Depending on the program, a student could serve for 9 months or up to 3 years, full or part-time. Individuals are given a wide range of choices. So far there has been a strong demand for all of the programs. Each separate program has its own screening process. Some programs have a limited number of spots to fill with local people, and some with people from outside the area.
Some positions require an essay along with the application.
Americorps expects to select 47,000 people for service in 1997. Each program has a different application. When you receive the referral form, it will ask whether you want to receive literature only on programs in your local area, or from all over the United States. The form will also ask about your personal interests. Programs that start in the Fall start recruiting in the Spring and programs that start in January recruit in early Fall or Winter.