New Grantee/Staff Institute: New Grantee/Staff Institute: Lessons Learned Peer PanelLessons Learned Peer Panel
WELCOME!WELCOME!
California AmeriCorps TrainingCalifornia AmeriCorps TrainingCrown Plaza, LAX– July 22-23, 2015Crown Plaza, LAX– July 22-23, 2015
Session OverviewSession Overview
Welcome and Introductions
Introduction to AmeriCorps Operations
Peer Panel Discussions
Session Exercise
Identify three types of guidelines for AmeriCorps programs
Name materials required for contracting
List CV monitoring operations (prepare for operations)
Identify lessons learned from experienced programs
Session ObjectivesSession Objectives
CaliforniaVolunteers – administers and monitors AmeriCorps funding
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
CaliforniaVolunteers Program Officer
Introductions and DefinitionsIntroductions and Definitions
Program Design, member activities
Organizational structure
Contract with community
Contract with CaliforniaVolunteers
Local Guidelines: Program Local Guidelines: Program Application Application
Grant requirements
Program standards
Contract and monitoring procedures
Online Resources ◦ CA Program Standards (Grantee Central,
CV Website)
State Guidelines: State Guidelines: CaliforniaVolunteers PoliciesCaliforniaVolunteers Policies
Govern AmeriCorps programs, participants and applicants
Considerations for Member Service Positions
Inform CV monitoring procedures Online Resources
◦ AmeriCorps Regulations (CNCS Website)◦ AmeriCorps Provisions (CNCS Website)◦ CNCS FAQ (CNCS Website)
Federal Guidelines: Federal Guidelines: Regulations and ProvisionsRegulations and Provisions
CaliforniaVolunteers contracting documents can be found on our website
◦ Go to CaliforniaVolunteers.org Click on
Click on “More Information” under Managing California AmeriCorps Grants
Click on “2015-2016 Contracting Documents”
Sample Contract
Contracting OverviewContracting Overview
Contracting OverviewContracting Overview
AmeriCorps Contract Checklist for Programs in Year 1 Program Description Form Confirmed Match Assurance Criminal History Checks Certification Labor Organization Certification eGrants User Form AmeriCorps Program Title Page & Partnership Form Tutoring Compliance Certification Approved Single-Placement Waiver Approved Pre-Contract Self-Assessment Fiscal Self-Assessment Instrument Payee Data Record Form Std. 204 Back to AmeriCorps Resources Page
Grantee Central Forms Grantee Central Forms OverviewOverview
Key operating documents can be found on our website
Go to CaliforniaVolunteers.org◦ Click on “Our Programs”
Click on
Grantee Central Forms OverviewGrantee Central Forms Overview
A. Member Background Check TrackerB. Member File ChecklistC. Program Calendar & Tools Workbook SAMPLED. Progress Report Template SAMPLEE. California AmeriCorps Program Disability Inclusion ChecklistF. CA Program StandardsG. Member Slot Conversion RequestH. Budget Revision FormI. AmeriCorps Program Contact Change FormJ. AmeriCorps Program Director Transition Plan TemplateK. Programmatic Change Request
Next StepsNext Steps
Primary Contact: Program Officer
Mentee Program
Final Q&A
Onto the panel discussion