History of AmeriCorps
The name of the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps
What is the Corporation for National and Community Service
All members have access to the AmeriCorps Member Assistance Program, which does this
What is telephonic counseling services
An option to postpone your student loan payments while serving
What is Forbearance
Where I can find a list of all prohibited activities
What is my member contract
The name of the first AmeriCorps Program at EFNE
NH Community Health Corps
When AmeriCorps was created and signed into law
What is 1993
AmeriCorps members can receive up to this amount in education awards
What is the value of two full-time education awards
After you've served, your education award can pay back this type of loan
What is Federal Student Loan
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 name of the certification you will receive at the conclusion of serving in EFNE Community Health Corps program.
This current AmeriCorps program created by President Lyndon Johnson
What is AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)
The number of terms AmeriCorps members can serve
What is 5
When putting your loans in forbearance, CNCS will pay back this that accrues on your loans
What is Interest
When it comes to fundraising, this is something I can not do: a) Spend more than 10% of my time fundraising b) Fundraise for my own living allowance c) Write applications or reports for federal funding d) All of the above
What is all of the above
The name of Chanda's dog.
Who is Josephine
This AmeriCorps program is a modern-day Civilian Conservation Corps
What is the NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)
AmeriCorps members must apply at this place to apply for Food Stamp/SNAP benefits
What is the Department of Health and Welfare
The Education Award, named after Eli Segal, was Chief of Staff under this administration
What is the Clinton Administration
True or False: Your school is hosting a community rally to oppose a school ballot initiative that will impact the entire school district. You are personally planning to vote against the initiative in the upcoming election as a concerned citizen. A teacher approaches you and asks if you plan to attend. You weigh the pros and cons and decide it is okay to attend but on your own accord. You will not count the hours or wear AmeriCorps gear. Is this allowed?
What is true.
The name of the person who started EFNE and is also a current employee.
Who is Bill Murphy?
The residing CEO of The Corporation for National and Community Service
Who is Barbara Stewart
The name of at least one National Day of Service
What is MLK Day of Service, AmeriCorps Week, Idaho@Play, September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance
When you use the Education Award, are you taxed and when?
Yes and any year you use it
True or False: An AmeriCorps member would like to design and implement a Democracy In Action workshop for program participants. This educational workshop would include all topics related to community and political involvement, including how to register to vote. The member thinks this is acceptable since he would not be promoting any political party or candidate. According to CNCS rules, this is not prohibited.
What is false.
The difference between AmeriCorps State and National and AmeriCorps VISTA
What is Direct Service vs Capacity Building