Apply

Are You Ready to Say Yes

to a year of service with NDMV?

EMPOWER CHANGE

Notre Dame Mission Volunteers develops over 300 leaders annually through education and compassionate service.

Help inspire confidence to learn and empower change not only within your community but also within yourself.

STEP 1

Consider if a year of service with NDMV is right for you.

A year of service can be rewarding. You make a commitment to yourself and your community that can transform the rest of your life!

Below are some helpful questions and resources to help you make your decision on whether a year of service with Notre Dame Mission Volunteers is right for you.

Ask Yourself…

Are you open to learning more about and working with new and diverse groups that share a mission of supporting and creating leaders in communities across the country?

Notre Dame Mission Volunteers develops leaders through education and compassionate service that sparks confidence to learn and agency to transform disenfranchised communities. We aspire toward a world of greater goodness in which all people thrive in a fair and just society. We aim for a world with full access to education for life where all people realize and nurture their authentic selves. We envision a world where peace and diversity are celebrated, and no person or community's material conditions inhibit their chance to live joyfully and contribute to the common good.

Are you interested in learning and strengthening new skills through personal and professional development opportunities?

Team meetings will include professional development opportunities. These opportunities will add to your transferable skills, which you can take with you into the workplace.

NDMV members participate in a national conference called MidYear in the middle of their service year. This conference features keynote speakers and workshops that provide the personal and professional growth our members need for their current positions and future goals. The weekend allows NDMV community members to connect, network, gather resources, and create meaningful memories!

Are you interested in joining a national community of over 8,000 alum and 300 current members who serve local non-profits and provide hands-on learning experiences?

Each year, NDMV members serve in 25 cities and 200+ partnering sites, providing direct service to K-12 and adult community members. We have an alum network of over 8,000 alums who continue to lead in their communities today!

Can you commit to serving as a full-time or part-time member for an 11-month period?

To complete your year of service and receive the Segal Education Award, full-time NDMV members must complete 1700 hours of service (40+ hours per week), while part-time NDMV members must complete 900 hours of service (25+ hours per week).

Are these benefits of serving with NDMV for me?

Are you open to exploring new opportunities and being a part of a team?

NDMV members are part of city teams that meet and connect twice a month. Site Managers lead the team meetings by providing personal and professional development opportunities, individualized accompaniment sessions, and service projects throughout the year. This city cohort supports you on your service journey through reflection, connection, and resource-sharing. They are often the lifelong friends you never knew you needed.

AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements:

STEP 2

Where do you want to serve?

Check out our cities page to learn more about the different programs and partnerships NDMV has across the country.

Reach out to us for more information about any of the cities we serve in!

STEP 3

Apply!

NDMV requires two applications:

Please complete the application form in one session.

  • The estimated time needed to complete the application is 30-60 minutes.

  • You can preview your answers and make changes before submitting them. We recommend that you draft and save your answers in a Word document and then transfer them to the application.

  • You can apply to up to three cities; however, if you're committed to a community, you can choose just one!

Create an account with AmeriCorps on my.americorps.gov 

  • Create an AmeriCorps Application 

  • Submit your AmeriCorps Application to the NDMV city/cities of interest

    Here are some helpful resources to help you with the AmeriCorps Application process:

    • Creating your AmeriCorps account and completing your application on my.americorps.gov: Instructions

    • How to Apply to NDMV through my.americorps.gov: Instructions

STEP 4

Interview with NDMV Staff

Once our staff receives your application, someone will contact you to set up an interview.

During that time, you'll learn more about the NDMV City and Partnering Sites, where members serve in that community.

STEP 5

Interview with Your Potential Service Site

NDMV staff will connect you with one of our partner non-profit organizations to be your service site for the year.

You'll need to interview with the partnering site so you and the non-profit can see if that location is right for you!

STEP 6

Say Yes to Service!

Once confirmed, NDMV staff will walk you through the final steps of the application process which includes a National Service Criminal History Background Check to include

  • FBI Fingerprints

  • State of Service Check

  • State of Residence Check

  • Social Security and Citizenship Check

Once your applications are in, interviews are done, and background checks are cleared, you can begin your year of service!

Your service year will begin with an orientation with your NDMV Site Manager and city team as well as your Partnering Site. On that day you'll join over 8,000 individuals who have served as Notre Dame Mission Volunteers and more than 1.25 million AmeriCorps Alums. Thank you for saying "YES"!