Resources
The Insider’s Guide to AmeriCorps Program Management
This resource has been specifically designed as a guide for program officers in State Commissions and program directors in National Direct parent organizations for use in administering the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)’s AmeriCorps programs.
This manual was created “by the field, for the field,” drawing on a wide spectrum of expertise, including administrators in both large and small State Commissions, individuals with one year of experience in AmeriCorps program management as well as some who have been in the national service arena since the inception of AmeriCorps. Both State Commissions and National Direct parent organizations were extensively consulted in its development.
This manual does not supersede any of the requirements established by the terms, conditions, and provisions of an AmeriCorps grant or contract, or the standard federal requirements applicable to all federal grants. Likewise, the information contained in this resource manual does not include all the legal requirements of an AmeriCorps grant, nor does it constitute CNCS’ official definitive interpretation of the law, regulations, and policies related to AmeriCorps programs. Rather, it is intended as a resource guide to help State Commission program officers and National Direct parent organization program directors establish and maintain sound programs that operate in compliance with federal and state statutes, regulations, provisions, and policies.
The Insider’s Guide to AmeriCorps Program Management (DOC, 1.4MB)
Training Officer's Handbook
This handbook is a resource guide for state commission and national
direct parent organization training officers.
The Training Officer’s Handbook has been developed to help
AmeriCorps*State and National Training Officers at national service
grantee organizations master the skills and knowledge needed to do
their jobs.
As a Training Officer for a commission or national direct parent
organization, the primary responsibilities are to develop, manage, and
evaluate a comprehensive training and technical assistance plan to
build the capacity of commission staff and members.
Training Officer's Handbook July 2005 Draft (DOC, 428 KB)
History of National Service Presentations
Please click below to download a PowerPoint presentation illustrating the history of national service:
Presentation with audio, including Pacific Cluster slides (PPT, 35.3MB)
Presentation with audio, excluding Pacific Cluster slides (PPT, 23.2MB)
Presentation without audio, including Pacific Cluster slides (PPT, 34.7MB)
Presentation without audio, excluding Pacific Cluster slides (PPT, 22.7MB)
Partners and Resources
Corporation
for National and Community Service
AmeriCorps*State
and National Direct Programs
WBRS:
A web based system to facilitate electronic data reporting on programs
and AmeriCorps members through the WEB.
Project STAR: Technical Assistance
provider in evaluation for the Corporation for National Service. Project
STAR can help your program set up measurable objectives, develop evaluation
plans, and identify and create evaluation instruments.
Aguirre International:
Provides social issues research, evaluation, and technical assistance
for government, business, and non-profit sectors.
Points of Light: Nonpartisan
organization whose mission is to engage more people more effectively in
volunteer community service.
America's Promise: America's
Promise-The Alliance for Youth is mobilizing people from every sector
to build the character and competence of our nation's youth.
Effective Practices Collection: An online database of effective practices
for national service programs.
Additional Links of Interest
BoardSource:
BoardSource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving
the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening their boards
of directors. They provide resources, leadership tools, and answers to
help develop a better nonprofit leader. Their programs and activities
fall into three main areas: education, publishing, and membership.
Sustainable Development Resources:
This database contains information on local, national and international
organizations and government agencies currently active in the development
of sustainable technologies and methods.
IdeaList: Interactive clearinghouse
that enables any nonprofit or community organization to update detailed
information about its services, volunteer opportunities, internships,
job openings, upcoming events, and any material or publication it has
produced.
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