Enrolling with the RefugeeRISE Program

The paperwork and accounts associated with AmeriCorps can take a long time (1 to 2 hours). It is advised that you begin on paperwork early to ensure there is enough time to ask questions and complete before your first day of service. These must be done before you begin service. 
Employee and Contract Paperwork (Complete packet for printing)
◻️ Background Check Packet (Must be sent back two weeks before start date)
◻️Fingerprinting (Cards are located at host sites)
◻️Copy of Photo ID preferably meeting these criteria (birth certificate, green card, etc)
◻️ ​Copy of a signed Social Security Card
◻️Employee Direct Deposit Authorization
◻️Employee Information Form
◻️I-9 Form
​◻️Iowa W-4 Form
◻️Federal W-4
◻️  Healthcare Enrollment Form OR Health Care Waiver Form(those serving 32+ hours a week)
◻️ Member Service Agreement (emailed to each site by Staff)
◻️ Complete the AmeriCorps Childcare forms online (if member serves more than 28+ hours a week and wants assistance)
 Online accounts to be created
◻️  ​Create a My.AmeriCorps.Gov account 
  • Go to my.americorps.gov
  • Click "Apply to Serve" at the bottom of the screen
  • Fill out 4 pages of information
  • The system will send you an email, which will let you create a user name and password
  • Sign back into the system and click "enrollment form" along the left hand side of the screen
  • Fill out the pages of personal information and click save
◻️  ​Create an OnCorps account 
  • Go to this oncorps page for members 2018-19. Each year has a different link. 
  • Sign in with your Username (First letter of first name, Last name ex: KZellmer, MAye)
  • Temporary password, RISE123
◻️  ​Complete this RefugeeRISE internal information gatherer
  • This survey gathers the important information needed for the RefugeeRISE staff. Filling out the form ensures we can serve you better. Some of the questions as very personal information and therefore not required.