Senior Companion
What are the regular hours you should be serving your clients so that program staff are available if emergencies arise?
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Are Foster Grandparent volunteers able to transport children in their personal vehicles?
No!
What is the minimum number of hours that you must serve each year?
260
What is one way that timesheets can be submitted to program staff?
Dropped off at office, faxed, clear pictures sent via text or email, mailed.
Name one previous AmeriCorps Seniors staff member
Holly, Christy, Melissa
If a client cancels on the day that you are scheduled to visit them, what should you record on your timesheet?
The regular hours that you had scheduled them for that day, with "canceled" in the client signature section.
*If they did not cancel before you traveled to their home, you can also include your mileage.
How many hours must you serve at your site to qualify for a meal reimbursement?
What documents must you have on file if you are receiving a mileage reimbursement?
Current driver's license and auto insurance card
True or False: Training miles are not included in the mileage cap.
True
How many kids does Alicia have?
Three
Volunteers are not allowed to give or receive WHAT from their clients or clients' family members?
Gifts
What should be worn at all times while you are serving?
Identification!
How many hours of training must be completed each fiscal year?
24
What documentation needs to be included with your timesheet if you recorded training hours during the month?
What town does Brittany live in?
Toledo
Are you able to have clients over to your own home?
NO!
If your site closes due to snow/weather on a day that you typically serve, can you claim those hours on your timeshet?
Yes!
True or False: AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are considered mandatory reporters.
True.
AmeriCorps Seniors staff make every effort to have stipends deposited by what date?
How many pets does Taylor have?
2 dogs
Name two activities that volunteers cannot do with their clients
Political activities, religious activities, pro/anti-labor activities, drugs & alcohol
Name one of the Assignment Plan workplans
Early Learning, Tutoring, Mentoring
How many days can a volunteer take an unpaid Leave of Absence for?
Up to 180 days
If you make an error on your timesheet, how should you correct it?
Cross off the error and initial next to it. Do not use whiteout!
What do Alicia, Brittany, and Taylor's husbands all have in common?
Their first name starts with the letter "J"