City Year LA Orientation Guide May. 2015 | Page 31

Do I need to be in LA to apply? At the time of application, you must be a resident of Los Angeles
County to apply through the workshop that we are hosting with DPSS. You can check if your city/residence
(expected or confirmed) falls within the County lines here:
- Cities Within the County of Los Angeles
- LA County Map

What do I need to bring for your in-person Interview? When you have a face-to-face
interview, you will need to bring verification with you of your income and expenses. It is better to bring more
documents than are required just in case you need them. If you are the primary caretaker for a child/adult,
not a US citizen, make child support payments, etc., you will need to provide additional documentation. The
following are examples of what to bring:

1. Required identification information:
o

Proof of identity (driver's license, etc.). Note that when applying through the City Year/DPSS
workshop, we will already have proof of these documents on file.

o

Social Security Numbers for all household members.

2. Proof of income:
o

Letter of Employment. You MUST bring a Letter of Employment which is available from
your AmeriCorps Compliance Manager, Brian Romero, [e-mail]. This letter
proves that you are an AmeriCorps member. Note that when applying through the City
Year/DPSS workshop, we will already have proof of these documents on file.

o

If employed, proof of income (wage stubs, earning statements, etc.) for the past 30 days.
Note that if you are applying prior to the start of service, you will not be able to provide your pay
stubs. However, as an AmeriCorps member, your income should be exempt.

3. Proof of Expenses:
o

Bank statements for checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, credit
union accounts, retirement accounts, stocks, bonds, dividends, etc.

o

Proof of shelter costs (rent or mortgage payment, lot rent, household, real estate, taxes,
utility bills – heat, electricity, water/sewage/garbage, telephone, etc.)

o

Verification of shared living expenses (if you l