Just the FAQs
ServiceCorps General Overview
- What is ServiceCorps?
- How does ServiceCorps work?
- How does the partnership work?
- Which kinds of nonprofit organizations fit our criteria of ServiceCorps Certified?
- Who is the ServiceCorps exchange relevant to?
- Do I need to apply to be a part of the ServiceCorps Nonprofit Placement Process?
- What access do nonprofits get when they become ServiceCorps Certified?
- Where will Fellows be located?
- How will performance be measured during ServiceCorps?
- Will Fellows be place with other Fellows at nonprofits or could they be the only fellow working for an organization?
- What does the nonprofit matching process look like?
- If I am having a technical problem or any other types of problems-what should I do?
Our Fellows and their Fellowship
- How do I find service positions?
- Why should I submit a profile for ServiceCorps?
- How can I participate in the ServiceCorps Fellowship?
- Why should I consider doing ServiceCorps?
- How would this experience of serving translate to your personal skills and leadership?
- Does it cost money to do a ServiceCorps?
- How long does the program last?
- Will housing be arranged for Fellows?
- What does the relocation package cover/include?
- What will determine who is selected for the fellowships?
- What does the interview process look like? Will interviews be interview-based?
- What type of formal/on-job training will Fellows receive?
- Who will be responsible for arranging/paying for travel to formal trainings held by ServiceCorps?
- How does the Debt-Zero Guarantee program work?
- What stipend and other forms of support are provided during the Fellowship?
- What are the stipend ranges?
- Does ServiceCorps provide assistance with student loans?
- What benefits does ServiceCorps offer?
- Do I need to be a college senior to apply to ServiceCorps?
The role of our Social Sector Partners
- Who are ServiceCorps Fellows?
- How does it work?
- What can Fellows do?
- What does the process look like for a host organization?
- Who chooses Fellows?
- How do I add my colleagues to our ServiceCorps Host Organization?
- How much does it cost to host a ServiceCorps Fellow?
- What does being ServiceCorps Certified mean?
- What are the certification requirements?
- How long does the certification process take?
- How does ServiceCorps define a position?
- Can I edit my organization profile and position(s)?
- How do I contact prospective Fellows?
- What personel classification should apply to Fellows?
How we "Match" Fellows with our Social Sector Partners
- What does the process look like for a host organization?
- Who chooses Fellows?
- How does the Match work?
- What is the cost to host a ServiceCorps Fellow?
- What if my organization cannot contribute the cost to host a ServiceCorps Fellow?
- How does the vetting process work? Can a host organization do background checks and reference checks?
- What is the timeline for paying the fee to host a Fellow -- installments, all at once, etc?
- After a formal introduction is made between Social Sector Partner and Fellow, who makes the first contact?
- What questions should be asked during the interview(s)?
- Will Social Sector Partners still be listed on the ServiceCorps website if they are not hosting a Fellow in a given year?
- When do introductions between Fellow and Social Sector Partner happen?
- How does the selection process work? Do host organizations have a say in the Fellows that they ultimately host or not?
- When would Social Sector Partners learn when they are ServiceCorps Certified?
- Are Social Sector Partners expected to provide health insurance to Fellows?
- Does ServiceCorps have a checklist of suggestions that would help to ensure this experience is positive for the Fellows and Social Sector Partners?
