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Transcript of Michigan’s AmeriCorps Planning Phase Meeting II Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Michigan’s AmeriCorps Planning Phase
Meeting II
Tuesday, July 27, 200410:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Structure of National Service
Corporation for National and
Community Service
Learn and Serve America
AmeriCorps National SeniorService Corps
Higher Education
K-12
School - Based
Community - Based
VISTA AmeriCorps State
National Civilian Community
Corps Retired Senior
Volunteer Corps
Senior Companions
Foster Grandparents
National Direct State
Commissions
Tribes
Individual Michigan’s AmeriCorps State Programs
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•Over 50,000 members serve nationwide each year
•Over 75 AmeriCorps programs in Michigan
•Almost 1,000 AmeriCorps members in Michigan
Where is AmeriCorps?
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~Meet Your Mentor~
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Meet Your MentorNEW PROGRAM
American Red Cross
Boys and Girls Club
Catholic Family Services
Detroit CIS
Good Samaritan Ministries
Jumpstart
MI Campus Compact
MI Primary Care Assoc.
MSU-Extension
MENTOR
Rob Glazier, MGSP
Amy Buckingham, IISD
Amy Buckingham, IISD
Nicole Byrd, CYD
Art Kirk, Char-Em ISD
Michelle LaCourt, SAC
Megan Sargent, MCSC
Rob Glazier, MGSP
Megan Sargent, MCSC
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Developing Strong Sites
Debi Drick –
Michigan’s Habitat AmeriCorps Program
Building Demand for your Program Site Supervisor Training
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Developing Strong Sites
• Site Agreements
• Site Supervisor Orientation
• Site Supervisor Roles and Responsibilities
• Communication
• Site Monitoring
• Reporting/data collection
• Member Supervision
• Compliance Issues
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Site Agreements
• Site Agreements– Minimum site qualifications
– Site role in supporting program goals
– Site benefits of participation
– Site and site supervisor roles / responsibilities
– Terms of participation and release
– Match contributions
– Prohibited member activities
– Other requirements
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Getting Ready for Recruiting and Selecting Your AmeriCorps
Members
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Getting Ready for Recruiting Members
Rob Glazier, Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program
• Involving sites in recruitment
• Techniques for statewide/multi-site programs
• Best Practices
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Getting Ready for Recruiting and Selecting Members
• Eligibility
• EEO and Disability Information
• Selecting your three class start dates
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Getting Ready for Recruiting and Selecting Members
• Background checks
• ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool)
• Understanding Member Benefits
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Member Service Descriptions
Develop position descriptions for member service
positions. Depending on your program,
you may need multiple descriptions.
• Does it describe the service to be performed?
• Does it give the outsider an idea of what members will be doing?
• Does it inspire the individual to undertake a year commitment to national service?
• Is it inclusive?
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Member Recruitment / Selection
Michelle LaCourt
Copper Country AmeriCorps
• Where to look for members
• Interview techniques
• Screening members
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Member Recruitment
• Web Resources– National on-line recruitment system– Member Recruitment Manual– Member Application
• Recruitment techniques: What works.• Developing outreach/P.R. strategies• Looking where you never thought to look• Involving your sites in the process
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Member Selection Process
• Do not settle for warm bodies
• Skills vs. Passion
• The interview process– Keep questions consistent– Ask questions that directly relate to the position
• Straight Talk
• Use innovative selection strategies
• Be both realistic and motivational
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Things to Keep in Mind:
Terms of ServiceMaximum Terms of ServiceChanging Member Status
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Any Questions??