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Annual AmeriCorpsLandscape
SW National Service Training
July 24, 2013
Susan Hyatt, Core Thought
www.core-thought.com
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2Session Description Being a new AmeriCorps grantee can be daunting as
there are many balls to juggle as you learn and make
your way through your first full annual grant cycle. This session is designed to clarify the basic flow and
requirements for all AmeriCorps programs regardless of
your program design or which state you are from.
Learn more about general expectations for programoperations including site and member management and
where the potential landmines are that can derail your
program so you can avoid them.
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3Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, you will:
Know the essential components of the annualAmeriCorps program cycle that you must focus
on;
Know how and where to locate information
online about each focus area; and Identify areas in which you need further
information.
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Session Agenda
Welcome and Setting the Stage
Overview of the AmeriCorps AnnualProgram Landscape
Small Group Work Time (25 minutes)
Group Presentations (5minutes/group)
Wrap Up
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Need to Keep Your
Eye on Many Balls! 5
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The ESSENTIAL
Resources
AmeriCorps Grant Provisions
AmeriCorps Regulations (45 CFR Chapter XXV
(2012)
AmeriCorps State and National Policy Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Other Key ResourcesAs well as.
The National and Community Service Act of 1990 as
amended by the Serve America Act
Megasearch Document (parts may be outdated)
AmeriCorps State and National Performance Measure
Resources
OMB Circulars National Service Knowledge Network
Your grant contract with your state
Other
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8The Basic Landscape
ProgramOperations
Performance
Measurementand Reporting
CommunityEngagement,
Partnerships,
Days of Svc
ProgramDevelopment
Member
Recruitment,Selection,
Management
Note: Financial management not included and its HUGE!
MemberTraining &
Development
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9The Basic Landscape
ProgramOperations
Includes such tasks as:
Policies and procedures
Staff roles and responsibilities Hire and develop staff
Materials (Handbooks, MOUs,
etc.)
Financial management and match Communications
Relationships with sponsor
organization
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10The Basic Landscape
ProgramDevelopment,Implementation
Includes such tasks as:
Operationalize specifics of planned
intervention/program modelSite selection
Assure program fidelity
Develop monitoring procedures and
schedule
Do site visits and desk reviews
Site supervisor training and
communication
Other
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11The Basic Landscape
Member
Recruitment,Selection,
Management
Includes such tasks as:
Develop member position descriptions
based on selected intervention (andavoiding prohibited activities)
Identify types of
skills/experience/qualities desired in
members
Develop recruitment outreach strategyand process
Have selection process and criteria
Develop member service agreements
Check member eligibility
Other
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12The Basic Landscape
Member
Training &Development
Includes such tasks as:
Annual calendar of training
Pre-service training AmeriCorps basics
Program expectations
Service-specific skills
Life After AmeriCorps training
Ongoing professional development
Member assessment and
performance reviews
Other
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13The Basic Landscape
Performance
Measurementand Reporting
Includes such tasks as:
Assign roles and responsibilities
Identify what data to collect basedon selected PMs
Create annual process
Develop/revise instruments
Train data collectors (sites &
members)
Set timeline for data submission
Identify reports dates
Prepare timely reports
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14The Basic Landscape
Community
Engagement,Partnerships,
Days of Svc
Includes such tasks as:
Identify roles for community volunteers
Preparevolunteer/recruitment/training/managem
ent plan
Engage volunteers
Plan projects for National Days of
Service
Identify and engage partners (e.g.,
business, nonprofit, govt)
Conduct community outreach
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Group Exercise Choose topic that you are interested in
Work with group to identify:
Main tasks that need to be done Tips for success
Pitfalls to avoid
Prepare a 5 min presentation: Chart paper
Use: Online AmeriCorps regs, provisions, and FAQs!!
Provided materials from Program Start Up Handbook
Other online resources from National Service Knowledge Network
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16Group Presentation
Program
Operations
Note: Financial management details will not included here
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17Group Presentation
Program
Development,
Implementation
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18Group Presentation
MemberRecruitment,
Selection,
Management
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19Group Presentation
Member
Training &
Development
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20Group Presentation
Performance
Measurement
and Reporting
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21Group Presentation
CommunityEngagement,
Partnerships,
Days ofService
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Next Steps Revisit SW Cluster Meeting Agenda to Select
Sessions That Will Fill in Your Info Gaps
Ask Lots of Questions of Experienced Program
Directors
Communicate Openly with Your Commission Program
Officer
Review All Grant Materials and Your Contract
Check online National Service Knowledge Network
www.nationalserviceresources.org/
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23Ways to Connect
Susan [email protected]
303-512-0808
@Susan_Hyatt
http://www.facebook.com/CoreThoughtinc
www.core-thought.com
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