Michigan’s AmeriCorps Planning Phase Meeting II Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

1. Michigan’s AmeriCorps Planning Phase Meeting IITuesday, July 27, 200410:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

2. Structure of National Service Corporation for National and Community Service Learn and Serve America AmeriCorps National Senior Service Corps VISTA National Civilian Community Corps AmeriCorps State Higher Education Retired Senior Volunteer Corps K-12 National Direct Tribes State Commissions Senior Companions School - Based Community - Based Foster Grandparents Individual Michigan’s AmeriCorps State Programs

3. Where is AmeriCorps? • Over 50,000 members serve nationwide each year • Over 75 AmeriCorps programs in Michigan • Almost 1,000 AmeriCorps members in Michigan

4. ~Meet Your Mentor~

5. NEW 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 Meet Your Mentor

6. Developing Strong Sites Debi Drick – Michigan’s Habitat AmeriCorps Program • Building Demand for your Program • Site Supervisor Training

7. Site Agreements Site Supervisor Orientation Site Supervisor Roles and Responsibilities Communication Site Monitoring Reporting/data collection Member Supervision Compliance Issues Developing Strong Sites

8. 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

9. Getting Ready for Recruiting and Selecting Your AmeriCorps Members

10. Getting Ready for Recruiting Members Rob Glazier, Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program • Involving sites in recruitment • Techniques for statewide/multi-site programs • Best Practices

11. Getting Ready for Recruiting and Selecting Members • Eligibility • EEO and Disability Information • Selecting your three class start dates

12. Getting Ready for Recruiting and Selecting Members • Background checks • ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) • Understanding Member Benefits

13. 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? Member Service Descriptions

14. Michelle LaCourt Copper Country AmeriCorps Where to look for members Interview techniques Screening members Member Recruitment / Selection

15. 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

16. 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

17. Things to Keep in Mind: • Terms of Service • Maximum Terms of Service • Changing Member Status

18. Any Questions??