2027 CVA Leader Application

Community Volunteer Ambassador Leader Application

Please use the navigation buttons within the form to progress through and complete the application.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Make sure you are eligible for enrollment into this paid service program.
1. You must be a US citizen or permanent, legal US resident. International students are not eligible.
2. You must be 18-30 years old (up to 35 years old for veterans) on Monday, February 8, 2027.
3. You must be eligible to serve in AmeriCorps State & National direct Service programs (must not have served more than 4 terms in AmeriCorps or 2 years as a CVA).
4. You must be available to work a 40-hour week for the 50-week term that starts on February 8, 2027.
5. You must attend the mandatory National Early Service Training in April 2027 (dates TBD).
Recommended: Prepare your Resume and Cover Letter first, then fill out this online form.
- Cover letter should be addressed to Samantha Zurbuch, Servicewide Volunteer Program Coordinator.
We recommended that you use a computer to fill out this form, although you can fill out this form using your phone.
Below are instructions on how to save your application to come back and finish at a later time:

1) At the bottom of the page select the 'Save' button. At the bottom of the page you are directed to scroll to the bottom and select 'Skip Create an Account' 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.
How Long Will This Application Take?

If your cover letter is already prepared, this online application form will take about 13 minutes to complete and submit.

There are 5 parts to the Community Volunteer Ambassador Leader Application.

1. Contact and Birth date Information (2 minutes)

2. Resume upload, and Cover Letter upload (2 minutes)

3. Contact Information for 2 References (5 minutes)

4. Previous AmeriCorps or CVA Experience (Yes, No) (estimated 2 minutes)

5. Statements of Acknowledgement (Checkboxes) and Submit (2 minutes)

Contact and Birth date Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Current Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
How old will you be on February 8, 2027?
This is a young adult internship program. This is not employment. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 (or up to 35 years old for veterans).
How did you find out about this program?

Upload Your Resume and Cover Letter

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Reminder
- Your cover letter needs to directly address Samantha Zurbuch, Servicewide Volunteer Program Coordinator.
- Please name your documents with your last name. Example:
  - CVALeader_Resume_mylastname

Previous CVA or AmeriCorps Experience
Prior to applying for this position, how much experience did you have interning or volunteering at a national park
Did you previously serve as a Community Volunteer Ambassador?
If you are a returning Community Volunteer Ambassador, where and when did you last serve?
Have you served more than 3 AmeriCorps service terms?
Have you ever left or (been asked to leave) an AmeriCorps position before your service term was up?
If yes above, please describe circumstances:

References
- Reference 1
  
  First NameLast Name
- Reference 1 Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Reference 1 Email
  example@example.com
- Reference 2
  
  First NameLast Name
- Reference 2 Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Reference 2 Email
  example@example.com

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.
I understand that this is a full-time position and I will need to be available for 40 hours per week
I understand that my continued assignment in this position is contingent on attending the National Early Service Training in April 2027. I understand that failure to attend the training conference is sufficient cause for dismissal.
I understand that I am not applying to a federal job opportunity. I am applying for an AmeriCorps position with a weekly stipend in the Community Volunteer Ambassador Program. This program is managed by Stewards Individual Placements and the CVA Leader positions work directly with the National Park Service's Washington Support Office.
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If you feel that there were unconsidered barriers to our application process, what recommendations would you give us to improve our recruitment efforts?
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Community Volunteer Ambassador Leader Application

Contact and Birth date Information

Upload Your Resume and Cover Letter

Previous CVA or AmeriCorps Experience

References

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