AmeriCorps Facts
How many AmeriCorps members serve across the US?
80,000 +
John F. Kennedy was associated with the Peace Corps in what year?
1973
Which of these is NOT apart of Easterseals mission:
a) Maximize Opportunities
b) Minimize Barriers
c) Increase Independence
d) Improve self-awareness
e) Enhance quality of life
d) Improve self-awareness
You will receive a ____, paid equally bi-weekly.
Living allowance
Finish this part of the pledge...
"Faced with apathy, I will take _____;
Faced with conflict, I will seek _____ _____;
Faced with adversity, I will _______"
action
common ground
persevere
You are a ___ of AmeriCorps?
a) team
b) member
c) employee
d) volunteer
e) worker
b) member
What president is directly linked to the Serve America Act?
How many AmeriCorps members serve in 2021-2022 program year?
43 members
An education award that is to be used within _________ of receipt.
7 years
What are 3 possible reasons for immediate dismissal?
Being under the influence of alcohol/illegal drugs during service activities.
Certain criminal charges/arrests.
Possession of a weapon while performing service.
Leaving the program without obtaining a release for compelling circumstances.
Falsifying information.
Assault on another person.
Other illegal activities.
Education Award
In 1990 this president helped establish the CNCS?
George H.W. Bush
Which is not apart of the school year leadership team?
a) Volunteer Coordinator
b) Camp Outreach
c) Transitions
d) Vet's & families
e) Camp outfitter
e) Camp outfitter
Which was NOT a listed benefit:
a) Loan Forbearance
b) Training
c) Travel experience
d) Certifications
e) all are correct
c) Travel experience
What are 2 out of the 4 national days of service?
-National day of service & remembrance
-Make a difference day
-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-Memorial Day
All of the are programs/services EXCEPT:
a) Building support program
b) FARM program
c) Camp & Respite
d) Self employment services
e) Educational Programming
a) Building support program
Since what year has Easterseals been creating lifechanging solutions?
1926
Everyone apart of Easterseals Wisconsin AmeriCorps partnership is expected to _____ & ______ one another regardless of differences.
respect & support
AmeriCorps alumni look to employers of ______ _______.
National Service
"wink-wink" -> (**THINK RESUME FRIENDS**)
AmeriCorps members are expected to respond/communicate with in _______.
48 Hours
Easterseals Wisconsin is a _____ with AmeriCorps?
Partnership
In what year was the National and Community Service Trust Act signed to create AmeriCorps and the Corporation for National and Community Service?
Answer: D. 1993
What is your 3 responsibilities as a member?
1) Recreation & _________ responsibilities
2) Program ___________ responsibilities
3) ______ & general responsibilities
1) Personal care
2) leadership
3) Attitude
You can benefit by making a positive impact and gain ________ opportunities.
Networking
What is the AmeriCorps slogan?
Get Things Done