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Climate Corps Bay Area2012 TrainingDay 1Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingKif and Kristin

Welcome everyone1LogisticsClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingKif to lead.Review AgendaPoint out bindersDiscuss any logistical issuesMake sure to point out bathrooms etc.

BindersBathroomsDaily ScheduleFoodShirtsPaperworkLiveScanOthers???

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Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingReview agenda. 3Opening AddressCyane DandridgeExecutive DirectorStrategic Energy innovations

Adolfo RiveraDirector of national ServiceBay Area Community ResourcesClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingKristin Introduces4IntroductionsClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingStaff take 1 minute to introduce themselves focus on their role in program, mention role in developing training5Staff IntroductionsBay Area Community Resources (BACR)Kristin BrubakerRegional Director

Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI)Kif ScheuerProgram DirectorClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingMember IntroductionsTake 5 minutes to draw a picture or write a poem thatTells us who you areandAddresses your expectations for the program.

Each member will have 2 minutes to share out.Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingMegan to provide content7Break15 minutesClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingPolicies & Procedures 1Kristin & KifClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingAmeriCorpsBackgroundService as a SolutionNational Service Movement that engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to address the most critical problems in our nation's communities National MovementBegan in 1994 with 20,000 Members per yearIncreased in 2008 with bi-partisan support with the Edward Kennedy Serve America Act 250,000 Members Different Fields of AmeriCorpsState and National, NCCC, Vista

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingWhat is CCBACCBA is a partnership program created by Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) and Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)

Consortium of ~ 20 Bay Area government and nonprofit agencies utilizing AmeriCorps Members to engage local agencies in emissions reduction programs

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingOrg ChartStrategic Energy InnovationsBay Area Community ResourcesActerraAlameda County GSABACCSan RafaelCupertinoSan Mateo County

JPCSan JoseCESCKaiserMEA/RichmondRichardson AudubonSkyline SCEIPRedwood 2020SEI

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingGoals of CCBACCBA utilizes Americorps service to advance climate protection and to foster the development of emerging sustainability professionals. Results Driven:Getting things DoneGreenhouse Gas Emission ReductionsStrengthening CommunitiesVolunteer recruitment and supportMember Development

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingLast two Years AccomplishmentsPartnered with 23 local governments and non-profits in Bay AreaImplemented or accelerated over 75 emission reducing projectsMembers have supported programs that are reducing 35 mil lbs of GHG emissions annually Our communities are seeing, on average a 77% improvement in emission reduction projects outcomesRecruited a total of 4,565 volunteers for 28,419 hours servedSuccess in member development:76% of Members who completed the program have found employment in sustainability or are starting graduate programs

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingAmeriCorps BenefitsStipendHeath BenefitsFood StampsEducation Award ForbearanceChild Care

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingStipendMembers receive $14,000 per service year Approximately $1300 per month before taxesAmount you will get per pay check is dependent on the amount you claimed on your W-4More you claim, more you get back nowBut, higher amount taken out per pay check results in less likelihood that you may have to pay an amount on annual taxes (will come into play with paying taxes spring 2014)Paychecks start Friday Sept. 28, last one will be on Aug. 15, 2013

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingHealth InsuranceCoverage through Aetna20/80 split you cover 20% of medical services$100 deductable at first use We will reimburse this costIf possible let us know 2 weeks prior to first appointment to allow us time to get you checkCoverage starts by end of SeptemberClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingFood StampsAmeriCorps Members are eligible for food stamps Federal requirement that stipend is not taken into account with social services Total amount of food stamps dependent on assets you haveCar not included in assetsMust show bank statementThe larger you can show your monthly costs the more they will be likely to disregard assetsIf living at home have family member put together a letter regarding the amount you pay in rent Bring utility bills

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingLoan Forbearance and Ed AwardEligible for award at completion of 1700 hoursService year ends Aug. 15, 20122012-13 Education Award: $5,500What can it be used for?Pay qualified student loans Cost of attending institution of higher education7 years to use the awardsEducation Award and interest is Taxable

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingForbearance / Ed Award

AmeriCorps PortalMy.Americorps.gov

Will manage loans and ed. award hereAlso other documents you may need throughout yearWill have access to account once you are in the systemClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 Training

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 Training

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingPAperworkCCBA Paperwork:New hire PacketCopy of Passport or Birth Certificate/IDProof of FingerPrintingAdditional AmeriCorps PaperworkHigh School Grad DocumentationBenefits DeclinationMedia and Press ReleaseOn-line Application Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingCCBA / AmeriCorps Deliverables Service: Scope of Service / Emission Reduction Metrics Regional Service Days

Training:Cohort ParticipationGetting involved with Monthly trainings

Member Development: Individual Development PlansMinimum Hours / Time Cards

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingIndividual Development PlansProgress report to show:What youre doing great at, Skills need continued work,Goals you want to focus on during Service Year 360 evaluation by yourself, your site supervisor, and regional supervisorTwice yearly, but start thinking about goal development now! Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingHoursMinimum regulation to hit 1700 hours by Aug. 15th, 2012Expected to work 40 hours a week Can work more to build up timeTime- Off40 hours built in for personal time off13 observed holidays during service yearSites Are required to offer you these days off, but if you want to follow another schedule, you are able toAll time off should be approved by Site Supervisor if more than two days off in a row, also approved by Regional Supervisor

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingHour TypesTrainingServiceOrientation and Monthly TrainingsCheck-ins at SiteOff-Site TrainingsSite Visits with RS

All Activities that relate to your projectPreparation for events/service Service Days with CCBA

All hours should be kept to the 20/80 ratio, where no more than 20% of total hours are used in training Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingMake-Up HoursMake up hours are best used if still working on your main CCBA projectsTraining Make-UpService Make-UpAttend an off-Site Training EventApproved Reading for Content or Goal DevelopmentHelp CCBA put together Monthly Training Activities

Working extra on your projectVolunteering with a local project related to CCBA GoalsAssist CCBA Members with their projects (with approval of Site Supervisor)

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingTime CardsRecord of time is kept through TRAX systemExpected that hours are recorded on a weekly basisIn the chance that a member becomes delinquent with logging their time, their stipend can be suspendedApproved by Site Supervisors on Monthly BasisMembers must log out for 30 min each dayRegional Supervisors will keep Members up to date on where they should beClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 Training

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 Training

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 Training

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingAmeriCorps RegulationsMembers can not work on specific activities even if they may seem to be related to your main projectActivism, Policy, and Campaigning Fundraising Excess Administrative TasksTasks of full time employee on Site

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 Training33Un-awarded ActivitiesAwarded Activities include tasks/projects towards our performance measures:Emission Reduction Volunteer Recruitment and SupportProfessional Development of MembersAll other activities are unallowable, and therefore prohibitedAll projects/tasks should have a Scope of Service All projects/tasks should have a clear link to either emission reductions or volunteer supportCan not log hours for prohibited activitiesIf you feel you are doing something un-awarded, please talk to your RS immediatelyClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingAmeriCorps Regulations CansCan Nots Engage in activism after hours (not in uniform)Wear your Uniform daily while on site Maintain a positive work environmentState AmeriCorps was created with bi-partisan supportWork on your approved project and tasks

Engage in activism while logging hoursUse drugs or alcohol while in uniformFraternize with CCBA StaffMake political partisan statements Work on Fundraising campaignsDisplace a paid workerClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingDiscipline Typically discipline both on and off site will occur through CCBA

Disciplinary action can take place For Cause Situation where action is so severe termination can occur immediately (ie-selling drugs on hours, not notifying CCBA of a felony, using hours for political protest)Grievance policy written out in Handbook

Verbal Warning Written Warning Further Discipline (including termination) Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingOther Important NotesAmeriCorps Members are NOT eligible for Unemployment

Personal Compelling Circumstance

Carpooling/Reimbursement Policy

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingQuestions?Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 Training38Lunch1 hourClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingPolicies & Procedures 2Kristin & KifClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingPolicies Jeopardy! Split into four groups and take 20 minutes to review Policies and Member HandbookJeopardy Rules:You will switch players for each question the Member up is the only one who can answer the questionYou can not raise your hand to answer the question until the entire question has been asked (second year members will be responsible for watching for first hand raised)If the first person gets the question wrong, it will automatically go to the second person who raised their handSome Questions have a bonus attached (for 15 points)- the person who correctly answers the question will be the only person who can answer the bonus.

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingBINGO!Kristin & KifClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingActivityRead through your BINGO card and ask questions of your new colleagues. The goal is to find answers that complete a row, column or diagonal.

When you find someone who can answer, introduce yourself and ask them to explain their answer and sign the BINGO square.

The first 2 people to yell BINGO! will share out their findings.Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingBreak15 minutesClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingIntroduction to Climate ChangeBruce RiordanBay Area Joint policy Committee

Climate Corps Bay Area 2012 TrainingA mission statement, found on almost every organizational website, is a formal summary of the aims and values of a company, non-profit or government agency. In addition to playing an external, public relations role, a mission statement also guides the internal decision-making of an organization. As such, the process undertaken to develop a statement is one of the first and most valuable steps for any new venture.

45Adapting to a Changing Climate in California: impacts and needs.Julia Ekstrom UC Berkeley Climate and Energy Policy InstituteAndy Gunther Bay Area Ecosystems Climate Change ConsortiumClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 Training46Day 1 ClosingFinal thoughts for the dayReminders for TomorrowClimate Corps Bay Area 2012 Training