How many service hours must be completed before receiving an educational award?
300 hours
100
How many weeks should be on a time sheet?
One week per time sheet
100
What is the name of the federal agency that engages more than 5 million Americans in service through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn & Serve America?
The Corporation for National and Community Service
100
Name one area of mandatory training that Corp members are required to attend.
Appreciating Diversity
Citizenship Training
Disability Awareness and Appreciation Training
Disaster Preparedness and Response
100
What are the two ways Mentors can engage with Mentees during "mentoring time"?
One-on-One
Small Group
200
What percentage is required for direct term of service hours?
80%
200
What other signature is needed on the time sheet in addition to the Corp member's?
Site Supervisor
200
What is the name of the national call to service initiative?
United We Serve
200
What is the number of training areas Corp members are required to attend?
(4) Four -
Appreciating Diversity
Citizenship Training
Disability Awareness & Appreciation Training
Disaster Preparedness & Response
200
What are the school grades that AmeriCorps Members will provide student mentoring?
Grades 6-12
300
What is the official completion date for all service hours to be turned in? (month/year)
April, 2012
300
Can a Corp member change their term of service once officially enrolled?
No.
300
What is the name of the state organization in Florida that adminsters grants to eligible volunteer service programs?
Volunteer Florida
300
What is the least number of volunteer or service-learning projects AmeriCorps members will do per semester?
One
300
What does it mean for an AmeriCorps Member to be civically engaged?
By recognizing one's self as a member of a larger social fabric
Committed to working with others in the community to solve social problems
Improve Lives
Strengthen Communities
400
When can Corp members start accruing hours for their term of service?
At orientation (right now!!!)
400
For female Corp members, are shorts allowed to any service site?
No
400
What is the name of the AmeriCorps program that this FSU campus (as well as you, the Corp member) participates in?
Florida Campus Compact College Access
400
In addition to spending academic time with the mentee, what other community service issues will the AmeriCorps Members engage in with the mentees?
Community Needs Awareness
Civic Engagement
Supporting Effective Service Learning Practices
400
What are two of the things AmeriCorps Members will participate in for professional development?
Pre-Service Orientation
Regular AmeriCorps Member Meetings
500
When is an AmeriCorps member's official enrollment date?
Orientation Day (which is today...yay!!!)
500
What is the timeframe that a Corp member must get a level-2 FBI criminal history background check?
Within 30 days of their official start date.
500
What government entity monetarily funds the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)/AmeriCorps?
US Congress
500
What are some of things that Mentors will help Mentees with during their direct service?
College Access
Career Planning
Conflict Resolution
Academic Encouragement
Decision Making Skills
500
What is the key focus that AmeriCorps Members will focus on in helping Mentees during the FL/CC College Access Program?
Helping youth realize that higher education is attainable.