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Michigan’s AmeriCorps Planning Phase – Part III

Explore the comprehensive planning phase for Michigan’s AmeriCorps program, covering member enrollment, orientation, training, development, supervision, and policies. Get insights on effective mentorship, program evaluation, and Q&A sessions.

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Michigan’s AmeriCorps Planning Phase – Part III

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  1. Michigan’s AmeriCorpsPlanning Phase – Part III MCSC Office Planning Phase Meeting August 17, 2004

  2. Agenda • Member Enrollment Process • Member Orientation • Pre-Service Member Training • On-Going Member Development • Member Supervision & Evaluation • Meet with Mentors • Michigan’s AmeriCorps Policies and Procedures • Questions and Answers

  3. Member Enrollment Process • Have members fill out CNCS Member Enrollment Form • Programs must verify member eligibility • Enter member enrollment information into WBRS (more details on WBRS next month)

  4. Member Orientation to AC Program • CNCS/MCSC expectations • Program/site specific information • Documentation • Sense of Corps

  5. Member Orientation to Site • Site Checklist • Site expectations • Introduction to office/staff • Office procedure/systems • Organizational structure • Facilitating member/program data collection

  6. Pre-Service Member Training • Goals of Member Training • Build a sense of Corps • Provide an understanding of program’s Performance Measures • Provide an understanding of member’s role in meeting Performance Measures • Equip members with the skills to carry out their service • Provide information about how to work with the community/volunteers

  7. On-Going Member Development • Develop Training Calendar for year • Program meetings, trainings, and events • Site role in member training • Citizenship & Civic Engagement • Member Leadership Opportunities • Life After AmeriCorps

  8. Member Supervision and Evaluation • Member Supervision • Program Director’s role • Site Supervisor’s role • Regular Meetings • Member Evaluation • Six-month • End of year • Members’ feedback / assessment of the program

  9. Meet with Your Mentors • Update on progress toward starting program • Member recruitment • Site preparation • Required Paperwork • Member/Site Contracts • Member File Documents • Financial management/Record keeping • What is the biggest challenge you have had so far? • What is the greatest accomplishment so far?

  10. Michigan’s AmeriCorps Policies and Procedures • 2004-05 Michigan’s AmeriCorps Policies and Procedures Manual • Contains all federal requirements of CNCS grants • Contains Michigan specific AmeriCorps requirements

  11. Questions and Answers

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