CVA Member Application 2022-2023 (September Cohort)

Community Volunteer Ambassador Program Application: 2022-2023 Program Year (September Cohort)

Please use the navigation buttons within the form to progress through and complete the application.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE FOR THE 2022-2023 PROGRAM YEAR:

In order to ensure the health and safety of the communities that Conservation Legacy serves, as well as to meet federal requirements for government contractors, all participants of Conservation Legacy programs including the CVA Program, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and the have ability to provide proof of vaccination before starting. You can read Conservation Legacy's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Announcement HERE and COVID-19 Policy HERE.
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1. Important: Make sure you are eligible for enrollment.
- You must be a US citizen or permanent, legal US resident. International students are not eligible.
- You must be 18-30 years old, or up to 35 if you are a veteran.
- You must be eligible to serve in an AmeriCorps term of service.
- You must attend the mandatory national training(s), whether in-person or virtual. Dates will be provided for these trainings within your first month, and all your travel expenses will be covered by the program.
- You must be available to work a 40-hour week for the 50-week term, that starts on September 12th, 2022, and ends on August 25th, 2023.
  - 50 weeks is just over 11 months
  - Personal time off is offered and includes sick, holiday, and vacation time.
Conservation Legacy and the National Park Service strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are commited to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

2. Recommended: Prepare your Cover Letters first, then fill out this form.
- Cover Letters need to be written to each respective National Park Service site. Review all positions HERE .
  - For example, if you're interested in working at Muir Woods, talk about what interests you about working at this site and let us know how your experience/personal background makes you a promising candidate for this position.
  - The file name of your cover letter(s) needs to contain both your name and the site you're applying for.
    
    Example: Garcia_Muir Woods; Garcia_Lincoln Home; Garcia_New River
  - You need a Cover Letter for each site you're applying to.
- You can fill this out using your phone, but using your computer is highly recommeded.
3. You can submit this form and apply to as many parks as you like, either all at once or one park at a time.
- When you press "submit" at the end of this application, your question responses, Cover Letters, and Resumes that you uploaded will become your application packet.
How Long Will This Application Take?

Once your Cover Letters are are prepared, this online application form will take about 35 minutes to complete and submit.

There are 6 short parts to the Community Volunteer Ambassador Application:

1. Basic Applicant Information (estimated 2 minutes)

2. Preferred Parks Selection, resume upload, and cover letter upload(s) (estimated 5 minutes)
- Please answer this question in your cover letter: How does your experience/personal background make you a promising candidate for this program?
3. Previous AmeriCorps Experience (Yes/No) (estimated 1 minute)

4. Contact Information for 2 References (estimated 2 minutes)
- Both email and phone information requested for references
- References can be anyone who knows you in either a personal, professional, or educational way. Teachers/professors, case workers, relatives, supervisors, or similar are all acceptable references.
5. Supplemental Questions: (estimated 10 minutes)
- We work to foster a culture of acceptance and inclusion. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, ability, political affiliation, military status, sexual orientation, or gender. Given that the staff and volunteers at the site consist of people from all different backgrounds, what will you do to ensure a positive, healthy, and successful work environment at your site?
- Describe a time when you needed to communicate with someone that did not share the same values or beliefs as you. Describe the situation, the actions you took, and the outcome.
6. Statements of Acknolwedgement (estimated 5 minutes)

Below are instructions on how to save your application to come back and finish at a later time:

1) At the bottom of a page select the 'Save' button. From the popup window, ignore the account sign up and select 'Skip Create an Account' in tiny text the bottom - highlighted in yellow in the image below.

2) You will be prompted to put in your preferred email to recieve a link to return to your saved application.

Basic Applicant Information
Name *

First Name Last Name
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Current Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email *
example@example.com
How did you find out about this program? *
Will you be between the ages of 18-30 on September 12th, 2022? *

Yes No - you are not eligible for the program unless you are a Military Veteran up to age 35
Are you a Military Veteran who will be between the ages of 18-35 on September 12th, 2022? *

Yes No - you are not eligible for the CVA program

Select Your Preferred Park Site(s), Upload Your Resume and Cover Letter(s)

** You must select at least one preferred site, or your application will not be considered.
View open positions HERE, or see below:

Preferred National Park Site Locations
Park Site Application: Select your preferred site(s) and upload your cover letter(s)

Please indicate all of the parks that you would like to apply for by selecting the checkbox(es) in the drop down menu. Be sure to prepare a cover letter for each of the positions that you are applying.
Alaska Region
Intermountain Region
Midwest Region
National Capital Region
Northeast Region
Pacific West Region
Southeast Region

Upload Your Resume and Cover Letter(s)
Resume Upload
Upload your resume *

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Cover Letter Requirements

Be sure to read and download the full position description for each site that you will be applying to prior to uploading your Cover Letter(s).
Reminder:
- If you are applying to more than one site, you are expected to upload a Cover Letter for each individual site.
- The file name of your Cover Letter(s) needs to contain both your name and the site you're applying for. E.g.: Garcia_Big Thicket; Garcia_Cumberland Island
- In your Cover Letter, please answer or talk about the following question: How does your experience/personal background make you a promising candidate for this program?
Upload your Cover Letter(s) *

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You can upload multiple Cover Letters with this button. Cancel of

Previous AmeriCorps Experience
Have you served more than 3 AmeriCorps service terms?

Yes No Not Applicable
Have you received 2 full-time (1700 hour) AmeriCorps Education awards?

Yes No Not Applicable
Have you ever left or (been asked to leave) an AmeriCorps position before your service term was up?

Yes No Not Applicable
Optional: please comment on any of the above answers:

References

References can be anyone who knows you in either a personal, professional, or educational way. Teachers/professors, case workers, relatives, supervisors, or similar are all acceptable references.

Reference 1
Reference 1 *

First Name Last Name
Reference 1 Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Reference 1 Email *
example@example.com

Reference 2
Reference 2 *

First Name Last Name
Reference 2 Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Reference 2 Email *
example@example.com

Supplemental Questions

Please answer the following questions:
We work to foster a culture of acceptance and inclusion. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, ability, political affiliation, military status, sexual orientation, or gender. Given that the staff and volunteers at the site consist of people from all different backgrounds, what will you do to ensure a positive, healthy, and successful work environment at your site? *
Describe a time when you needed to communicate with someone that did not share the same values or beliefs as you. Describe the situation, the actions you took, and the outcome. *

Applicant Information

This information helps us identify areas where our program can grow, what works well, and how best to support our members.

Applicant Survey
Prior to applying for this position, how much experience did you have interning or volunteering at a National Park, Historic Site, Preserve, or on any public lands? *
**Previous experience is not required.
What factor was most influential in helping you decide on your park site choices? *
What languages are you proficient in?
If you feel that there were unconsidered barriers to our application process, what recommendations would you give us to make our recruitment efforts more inclusive and equitable towards candidates?

Before you submit the application, indicate your acknowledgement of the statements below.
If I am selected for this position...
I understand that criminal history checks and reference checks will be conducted, and will give my authorization to do so. *

Yes No
I understand that this is a full-time internship and I will need to be available for the 40 hours per week for the full 50 week term. *

Yes No
I understand that the CVA program requires attendance at the in-person CVA National Early Service Training in November or December 2022 (location TBD). I understand that my continued assignment in this position is contingent on attending National Early Service Training. I understand that failure to attend the training is sufficient cause for dismissal. *

Yes No
I understand that I am not applying to a federal job opportunity. I am applying for an AmeriCorps position with a Living Allowance, as part of the Community Volunteer Ambassador Program. This program is managed by Stewards Individual Placement Program and hosted at a National Park Site. *

Yes No
On a 5 star scale, how would you rate the user-friendliness of this application? (5 stars means "Excellent")
By clicking the box below, *

I certify that all the information provided above is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Before clicking submit, please ensure that you have selected at least one park site, and that your resume and Cover Letter for your desired site(s) have uploaded.
Your application will be sent direct to the Host Site Supervisor for review. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

We're sorry - this is an AmeriCorps program under a agreement for young people. We encourage you to view our other openings here: https://sccorps-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?version=1&company_id=16984.

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Community Volunteer Ambassador Program Application: 2022-2023 Program Year (September Cohort)

Basic Applicant Information

Select Your Preferred Park Site(s), Upload Your Resume and Cover Letter(s)

Park Site Application: Select your preferred site(s) and upload your cover letter(s)

Resume Upload

Cover Letter Requirements

Previous AmeriCorps Experience

References

Supplemental Questions

Applicant Information

Before you submit the application, indicate your acknowledgement of the statements below.