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Find the field-tested resources you need to recruit and train AmeriCorps and VISTA members. This site assists program staff in finding and sharing proven practices for recruiting and developing...
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This session, from the 2008 Financial and Grants Management Institute, identified some areas which deserve special attention due to importance or potential issues. Topics covered basics of financial...
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This information from the EnCorps collection of resources includes samples and successful strategies for narrowing the field of candidates and making informed choices related to screening,...
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This PDF document provides instructions to grantees who are requesting approval of alternative criminal history check search procedures, including address for request approval, review and approval...
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This PDF document is intended to acquaint individuals with the key points of the final rule, published in Federal Register on August 24, 2007, establishing national service criminal history checks.
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This PDF document contains the complete text of the Corporation’s final rule on national service criminal history checks (effective November 23, 2007).
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Corporation for National and Community Service grantees are required to conduct and document criminal history checks on AmeriCorps State, Nationaland Education Award Program participants who, on a...
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Ask the Expert Archive
MARCH 2007
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Q: You mention that it is important to convey "realistic expectations" to potential members as a way to increase retention. Are there other strategies that program directors and supervisors can use...
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Under the Serve America Act (SAA), all grantees must conduct National Service Criminal History checks on participants and program employees in AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve, Foster Grandparent, Senior...
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When evaluating applicants, having a standardized procedure that is used consistently will increase the efficiency and success of your recruitment efforts. This effective practice shares tips to help...
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Experience has shown that the most successful members have a commitment to service, enthusiasm for making a difference, flexibility, and an ability to respond well to challenges. Northwest Service...
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A significant number of national and community service programs designed by local communities assist children in learning how to read. These programs are profoundly influenced by the quality of their...
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Environmental programs are unique, as are the members attracted to this type of service. Streamlined and targeted recruitment results in higher applicant numbers and more desirable applicants,...
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Sometimes the constraints of a traditional one-on-one interview will not address whether a potential volunteer will get along well with other staff members or other participants/volunteers....
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The America Reads program at the University of Utah created a program website where prospective tutors can learn about the program, get their questions answered, and apply online. The program's site...
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Often applicants submit online applications to AmeriCorps or AmeriCorps*VISTA without a full understanding of the program or its requirements. Habitat for Humanity of Colorado sends online applicants...
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AmeriCorps members must meet certain eligibility requirements for national service. To help AmeriCorps program coordinators keep track of necessary documentation including verification of high school...
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Recruiting from a pool of targeted leads can decrease member attrition. A recruitment process should take into consideration what the program needs and what it can offer, where to develop leads to...
