Remember that there are three options for exiting from the AmeriCorps program:
Successful completion of the program after completion of ALL hours for your term of service (1720 FT, 1220 TQT, or 920 HT)
Compelling Personal Circumstances (CPC) due to extenuating circumstances beyond member's control or health concerns - must be discussed with staff prior to approval
With cause - member exited early and WILL NOT receive the education award, be able to reapply, or be able to use the program as a future reference
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Checklist for Members Exiting the Building Communities, Bettering Lives AmeriCorps program:
All activities listed below must be completed before you can exit the program. The only activity which will take place after exiting the program is the post-service survey that you will receive by e-mail from CNCS.
Any steps missed on this checklist may impact education award or successful completion of the AmeriCorps program. Please take special care to ensure that all steps have been completed by using the checklist and list below:
□ Turn in all documents AmeriCorps staff require to complete your file
□ Submit letter of resignation to staff
□ Ensure that all hours have been entered into OnCorps and time tracking system and that your hours accurately match your service logs
□ Create or update site's AmeriCorps resource manual
□ Exit interview
- Complete with assigned AmeriCorps staff person
□ Update contact information with staff
□ Complete End of the Term evaluation:
- Completed by both member and supervisor
- Send completed evaluation to AmeriCorps staff person
□ Complete Post-Service survey (SurveyMonkey)
□ Sign and date an AmeriCorps exit form (completed in the portal): www.my.americorps.gov
- Log in to the My AmeriCorps portal and look for the Exit Form. The image below shows what you should see:
□ Register with AmeriCorps Alums: http://www.americorpsalums.org/
□ Complete AmeriCorps Member Satisfaction Survey sent by e-mail from CNCS/portal AFTER exiting program