Build Corps Service Site Responsibilities

Service Site Responsibilities

Pay site match of $6,350 per Member by Oct. 15, 2012. At least 35% must come from non-federal funds. For any federal funds used, sites must obtain a letter from the granting authority stating that the money may be used to partially match hosting an AmeriCorps Member.

Assign a supervisor who will provide at least 40 hours of direct supervision per month. Supervisor must attend a training on June 21 or July 10, 2012.

Train Members to perform duties in HHCK-approved position description. Refrain from assigning duties outside this position description.

Service Site Responsibilities

Communicate with HHCK regarding Member performance.

Support Member development and participation in AmeriCorps activities.

Comply with HHCK regulations and reporting requirements.

Refrain from hiring AC Member until after Member has completed his/her one year commitment to the Build Corps program.

Reimburse Member’s travel if use of personal vehicle is required for site.

What HHCK will provide to members…

An annual taxable living allowance of $12,100.

Health care for full-time Members.

Childcare assistance, if eligible.

Assistance in securing post-service education award of $5,550.

Reimbursement for travel, lodging, and meals for HHCK required training and service projects.

What HHCK will provide to members…

Workers’ Compensation coverage.

An orientation to the program that will include an overview of homelessness and housing issues, disaster preparedness, psychological first aid, and basic construction site safety and case management.

Additional training opportunities throughout the year.

Ongoing Member support.

AmeriCorps Member Responsibilities

Complete at least 1700 hours of service. (No more than 20% may be spent on HHCK-required activities.)

Perform activities described in position description.

Track data pertaining to program goals. Report monthly to HHCK.

Participate in all HHCK required trainings, events, and calls.

Along with regional team, conduct a disaster preparedness service project(s).

We look for service sites that…

Design quality Member roles that meet a need in the community, are aligned with our program’s objectives, and do not displace employees or volunteers.

Provide quality training and support to their Members.

Designate a supportive, approachable supervisor to guide and mentor the Member and communicate with HHCK about Member progress.

Are able to meet the site match requirement.Are supportive of Member’s participation in

AmeriCorps activities.

Quality member roles…

Are comprised of direct service activities that address a real need in the community and are designed to have a lasting impact on clients and the community.

Provide Members with an opportunity to develop new skills and grow professionally.

Are aligned with our program’s objectives: Build, renovate , or weatherize low-income housing. Assist clients in finding or keeping safe, decent, affordable

housing. Train community members in disaster preparedness. Assist community members with disaster recovery.

Activities that should be kept to a minimum:

Making deliveries.Stocking food pantry or clothes closet.Supplying emergency assistance (clothing,

food, diapers, etc.).Processing heating assistance applications

(unless the assistance is necessary for a person to obtain permanent or transitional housing or to keep the person from losing existing housing).

Fundraising and grant writing.Performing clerical duties.

Member Recruitment

Service sites are primarily responsible for recruiting their own AmeriCorps Members.

HHCK will assist by forwarding applications received through the AmeriCorps website.

Sites review applications, interview candidates, and recommend their top choices to HHCK. Build Corps program staff will then conduct a group interview and either approve or reject the service site’s recommended candidate. When possible, sites should send more than one candidate to the group interview.

Build Corps Service Sites: Our most valuable partners in making this

program a success!