Comments

Comments Received:

I think that the order of programs should be changed on the form due to number of slots available.
#1 AmeriCorps State and National
#2 VISTA
#3 NCCC

Order based on numbers: AmeriCorps State is around 75,000 members VISTA is 8,000 and NCCC is 1,000.

Response: The order of the programs were changed to reflect the number of positions in each program.

Comment: The pictures are very old with old AmeriCorps logos. Please add pics from 2014 - 2015. Show more young people serving and there’s not one service picture of an AmeriCorps member with a disability.

Response: The pictures will be updated when a more substantive update of the application is completed in 2016, when enhanced technology will render this application obsolete.

Comment: its NSOPW not NSOPR. That was changed on July 27, 2006.

Response: Change incorporated to reflect accurate title of National Sex Offender Public Website

Comment: We need a list of their interests with checkboxes but limit the applicants interests to no more than 5 interests checked- public health, elder care, education, tutoring, environment, etc. (which is critical from the recruitment website searches that Program Directors do on e-grants). I’m assuming the online app will match this paper application

Response: The interest areas will be updated when a more substantive update of the application is completed in 2016, when enhanced technology will render this information searchable.

Comment: The State and National description should be updated—an example:
service in the areas of disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environment, and
other human needs, such as serving veterans and military families. The description listed on the application is old and doesn't match current National Performance measures/ priorities

Response: Examples updated to reflect strategic priority areas as listed in the Serve America Act.