Financial
How much money do the students receive over the school year in College Corps?
$10,000
Only at non profits and government organizations partnered with VU
When should a fellow complete their timesheet?
Immediately after service.
Who has the role of:
Selects and funds partner colleges and universities to run the program for their students (hereafter referred to as a College Corps Partner Campus, or “Partner Campus” for short).
California Volunteers
Dreamers: $5,500
Non-Dreamers: $7,000
What are the main focus areas a fellow can serve in?
Food Insecurity, Climate Action, and K-12 Education
When does a fellow need to take a break during their services?
Before their 5th hour in one day.
Reports data and requested information to the Partner Campus and/or California Volunteers.
Community Host Partner
What is the education award for dreamers and non-dreamers?
Dreamers: $4,500
Non-Dreamers: $3,000
What are THREE examples of Prohibited activates for service that can come up while attending a Christian University?
Legislative Advocacy: Fellows may not be used to assist, provide, or participate in direct or indirect attempts to influence passage or defeat of legislation or proposals by initiative petition.
Religious Activities: Fellows may not be used to assist, provide, or participate in religious instruction, conduct worship services, engage in any form of proselytization, or any other religious activity as an official part of a Fellow’s duties.
Political Activity: Fellows may not be used to assist, provide, or participate in partisan and non-partisan political activities associated with a candidate, including voter registration.
What is does release for cause mean?
A release for cause encompasses any circumstances other than compelling personal circumstances that warrant an individual's release from completing a term of service. This includes both release for misconduct and for a Fellow deciding to leave the program.
Provides initial orientation and ongoing training for Fellows and Community Host Partners.
Partner Campus (Vanguard)
How long does their education award stay in an AmeriCorps Account?
Seven Years
What percent of the fellows weekly hours of service must be direct service?
50% or more
What is the first step of the grievance procedure?
Contact your direct supervisor to discuss the concern.
Meets Community Host Partner expectations and makes a positive contribution to the work of their host organization.
Fellow
How does a student qualify financially to become a fellow?
Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant
Qualifies for a State Cal Grant
Qualifies for a Middle Class Scholarship
Needs to work part time and/or borrow student loans to meet educational costs
How many host sites can a fellow serve at?
They must serve at one site with one main supervisor but can work at other events with VU to gain extra hours
Fellows must notify the Community Host Partner and Partner Campus immediately should any of these occur
Criminal charge of any kind.
Detainment of any kind.
Arrest of any kind.
Conviction of any crime.
Provides ongoing policy guidance and support.
California Volunteers