Now Accepting Applications for

2012-2013

Hello! We are so glad you are interested in joining the Bend Volunteer/ Notre Dame-AmeriCorps Team! Below is all the information you will need to apply to our program. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you need more information, or if any questions come up as you fill out your application, please contact either of our Site Directors. Kristin Meagher can be reached at kristin@bendvolunteercorps.org or 541-419-1641. Mary Dean can be reached at mary@bendvolunteercorps.org or 541-617-1347. For further questions, contact Courtney at the NDMVA national office at 410-532-6864 X22 or serve@ndmva.org. We look forward to receiving your application and talking with you soon!

Important Dates

The Bend Volunteer Corps/ Notre Dame-AmeriCorps Team will begin accepting applications for the 2012-2013 service year on February 1, 2012. The service year begins on 9/1/2012 and ends on 7/31/2013.

Requirements

We invite applications from individuals who are over 21 and have work experience or a college education. A high school diploma is required unless the applicant is enrolled in a GED program while serving, and completes his or her GED by the end of the year of service.

Applicants should also possess:

    *    The willingness to spend a year in the service of others.
    *    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    *    Ability to be flexible, adaptive, and work on a team.
    *    U.S. Citizenship or be a lawful permanent resident alien.
    *    Commitment to serve as a full-time volunteer for 11
          months (or 5 months as a 900 hour volunteer)

Application Checklist

+ AmeriCorps Application

    Online Application** (preferred) or PDF Version (fax or mail)

** If you choose to use the online application and your reference does not have access to email, you can print reference forms from the Microsoft Word document here.

+ Notre Dame Application essay and self-reference form- MS Word (email, fax or mail)
    Be sure to name your first, second, and third choice placements.

+ An official transcript from your last college or university or a copy of your high school diploma (mail)

+ A criminal background check from your state of residence (mail)

+ Intent to join the Bend Volunteer Community - please indicate on your application whether or not you would like to be a part of our intentional living community (BVC). This is a completely optional part of serving in Bend. For more information, go to the "Background" section and pull down "Values/Philosophy".

Submit your application in Bend to:

Kristin Meagher/Mary Dean - Co-Site Directors
PO Box 2101
Bend, OR 97709

Someone will contact you shortly by phone or email!