americorps a network of national programs that allow citizens to provide service that addresses...
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AmeriCorps
A network of national programs that allow citizens to provide service that addresses critical needs in their communities.
AmeriCorps in Oregon
Federal funding for statewide programming comes through Oregon Volunteers www.oregonvolunteers.org
Application and financial support is required from a sponsoring organization.
Funding is in 3 year cycles Team must include 10 FTE or more
Keys to Successful Program
Commitment of Sponsor Organizational Capacity Address critical need Strong program design Clear partnerships Ability to recruit, train and support
AmeriCorps members
Parameters
AmeriCorps members expand or enhance existing services
Cannot displace existing staff Cannot perform administrative tasks Cannot be involved with federally
prohibited activities Are not employees of sponsor, or
program. They are “participants.”
AmeriCorps Basics
“Member” not employee “Living allowance” not salary “Service” not employment “Select” not hire
AmeriCorps Basics
Full time members = 1700 hours in a 12 month period
Perform direct hands-on service Fund raising limited to project specific
– no operating funds Members receive training hours No upper age limit (17+) Eligibility: Age + citizenship
Partnerships for Student Achievement
The mission of Partnerships for Student Achievement (PSA) is to increase student academic achievement in Washington County Schools.
The PSA AmeriCorps Team will improve academic achievement through: tutoring, mentoring, extended school day activities, parent involvement programs and volunteer generation.
Relationships
Relationships: Sponsor
The Forest Grove School District Host District Administrative Support Space Training & Resources Payroll & Accounting
Relationships: AmeriCorps program
Partnerships for Student Achievement Program staff manage program Identify sites, recruit members, provide
training for members and sites Responsible for financial and progress
reporting to federal funders Provides ongoing support to members Evaluates program and ensures design
continues to meet critical needs Applies for funding annually
Relationships: Host Sites
Individual Partner Schools (K-12) Any public school in Washington County Application to PSA for member with
individual position description Assist with recruitment Site level supervision and mentoring Training and professional development Cash and in-kind match
Member Activities
Members serve full-time and support individual school initiatives through the following activities:
Tutoring Extended School Day Activities Parent Outreach Volunteer Generation
Program Design
Individual Placement Model Site Level Support, Mentorship, and
Training Weekly Program Training Ongoing Support Site Visits
Benefits for Schools
One-on-one & small group tutoring services
Before and after school programs Parent outreach activities Volunteer generation, coordination,
training, and recognition Role models for students Fresh creative energy
Results Last year alone, 20 PSA members provided
tutoring and mentoring services to over 1,300 students.
99% of those students demonstrated an increase in the area tutored.
Extended School Day activities served over 1,000 students.
Over 60 Parent Outreach activities were completed.
391 volunteers were recruited serving over 5,300 hours of service to partner schools.
Member BenefitsTangible PSA member benefits include
the following: A living allowance of $1,036/month An AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 Forbearance from outstanding student
loans Health Care 4 Graduate credits from Pacific University’s
School of Education – Issues and Trends in Education – PSA only
Childcare
And there’s more…
The intangible benefits include: The knowledge that they have made a
difference in a young person's life The satisfaction that comes from serving
their community and country Development of career plans and a
professional portfolio of accomplishments The opportunity to work with education
professionals on some of the most pressing problems in education today
More information…
AmeriCorps – www.americorps.govAmeriCorps in Oregon Oregon Volunteers
www.oregonvolunteers.org Patricia Bollin 503-725-8334
Partnerships for Student Achievement Jeri Lerwick 503-359-8110 x4537 [email protected]