The Corporation for National and Community Service is proud to announce the next generation of My AmeriCorps, an online space designed to help you manage your AmeriCorps VISTA experience. Visit My AmeriCorps now!
How is My AmeriCorps different from the AmeriCorps website?
While the AmeriCorps website provides information to the general public, My AmeriCorps is a space just for those who serve or have served. My AmeriCorps gives you access to interactive tools and customized information for every point in the VISTA experience.
When will it be available?
My AmeriCorps is available now. It has been built and will be launched in three phases, each building on the previous one. Phases one and two are now complete, with the next phase targeted for a Spring 2008 completion. For VISTA, the first and second phases are for new and currently serving VISTAs and alumni who served since 1994. VISTAs who served prior to AmeriCorps’ creation in 1994 will be able to use My AmeriCorps features in early 2008 with the completion of phase three.
What does My AmeriCorps do for VISTAs?
My AmeriCorps provides online access to information and frequently requested forms for applicants, candidates, VISTAs, and alumni.
Prior to service, VISTAs can…
- Search for and view project descriptions
- Complete their profile
- Allow project sponsors to interact with and search for them
- Apply to become a VISTA
- Choose to accept an offer
- Complete administrative forms online (tax forms, life insurance, direct deposit)
- Access training
Click here to use My AmeriCorps to search for project opportunities or apply online
During service, VISTAs can…
- View and modify forms
- Modify contact information (addresses, email address)
- View and print W-2s, 1099 forms
- Select end-of-service option
- View and print pay statements
- Complete education loan forbearance forms
- Access Income Disregard Letters
After service, VISTAs can...
- Access Service Certification letters
- Use all of the features and forms that were available in the AmeriCorps Online Payment System (automated payments to schools/institutions from their Segal AmeriCorps Education Award)
- View and print W-2s, 1099 forms
- View and print pay statements
In addition, My AmeriCorps includes comprehensive help and frequently asked questions.
If you are already serving or have served, click here to log on or register to use My AmeriCorps now
How do I access the online system for the first time?
For those who wish to use My AmeriCorps to search for projects or apply online, click here and follow the instructions.
If you are a current member or alumni, and this is your first time using the My AmeriCorps system, you will need to complete a simple registration process in order to be granted access. From the AmeriCorps website (www.AmeriCorps.gov), click on the “My AmeriCorps” link on the homepage. You can also access a link to My AmeriCorps from the VISTA home page, or directly by going to my.americorps.gov. Follow the instructions provided on the log-in page to create a new account. Simply enter in the required information to register and you are ready to begin.
I’m already registered for the AmeriCorps Online Payment System. Can I use my same user name and password?
Yes. The Online Payment System is now part of the My AmeriCorps portal. Existing users and participating institutions will log into My AmeriCorps and access the Online Payment System features as they did before using the same user name and password. Only now, members and alumni will be able to access additional features available to My AmeriCorps users. Everything will be in one place.
Visit My AmeriCorps now!
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