History
AmeriCorps is sometimes described as the "domestic _____ _____"
Peace Corps
What is the AmeriCorps slogan?
Get things done
TRUE or FALSE: You must be a US citizen to be an ACM
FALSE: US citizen, US national, or lawful permanent resident
During their service, ACMs earn _____
Living allowances
1 Half Time ACM = _____ MSY
0.5
The Civilian Conservation Corps was created to address challenges caused by what?
The Great Depression
What is unique about AmeriCorps NCCC service?
Residential program, upper age limit, regional
What is the minimum AmeriCorps age requirement?
17
What can the education award be used on?
Student loans or current educational expenses
Name 3 Oklahoma AmeriCorps programs (other than Camp Fire)
City Year, Teach for America, Reading Partners, Project Transformation, Lilyfield, Lead to Read, etc
Which president created AmeriCorps?
Bill Clinton
What does VISTA stand for?
Volunteers in Service to America
An ACM can sign a total of _____ contracts
4
How long does an ACM have to use their education award?
7 years
AmeriCorps members aren't hired, they are _____
Onboarded or enrolled
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparent Program, and Senior Companion Program are now known as what?
AmeriCorps Seniors
What are the 2 specialized AmeriCorps programs created in the last decade?
FEMA Corps and Public Health Corps
How is citizenship verified?
MyAmeriCorps enrollment
An ACM can earn up to _____ _____ _____ education awards
2 full time
Name the 6 AmeriCorps focus areas
Disaster services, Education, Economic opportunity, Healthy futures, Environmental stewardship, Veterans and military families
VISTA was established as part of LBJ's "_____ _____ _____"
War on Poverty
In 2020, the government agency that oversees national service programs was rebranded as "AmeriCorps." What was its former name?
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
What are the names of the 2 services AmeriCorps runs background checks through?
TrueScreen and FieldPrint
Upon the successful completion of their contract, an ACM earns a _____ Education Award
Segal
List the 7 AmeriCorps slot types with hour counts
Full Time - 1700 / Three Quarter Time - 1200 / Half Time - 900 / Reduced Half Time - 675 / Quarter Time - 450 / Minimum Time - 300 / Abbreviated Time - 100