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AmeriCorps Alums
100
What is the name of the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps (the agency)
100
Why are advisers not allowed to participate in Advocacy Day?
AmeriCorps members are not allowed to attempt to influence legislation while on AmeriCorps time.
100
Who is the current CEO of AmeriCorps?
Michael D. Smith
100
What is the full name of the Ed Award?
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (Eli Segal was the first CEO of CNCS)
100
The AmeriCorps Alums organization currently operates under what parent organization?
Service Year Alliance
200
Which president signed AmeriCorps legislation into existence?
Clinton (pre-existing programs like Senior Corps and VISTA were brought under the AmeriCorps umbrella)
200
True or False: Members are not allowed to fundraise.
False, but only fundraising for activities in the position description, not fundraising for the position itself, not a significant portion of the member's time
200
What are the three streams of AmeriCorps service?
AmeriCorps State/National, AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC
200
During a term of service, members may apply to put student loans in forbearance, ceasing payments through duration of term. What tech system does a member use to complete this process?
MyAmeriCorps (my.americorps.gov)
200
MCAN Founder Brandy Johnson is an alum of what AmeriCorps program?
Teach for America
300
In what decade were the 3 Senior Corps programs (RSVP, Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents) created?
1960s
300
True or False: You are getting ready to attend a service affiliated with your religious faith. Panicking because you can't find any clean clothes, you see your AdviseMI AmeriCorps polo so fresh and so clean hanging in the closet and decide to wear that. This is okay because the service only runs for a few hours and you are not technically serving during that time.
False
300
On the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps Obama launched an initiative to connect employers to the talent pipeline of AmeriCorps by indicating in their hiring processes that they view national service experience as a plus. Hundreds of employers have joined the initiative, which is named what?
Employers of National Service
300
What is the name of the service project that AmeriCorps members in Michigan participate in each May?
Russ Mawby Signature Service Project
300
Name 4 AmeriCorps Alums on the MCAN staff.
Jenny, Kiersten, Katie, Ryan H, Lacey, Doc
400
As part of his war on poverty, what did Lyndon Johnson create related to national service?
VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America)
400
True or False: Your school is hosting a community rally to oppose a school ballot initiative that will impact your local K-12 schools. A colleague 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 hours or wear AmeriCorps gear. This is allowable.
True
400
Name 4 of the 6 focus areas for AmeriCorps.
Education, Environmental Stewardship, Healthy Futures, Veterans and Military Families, Economic Opportunity, Disaster Services Name 4 of the 6 focus areas for AmeriCorps.
400
There are 5 colleges at the University of Michigan that have signed on independently to be Schools of National Service. There are 3 other Schools of National Service in Michigan. Name one.
Cleary, Olivet, Michigan Tech
400
Which fantasy author, screenwriter, and television producer is an AmeriCorps VISTA alum?
George R. R. Martin
500
In 2007 what special initiative was launched to recognize and celebrate the service of members?
AmeriCorps Week
500
What is the name of the clause by which an employer or site may not use a member in place of an employee or position.
Non-Displacement
500
What is the name of the state agency that administers AmeriCorps in Michigan?
Michigan Community Service Commission
500
True or False: Members may transfer their Ed Award to someone else.
True. To transfer your award, you must be at least 55 years old at the start of service and the award must go to your child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild, or foster child.
500
Which Democrat from New Mexico was the first AmeriCorps alum to be elected to Congress?
Sen. Martin Heinrich