CRUSH
In what regions of Ohio do CRUSH servce?
Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest Ohio
How many hours are full time and part time AmeriCorps members are required to serve?
1700 hours and 900 hours
Are you allowed to take pictures of students during you CRUSH meeting?
Yes, if they have signed a consent form. If not, you can take a picture of them, but you need to make sure their faces are not shown.
When are blog posts due?
At the end of the month!
How much money does each CRUSH project receive in funding?
$300
When do students showcase their CRUSH projects?
How many training hours are members required to complete?
10% of required hours. If you are a full time member, you would have to complete 170 hours. If you are a part time member, you would have to complete 90 hours.
I can communicate with my students via text and email? True or False?
False, you are not allowed to text your CRUSH students.
If you need to attend an appointment that conflict with your service time, what should you do?
Fill out a time-off request form and send it to your site supervisor.
What is the handle for the CRUSH program's Instagram?
@crushamericorps
What is a health disparity?
A difference in health that someone has compared to someone else because of a challenge or obstacle they faced.
When is the last day of service.
July 31st, 2024.
T/F. AmeriCorps members can provide services for election or polling locations.
False
What are the committees that members can join?
Grants, newsletter, alumni, and social media
What are the 3 tracks available within the program that members can follow?
CRUSH school program track
Community health worker (CHW) track
Chemical dependency counselor assistant (CDCA) track
Members must submit a _________ at the end of each quarter during the service year.
Great impact story.
True or False: You are an employee serving under John Carroll University.
False
T/F. AmeriCorps members can hold their CRUSH meetings virtually.
False. Teleservice activities must be approved in advance by Anita. Unless the circumstances require it, CRUSH meetings must be held in person.
When are timesheets due?
The 4th of every month
What year was AmeriCorps founded?
1993
What does CRUSH stand for?
Corps for Rural and Urban Success in Health
What is a community health worker (CHW)?
CHWs provide health education services, administer health screening tests, and teach preventative care classes.
T/F. You can request to receive your living allowance earlier than usual.
False. You will only receive you stipend at the end of the month.
How do you monitor your CRUSH students attendance?
You can track your CRUSH student's CRUSH hours through the attendance sheet located in drop box.
What was CRUSH formerly known as?
HPAC (Health Professions Affinity Community)