Preparing for Life after AmeriCorps
An Online Guide to Help AmeriCorps Members Prepare for Life after AmeriCorps.
Imagine Art is committed to supporting AmeriCorps members prepare for “life after AmeriCorps,” so members will be ready for the next phase of their personal and professional life.
“You get out, what you put in.”
Your commitment to improving yourself and shaping your future during this service year will make all the difference in the results you want for your Life after AmeriCorps!
Your Online Guide for Preparing for Life after AmeriCorps
Documenting Your Time
As you spend time on preparing for life after AmeriCorps, it is critical that you document your time following these instructions:
Documenting “Preparing for Life After AmeriCorps”
Time in OnCorps Time Reporting System
You also have an opportunity to submit a Great Story in OnCorps!
An Important Note on Completing Surveys and Downloading Certain Files
You must be logged into your Imagine Art account to complete the surveys or certain download files! If you are not, you will receive a message that you need to request access to the file. You do not need to request access to the file.
Instead, you need to log into your Imagine Art account: Instructions for logging into a computer or phone
Make Art Work is a guide to help you better understand yourself as you begin your service year and think about your future.
Download Make Art Work (PDF)
Artist Toolkit Inventory Survey
Goal Setting Activities in the Make Art Work guide:
S.M.A.R.T. Goals Template (Excel Spreadsheet)
Focus on Self Care. Read and reflect on the Self-Care Resource (AmeriCorps Central Texas) and the Stress Management and Self Care Resource (Service Year Alliance). What actions would you like to adopt to cope with the stresses of a service year?
Elevator Pitch activity
Networking activity
Member Support and Wellness Survey
Make Art Work: The Obituary Exercise Exercise (PDF) | Survey
Review Imagine Art’s Professional Norms | Survey
Review the Employability Skills Resource | Survey
Education Resources: Important information about your education award and helpful links
Employment Resources: Two paths for career exploration are offered: self-guided and guided, plus Indeed’s Job Search Academy
Education/Employment Plan Survey
Preparing for Life After AmeriCorps for those Members who are Exiting
Preparing for Life After AmeriCorps for Members who are Returning
Review Imagine Art’s Professional Norms | Survey
Share your tips on surviving and thriving during the service year | Survey
