To be eligible to serve as a Member in TCCC, you must: 

• be 18-26 years of age
• be able to pass a criminal background check
• Preference is given to Alaska Natives or American Indians, Native Hawaiians
• be able to be drug and alcohol free for the term of service

Step one: 
Complete all forms included in the TCC application packet. Follow the instructions carefully and be sure to completely fill out the application. Write N/A in any spaces that do not apply to you. Use additional sheets of paper if needed. A resume and motivational statement are not required, but providing one or both will help us better understand who you are and may give you an advantage over the competition. 

Step two: 
*Choose two people to write letters of recommendation for you to be an AmeriCorps TCCC Member. These people can be a supervisor, co-worker, village elder, Tribal Council member, teacher, church leader, AmeriCorps Alum, etc. We are looking for members who will become community leaders during the service year as well as throughout their life times. If you are not sure that you have demonstrated the traits of a community leader, don't worry, just explain the program to the person and your desire to take part. 

Step three: 
Mail completed application and two letters of recommendation to TCCC. Your references can mail or fax letters directly to us. 

• Make copies of all application materials in case anything is lost
• Write neatly or use a typewriter
• In the section on volunteering, include any informal activities you might have participated in, such as helping an elder paint his/her house or helping with potlatches. 

Step one: 
After your completed application is received, if all necessary forms are included and complete, your application will be screened on a rolling basis (i.e. when received). Using a rating system, applications will be reviewed and those rating high will be scheduled for an interview. 

Step two: 
You will be interviewed via phone. The goal of the interview is to see how well the applicant fits the program and how well the program fits the applicant. Applicants will be asked a series of eight or more questions and responses will be rated according to presentation, potential for growth, service ethic, maturity, etc. 

Step three: 
At the conclusion of the first phone interview, applicants will automatically be scheduled for a second phone interview to take place at a later date. The second interview will be more of an information sharing interview. It is an opportunity for the applicant to ask questions and for TCCC staff to share information about the program. 

Step four: 
Shortly after the second interview, applicants will be notified by phone as to whether they were selected, wait-listed, or not selected. If offered a position, the applicant will have approximately 3-5 days to accept or decline. 

Step five: 
Members who have been selected and agree to join the program will receive an acceptance letter and packet. The packet includes a list of things to bring, and some forms to be completed before the start of the program. You will also be contacted to make travel arrangements for your arrival on campus.