Get a head start on your trainings:

Before you begin your service, you will need to complete trainings required by Utah State University. These courses are accessed through the USU Learn Blue system. Each course should take about 30 minutes or less. You will receive instructions by email about completing the following trainings:

• State of Utah Defensive Driver Training - You must have this required certification before you can drive a UCC vehicle. Any member with a driver's license needs to complete this training.

1. 1. Review the information at https://www.usu.edu/risk/vehicles/drivers-training
   2. Complete the Defensive Driver Training on USU's Institutional Learning System
      1. Defensive Driving Training

• Title IX – Part 1 of this training is to be completed online in the Learn Blue system. Part 2 will take place on your first day. It is essential you complete the online training before you report on Day 1.

• Respectful Workplace – All UCC members and staff must complete this online

Attend a Q&A Session with your Field Office 

In the weeks prior to the summer and fall start dates, your field office and UCC staff will host orientation sessions over Zoom. You are expected to attend one of these sessions. This will give you a chance to meet UCC Staff and other members, ask questions, and be ready for Day 1.
Please review the resources at the bottom of this page before attending. 

Uniform Reimbursement

Members are eligible for uniform (pants/boots) reimbursement. Reimbursement amounts are based on term-length:

• 450-hr – one reimbursement submission totaling ($75)
• 900-hr – two reimbursement submissions totaling ($100)
• 1700-hr - three reimbursement submissions totaling ($150)

Submission Process & Policies

• Purchases of boots and work pants are eligible for reimbursement. Other items must be pre-approved.
• If you submit your request prior to your start date, your uniform reimbursement request will be processed during the first week of your service.
• Requests may be submitted during your term for replacement items.
• Maximum reimbursement amounts are listed above.
• It may take up to six weeks for approvals and funds to be deposited in your account.
• Submit your receipts for reimbursement to Jake Oakden (jake.oakden@usu.edu) or your field office supervisor.

• Receipt must contain the following information:
  1. Clear name of company/store item was purchased from
  2. Clear listing of the date purchased (If not on receipt, you must also submit a bank statement screenshot that show the charge and date).
  3. Receipt must be itemized (It must say what items were purchased.)
  4. Document must show proof of purchase; it cannot be a shipping confirmation and must show that it has been paid (Usually by listing last four digits of card number paid with).
  5. Write your full name and A# on the receipt.

Important Note:

• Receipts submitted more than 60 days from the listed purchase date may be subject to tax withholdings.

Submit your Photo Release Form form here.

UCC Health Insurance Option

Full time AmeriCorps members and those in certain programs are eligible for assistance with a Healthcare.gov insurance plan. You will receive a form and instructions if you are eligible for this option.