, and photo ID (student ID, driver’s license, public assistance ID). All members will also need to complete a Criminal Record check. Full-time members applying for AmeriCorps’ childcare benefits are required to provide birth certificates for all children requesting care.
When Should You Apply
The CHC grant year runs from September 1 through August 31. The program opens the application process by April 1st of each year through the AmeriCorps website. Applications must be submitted through the AmeriCorps website for consideration. The program accepts qualifying applicants who will commit to full-time service (1700 hours) over the 46-week term (September through July).
When are applications due?
Please refer to the program positing on the AmeriCorps website for application deadlines. Please note that due to the overwhelming interest in the CHC the application deadline is typically 2-3 weeks from the opening date. The AmeriCorps posting may be opened after a deadline until all positions are filled.
