Yawn: AmeriCorps Tweaks Signup Forms, Seeks Feedback
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Notice
Summary
AmeriCorps is updating its member application, enrollment, and exit forms and asking the public to review and comment by May 16, 2025. These changes aim to make the forms clearer and easier to use without adding extra hassle. If you’re involved with AmeriCorps or interested in how they collect info, now’s the time to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Exit Form Adds Optional Sharing of Contact
AmeriCorps proposes revising the exit form to add options that let outgoing members grant AmeriCorps permission to share the member's name and email address with other Federal partners to help the member stay engaged in service. This is an opt-in choice on the exit form and applies to members who complete their term of service.
Estimated Time Burden for Individuals
AmeriCorps estimates the collection will result in 521,000 annual responses from individuals and a total of 390,750 annual burden hours for completing the application, enrollment, and exit forms. These numbers represent the total time respondents are expected to spend filling out the forms each year.
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