This Guide was developed specifically to address the needs of AmeriCorps*State, National, and Tribes and Territories programs in designing and delivering pre-service training to AmeriCorps members.

The Guide includes information on such topics as:

• Developing a pre-service training plan/package
• Evaluating pre-service training
• Leadership and self-understanding
• Working effectively in groups
• Diversity and multiculturalism
• Community-based skills

The Guide is available in sections in PDF format for download. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view and print these documents.

Download sections of the Guide:

• Table of Contents (PDF)
• Section A, Introduction (PDF)
• Section B, Training Design: Chapters 1 through 5
  • Chapter 1 (PDF)
  • Chapter 2 (PDF)
  • Chapter 3 (PDF)
  • Chapter 4 (PDF)
  • Chapter 5 (PDF)
• Section C, Training Topics and Activities: Chapters 6 through 14
  • Chapter 6 (PDF)
  • Chapter 7 (PDF)
  • Chapter 8 (PDF)
  • Chapter 9 (PDF)
  • Chapter 10 (PDF)
  • Chapter 11 (PDF)
  • Chapter 12 (PDF)
  • Chapter 13 (PDF)
  • Chapter 14 (PDF)
• Section D, Resources (PDF)