Member Service Requirements
How many months do members here at the Zoo serve?
11 months
Member day to day tasks & Duties.
YOU!
Their direct supervisors are responsible for the day to day task of their department member.
A member can wear an "I Voted for Issue 2" Sticker to the Zoo while working.
Prohibited:
"Participating in, or endorsing, events or activities that are likely to include advocacy for or against political parties, political platforms, political candidates, proposed legislation, or elected officials"
Ameri-Updates? (2 answers)
1. Teams (ameri-updates)
2. Outlook Emails (weekly)
How many offer letters were denied by applicants this year?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
B. 2 applicants accepted offers with other organizations.
How many hours must members serve?
1700
Member hour tracking, insurance, or other HR related forms for members?
Stephanie Wical (AmeriCorps Coordinator)
A member can connect school districts to small farmers to provide food for a child in a school setting that services children that are low income.
Allowed:
The primary beneficiary is the low income students.
Member Folders?
Teams (members)
How many 2nd year members are coming back?
3 members are returning for another year of service!
True or False: An individual can be a member if they are a U.S. citizen OR have a work visa for the U.S.
False: A member must be a U.S. citizen, they cannot serve for the AmeriCorps program with a Work Visa.
Member Professional Development, training and In-Services.
Sarah Navarro (Member Service Liaison & Training development)
A member can participate in fundraising events at the Zoo such as Zoo LaLa or Toast to the Wild Series and use the hours towards service.
Prohibited:
May not: "Raise funds for living allowances or for an organization's general operating expenses or endowment."
HR/AmeriCorps Blank Forms for you & members?
1. Teams (resources)
2. Stephanie
What department was the first to submit their choice for a new AmeriCorps member?
a. Education
b. Crew (Plant Conservation)
c. Horticulture (Pollinator Advocacy)
d. Global Conservation
B. Crew - Plant Conservation
What is the end date of serve for members?
8/31/2024
Supervisor Support.
Sarah Elam (Program Manager)
Prohibited:
While solar is environmentally good, the main beneficiary is a for-profit organization. This would be allowed if it was a non-profit organization.
Member Hour Tracking (2 answers)?
1. Teams (tracking folder)
2. OnCorps
How many applicants applied to all of the Zoo Unto Others Program?
a. 153
b. 189
c. 206
d. 251
D. A total of 251 applicants!
True or False: Healthcare AND Childcare coverage are offered to members?
True: members can opt in for healthcare and childcare coverage.
Member personal issues, mental health or counseling needs.
HR, family members, firends - outside of the Zoo. We can listen & want to be supportive of our members but we cannot be their counselors.
Allowed:
The main beneficiary is the community and neighborhood, not the private land owners.
Mid-Year/End of Year Evaluations?
Teams (resources folder)
What position received the most applicants?
a. Crew (plant conservation)
b. Education
c. Animal Excellence
d. Hort (Pollinator)
C. Animal Excellence had 48!
Followed by: Hort (pollinator) 37 - CREW (plant conservation) 36 - Education 33