At DifferenceCorps, we value people who follow through. Good ideas are common—seeing them through is rare. That’s why our application process is built to find people who finish what they start, without wasting anyone’s time. We’ve studied top service corps and adopted their most efficient practices. Our goal: identify committed individuals through a streamlined, low-friction process.
1. Proven Follow-Through We care most about what you’ve completed. Your application should include:
Specific projects you’ve seen through
How you handled obstacles and stuck with commitments
The real-world impact of your sustained efforts
Clear, concrete examples help us understand your reliability without extra follow-up.
2. Realistic Perspective We prefer thoughtful realism over raw enthusiasm. Show us you’ve:
Researched the likely challenges
Matched your skills to your proposed project
Thought about what will keep you motivated
Applicants who’ve done this groundwork are better equipped to succeed.
3. Self-Direction We don’t offer close supervision—and that’s by design. Our best Corps members:
Take initiative
Maintain momentum between check-ins
Ask for help when needed, and use feedback constructively
Our Selection Process
Expression of Interest (optional) For our first cohort applicants: We'll notify those who fill out this form when the formal application opens later in June 2025.
Written Application This is the core of our process. Instead of rounds of interviews, we ask you to submit thorough written responses demonstrating:
Relevant experience and skills
Project proposal with milestones
Past follow-through
Anticipated challenges and plans
References who can speak to your reliability
This front-loaded approach saves time for everyone.
Mutual Commitment Applying to DifferenceCorps is a commitment—from both sides.
We promise a clear, efficient process
You commit to thoughtful, upfront effort
Together, we create meaningful, lasting impact
We succeed when you do. That starts with selecting people ready to go the distance.
