2026-27 enrollment

Applicant instructions & resources

The training videos and resources below are intended to guide prospective WSC AmeriCorps members through the enrollment process.

If enrollment documents and criminal history checks are not completed by the due date below, your start date may be delayed.

Member start dates subject to change at WSC’s discretion.

Enrollment due dates

Start DateComplete DocuSign & NSCHC By
September 1, 2026August 18, 2026
September 16, 2026September 2, 2026
October 1, 2026September 17, 2026
October 16, 2026October 2, 2026
November 2, 2026 (WSC only)October 19, 2026
November 16, 2026 (WSC only)November 2, 2026
December 1, 2026 (WSC only)November 17, 2026
December 16, 2026 (WSC only)December 2, 2026

After receiving all completed enrollment documents, WSC, AmeriCorps, Truescreen, and Fieldprint work together to process and validate all member and service information. To allow adequate time for this processing, all DocuSign enrollment paperwork must be submitted no later than the requested due date above.

Length: 6 minutes

This training will provide you with a broad overview and basic understanding of the enrollment process from start to finish.

See additional videos and resources below for more detailed instruction on each step.

Enrollment steps

Step 1: Complete criminal history checks
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Video: 3 minutes

This video reviews the steps you’ll need to take to complete the national service criminal history checks.

Click the “Instructions” and “Truescreen & Fieldprint Applicant Guide” buttons below for step-by-step instructions.

Step 2: Accept position in MyAmeriCorps portal
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Video: 3 minutes

This video takes you through the process of logging into your MyAmeriCorps account and accepting your AmeriCorps position.

If you experience technical problems in MyAmeriCorps, contact the AmeriCorps Help Desk online or at 1-800-942-2677.

Step 3: Complete enrollment packet in DocuSign
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Video: 5 minutes

This video takes you step by step through the process of completing your DocuSign enrollment documents.

Step 4:
Next steps
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Video: 1 minute

This video describes what’s next now that everyone has completed and signed their section of the DocuSign enrollment documents.