Sample AmeriCorps Resume
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, Perry Point, Maryland
Field Team Leader
 Coordinate project logistics with unit leaders and project sponsors.
 Manage budget for a nine member team including food and travel expenses. Maintain receipts and
documentation for the use of the government credit card.
 Document and submit written reports on project progress and incidents. Maintain daily records, leave of
absence requests, service forms, and compile project completion reports.
 Plan daily and weekly team schedules.
 Supervise, direct, and coordinate a team of young adults in a structured program of service.
 Provide service learning education and training.
 Maintain order, monitor standards of behavior, and ensure the safety of the members.
 Develop positive team morale, foster teamwork, and model a good work ethic and work alongside members
to set the work pace.
Community Relations Support Team Leader
 Advise and support 87 members serving as Media, Community Outreach/recruitment, Newsletter, and
photo representative roles
 Organized 10 AmeriCorps information sessions and food drives throughout the Northeast for National
AmeriCorps Week
 Planned Outreach and Recruitment Trips and Events throughout the 10-state North East Region
 Assist in the planning and facilitation of media, recruitment, photography and newsletter trainings for 160
members
 Support special events planning such as Induction, Graduation, and AmeriCorps Week
 Co-developed and facilitated a Restorative Justice Training for over 170 participants
 Edited and published a monthly newsletter
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, Sacramento, California
Corps Member
 Worked on a diverse team serving communities across the Southwestern United States in the areas of
unmet human needs, education, disaster relief, environment and public safety
 Served as Assistant Team Leader for an 11 member team
 Served as a Crew Leader supervising teams of diverse at-risk youth, 14-17 years old, during a community
service summer program
 Planned and implemented a Community Service Day that leveraged 50 outside volunteers
 Coordinated nine Independent Service Projects in addition to regular work hours
 Completed weekly progress reports, compiled the final Quantitative Report and monitored budget
 Assisted clients in a stressful environment at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
 Trained in Wild Land Fire Fighting
Mary Scholar Program, Macon, GA
Senior Intern
 Assisted with the management and oversight of service hours, service learning reflections, motivation and
accountability of 80 Mary Scholars
 Directed the Mary Leadership Team through an organizational transition and the creation of three new
committees
 Initiated annual Mary Leadership Team training and planning retreat
 Planned and implemented an Alternative Fall Break Trip and six Community Days of Service
 Designed and executed All-Mary Winter retreat
 Organized and facilitated meetings for the 13 member Mary Leadership Team
 Liaison between Mary Scholars Program Staff and 80 students.
 Acted as a peer counselor for the Mary Scholars
Volunteer Experience
Hunger and Homelessness Outreach Program and Education (HHOPE)
Service Chair
 Planned and directed two overnight service trips to an Atlanta Area Men’s Homeless Shelter
 Leveraged volunteers for the Foot Project, a bi-weekly volunteer initiative
Henry County Education Department Extended School Year
Assistant teacher
 Tutored developmentally disabled children in a summer education program
 Planned and supervised outdoor and educational activities
Honors
Recipient of 2010 President’s Volunteer Service Award, and 2010 Congressional Silver Award, 2009
President’s Volunteer Service Award, 2009 Congressional Bronze Award, 2008 Heneisen Servant Leader
Award, 2008 Heart of Mary Award
Trainings/Certifications
Chain Saw Certified
CPR/First Aid Certified
Red Cross Disaster Shelter Operations Certified
GSA vehicle use Certified
Safe Space Certified
First Saturday Disaster Response Certified
Hands of Peace Conflict Resolution Certified