iFoster AmeriCorps Application 2025
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Welcome to iFoster's AmeriCorps 2025 application. This 6 month internship starts March 2025 and is for current/former foster youth who live in CA, KY, NV, NY, and OH. iFoster is hiring over 200 interns.
Applicant Details
Legal First Name
Legal Last Name
Name You Prefer to be Called
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Preferred Pronouns
Please select...
She/Her/Hers
He/Him/His
They/Them/Theirs
Gender You Identify With
Please select...
Female
Male
Non-Binary
Other
Prefer Not to Answer
Race
Please select...
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic
American Indian
Caucasian/White
Pacific Islander
Other
Two or More
Prefer Not to Answer
Ethnicity
Please select...
Hispanic or Latino
Non-Hispanic or Latino
Decline to State
Tribe of Origin
(Type n/a if not applicable or you don't know)
Phone
Email
Street Address
Apartment/Unit # (or n/a)
City
State
Please select...
California
Kentucky
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Zip Code
Do you speak any languages other than English? If yes, list all languages you are fluent in and comfortable working with others in.
I'm interested in the:
Peer Support Specialist- Health focus (LA County, California applicants ONLY)
Peer Support Specialist- Community and Resource Navigation focus (CA, KY, NV, NY, and OH)
Resume
Please upload your resume. If you need a template,
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Please upload your resume in PDF or Word. NOT having a resume will NOT exclude you from being hired.
Education: Please complete if you are going to school
Name of School
Major / What You Are Studying
Type of School
High School
Continuation HS
College
Trade / Vocational
Part or Full-Time
Part-Time
Full-Time
Highest Grade Completed To Date
Employment: Please complete if you are currently working
Employer Name
Hours per week you work
Weekly work schedule if you have one (i.e. Mon, Wed, Fri 9am to 5pm)
Have you ever served in any of these AmeriCorps roles? Select all that apply.
TAY AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps
VISTA AmeriCorps
Job Corps
Youth Build
Other Corps Programs
None
Needs Assessment
iFoster can often help you with resource needs. Please answer as accurately as possible.
What is your current housing situation?
Please select...
Homeless/Couch Surfing
I need housing within the next 90 days
Stable Housing for at least 3 months
Stable Housing for at least 6 months
Stable housing for 7+ months
Which of the following do you currently live in?
Please select...
Transitional Housing Program (THP or THP+)
Section 8 housing
College Dorm
Live with someone
Renting housing (not subsidized)
Other
Reliable transportation to and from work?
Please select...
Yes I have it
No, I do not have this
Yes, but I am in jeopardy of losing this in the next three months
Right to work documents (ID, Social Security Card)
Please select...
Yes, I have a current valid form of ID and my Social Security Card
No
Are you legally authorized
to
work
in the
United States
Please select...
Yes
No
Yes, but do not have documents (i.e: Green Card, Work Visa)
Unsure, I need support with this question please
The iFoster TAY AmeriCorps Program may require that your are enrolled in SNAP in order to be eligible for the internship. Are you currently enrolled in SNAP(Government Food Assistance Benefits)?
Please select...
Yes
No, I need help signing up
No, I have applied in the past and was not successful
If you were denied, please let us know why. Type N/A if this doesn't apply.
Do you have childcare needs?
Please select...
Yes, I have a child and do have appropriate childcare
Yes, I have a child and do not have appropriate childcare
Yes, but I am in jeopardy of losing this in the next three months
Does not apply to me
References
Please provide us with two references who will support your application to be a TAY AmeriCorps member.
Reference #1
First Name
Last Name
Relationship to You (caregiver, social worker, attorney, mentor, employer, etc)
Phone
Email
Reference #2
First Name
Last Name
Relationship to You (caregiver, social worker, attorney, mentor, employer, etc)
Phone
Email
Personal Statement
Choose 1 essay prompt.
(please write a 1-2 paragraph answer)
1.
Tell us why you want to be an AmeriCorps member. Why do you think you would be a good role model to other foster youth and what do you hope to accomplish through this internship? OR 2. Tell us why you want to be a PHA AmeriCorps member. Why would you like to gain work experience serving patients at Eisner Health in Los Angeles County and what do you hope to accomplish through this internship?
Questions? Call/Text
(213) 347-5528
or email tayamericorps@ifoster.org
Contact Information