History of AmeriCorps
Housed in the Lt. Governor's Office, this agency has been around since 1994
What Serve Colorado
Name of the two software programs used for keeping track of time.
What is OnCorps or UKG
Two things AmeriCorps members are strictly restricted from raising funds for.
What are their own living allowance, or general program operating expenses/endowments?
The maximum number of consecutive days a member can fail to report without notification before facing disciplinary action up to exit for cause.
What is 3 days?
Name of the two software programs used for keeping track of time.
What is UKG or OnCorps
When AmeriCorps was created and signed into law
What is 1993
Members can use this to pay educational expenses at qualitied institutions of higher education or to repay qualified student loans.
Segal Education Award
Two activities that are prohibited while wearing the AmeriCorps logo.
What are smoking or drinking?
This is an example of a prohibited activity: 1)Attempting to influence legislation 2)engaging in religious instruction 3)participating in strikes, boycotts, etc. 4)all of the above
What all of the above
The categories members can use on their timecards that must include a 30-minute unpaid meal period if serving longer than five hours in a day.
What are Orientation, Training, Community Engagement, Professional Development, and Lunch
Largest program, providing funding to organizations that address community needs through direct service
What is AmeriCorps State and National
Admission to our museums for up to 6 people, 4 adult Georgetown Loop tickets, and discounts to all events
What is Staff Membership
An action that, if done on non-AmeriCorps time and without the logo, is allowed as a private citizen, but is prohibited during service hours.
What is fundraising, lobbying, participating in political or religious activities?
The result of a leave or vacation longer than one week, during which time the living allowance is not received.
What is Suspension?
The time and day by which members must input their hours and explanations into the bi-weekly timesheets.
What is 12 PM Monday (or Monday at noon)?
Unit, Strengthen, Impact and Lead
What is the AmeriCorps Vision
Members who need to take a short leave of absence (more than a week) to either go on vacation, take care of sick family member, or are sick themselves
What is Suspension
Actions like engaging in partisan political activities or organizing protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes.
What is prohibited?
This must be worn prominently at all times while serving or representing the program.
What is the AmeriCorps logo?
The requirement for rounding hours when submitting timecards.
What is rounding to half or whole numbers?
Name one AmeriCorps Day of Service
Admission to our museums for up to 6 people, 4 adult Georgetown Loop tickets, and discounts to all events
What is Staff Membership
TRUE OR FALSE: Convictions may temporarily or permanently impact eligibility to use the Segal Education Award, even after your service time is complete.
What is TRUE
True or False: Your mother asks you to hand out flyers to parents and students for a bible study camp at the museum.
What is false.
The action required even if a member didn't serve any hours in a period to ensure they receive their living allowance.
What is submitting a "Zero Hour" timesheet plus an explanation?