Our collection provides essential materials to support VOCAL AmeriCorps members in tracking service, accessing resources, and preparing for life after service.
Logging Hours & Portal Access
How to Log Hours
A quick PDF guide with step-by-step instructions and screenshots from the AmericaLearns platform.
Log Your Hours with AmericaLearns
AmericaLearns is the online system you’ll use to log your service and training hours.
My AmeriCorps Login
Access financial documents related to your service and more through your My AmeriCorps account.
Forms from the Handbook
Life After AmeriCorps
Resume Building & Job Searching
Resume Workshop
A basic resume writing guide full of tips and advice to help you create a resume that gets you call-backs and interviews.
Electronic Resume Guide
A next-level guide that shows you how to format your resume to be keyword-focused and machine-readable.
National Able Network – Chicago Calendar
Register for career training, job search workshops, job fairs, and more community events.
NPO.net Nonprofit Opportunities
The premier job board that connects nonprofit organizations and purpose-driven professionals.
Jobs in the Public Sector
A detailed PDF overview of the many kinds of federal, state, and local employment.
City of Chicago Jobs
CAREERS uses the latest technology to make applying for City of Chicago jobs easy and efficient.
IL State Job Listings
Search the database of open state government jobs and learn more about exams.
Federal Job Listings
Find federal jobs through searching the database or by taking the Career Explorer quiz.