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AmeriCorps Orientation 2018-2019

AmeriCorps Orientation 2018-2019. In the chat box…. Send your name, for attendance purposes Your favorite ice cream flavor What you wanted to be when you grew up as a kid. Objectives. What is AmeriCorps?. Understanding Service. What does service mean to you? 60 seconds reflection

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AmeriCorps Orientation 2018-2019

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  1. AmeriCorps Orientation2018-2019

  2. In the chat box… • Send your name, for attendance purposes • Your favorite ice cream flavor • What you wanted to be when you grew up as a kid

  3. Objectives

  4. What is AmeriCorps?

  5. Understanding Service • What does service mean to you? • 60 seconds reflection • Type your response in chat box • 3 people Share out

  6. History of National Service, AmeriCorps, and TFA 1933 1961 1964 1993 2009 1990 Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act National and Community Service Act Points of Light Foundation Peace Corps established VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Corporation for National & Community Service Civilian Conservation Corps

  7. Governance of AmeriCorps and CNCS What is the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)? CNCS is an independent federal agency that improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. Fun Fact: CNCS engages more than 5 million Americans in service each year.

  8. AmeriCorps Members Get Things Done

  9. Strengthening Community; Other AmeriCorps Programs AmeriCorps is a major player in education, nationally. 75% of AmeriCorps investments are to education programs.

  10. AmeriCorps Pledge • I will get things done for America - to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier. • I will bring Americans together to strengthen our communities. • Faced with apathy, I will take action. • Faced with conflict, I will seek common ground. • Faced with adversity, I will persevere. • I will carry this commitment with me this year and beyond. • I am an AmeriCorps member, and I will get things done.

  11. AmeriCorps Member Benefits & Responsibilities

  12. Financial Benefits of AmeriCorps

  13. TFA Corps Members Service Terms In your two year commitment, you will serve two AmeriCorps service terms. Benefits follow terms.

  14. Important Benefit Information • All benefits are subject to federal tax in the year each is used. The education award is considered taxable income regardless of whether it’s used for current educational expenses or to repay a qualified student loan.

  15. AmeriCorps Service Term Requirements • Requirements are about equity and safety • AmeriCorps is funded by OUR tax payer dollars – CNCS has a significant responsibility to ensure funds are use appropriately, legally, and fairly • AmeriCorps requirements are federal law • You can reference requirements anytime in your Member Service Agreement (MSA)

  16. AmeriCorps Service Term Requirements • Be a US citizen, national, or legal permanent resident • Clear all criminal history checks • Not exceed AmeriCorps service term limits • Teach full-time in your placement school through the last day of school • Earn 1,700 hours of service • Complete AmeriCorps paperwork and documentation by established deadlines • 7. Abide by all AmeriCorps and TFA policies outlined in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement

  17. Service Term Requirements – Prohibited Activities • There are certain activities that AmeriCorps members and staff may not perform while on AmeriCorps time. • Why? • To prevent misuse of public funds. • To ensure no appropriated funds (funding from the government) are used for particular activities, per federal law. AmeriCorps member benefits come from all of our tax dollars. • You are allowed to participate in these activities on your personal time, as a private citizen. Members should not wear AmeriCorps/TFA gear or identify themselves as members while they do so.

  18. Service Term Requirements – Prohibited Activities

  19. Service Term Requirements – Prohibited Activities • 8. Refrain from engaging in prohibited activities (cont.)

  20. Prohibited Activities & Social Media Social/Political Activism on Social Media Is posting on social media about political beliefs (or any topics covered in prohibited activities) prohibited? • Tips for worry free posting: • Do not post political beliefs, etc. during AmeriCorps service hours (the school day, TFA PD, etc.). • Do put disclaimers on your accounts (i.e.. Twitter, blogs, etc.) that the ideas and content expressed are solely your own. • Do not post pictures from rallies, protests, or other political activities if you are wearing TFA/AmeriCorps gear. • Do keep perception front of mind – would someone think that you are posting content during AC service?

  21. Prohibited Activities & Social/Political Activism Strikes, Rallies, Walk-Outs, Protests, and more… On AmeriCorps time, AmeriCorps members cannot engage in protests, boycotts, or strikes. AmeriCorps members also cannot engage in partisan political activities, or activities designed to influence the outcome of an election. • Important things to keep in mind: • You can always engage in a protest, strike, etc. as a private citizen, on your own time. • If you do attend an event like this on your personal time, do not wear any TFA/AmeriCorps gear, or post any online content from the event that associates you with TFA/AmeriCorps. • Remember - perception matters. Could it be perceived that you are engaging in these activities while on AmeriCorps time? • If your school (students, teachers, administration, etc.) is planning a strike, walk-out, protest, etc. get in touch with your regional AmeriCorps manager ASAP. They can help you navigate these tricky situations so that you can remain in good standing with AmeriCorps, and do not loose your AmeriCorps benefits.

  22. Additional Resources

  23. 2018-2019 AmeriCorps Checklist

  24. Additional Resources • AmeriCorps Regional Contact: Each region has an AmeriCorps manager, who will serve as your AmeriCorps point of contact throughout your term of service. Your regional contact can answer questions about your regional AmeriCorps requirements. • AmeriCorps National team support: americorps@teachforamerica.org • For questions about National AmeriCorps requirements that your region is unable to answer, email the National AmeriCorps team. • AmeriCorps official websites: www.AmeriCorps.govandwww.edaward.org • These have information about AmeriCorps, the history of national service, and AmeriCorps benefits. • AmeriCorps Help Desk: 1-800-942-2677 • Call this number with any additional questions about your AmeriCorps award, and for technical assistance with your MyAmeriCorps account.

  25. Day 1 Printing Resources Printing at the TFA office: Sunday, 12:00-4:30pm (aim to arrive before 4pm to get on the list) Bring your own paper Bring a hard copy or save as PDF on a flash drive to print Kinkos Discount Code: 0380440296

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