AmeriCorps 101
How do you pronounce AmeriCorps?
Ameri-Core
True North AmeriCorps
Where and how often do members submit timesheets?
OnCorps Reports twice per month
Where do True North AmeriCorps Members serve?
Nonprofits, Youth Serving Agencies, and Elementary Schools across Duluth / Northern MN
What are the names and pronouns of the True North AmeriCorps staff team?
Dani Barto (they/them)
Alice Jacobson (she/her)
Where is AmeriCorps located?
True North AmeriCorps is a program within what nonprofit organization?
Duluth Area Family YMCA
What is the prohibited activity list and where can it be found?
List of activities that can in no way be done while serving or wearing an AmeriCorps logo.
Can be found in Member Handbook, Contract, Binders, and posted at service site.
How is the members' weekly schedule determined?
What are the names of the two main bridges connecting Duluth / Superior?
The Blatnik and Richard I Bong
What is the purpose of AmeriCorps?
What is the mission of TNAC?
Can AmeriCorps members advocate for political change?
Only on their personal time.
While representing and/or charging time to AmeriCorps members may NOT attempt to influence legislation; organize or engage in protests, petitions, boycotts; engage in partisan political activity; endorse events/activities that advocate for or against political parties, platforms, candidates, legislation, or elected officials; conduct a voter registration drive (see prohibited activity list for full details)Monthly Living Allowance
Education Award (upon completion)
Y Membership
Student Loan Forbearance
Professional Development
Free Health Insurance (FT)
Childcare Assistance (FT)
What is mandated reporting?
The legal requirement for those who work close with children to report known or suspected abuse and/or neglect to the county or 911 within 24-48 hours.
What year did AmeriCorps start?
1994 (25 years ago!)
True North AmeriCorps was founded in what year?
2003
What does nondisplacement mean?
Members cannot perform duties that would otherwise be performed by an employee. A members role must be different than a staff/volunteer.
What are the requirements for successfully completing a service term with True North AmeriCorps?
1) Complete contracted hours within term
2) Track caseload interventions (Cityspan)
3) Attend or make up 100% of TNAC trainings
4) Administer surveys and collect data
5) Submit mid and end term evaluations
6) Document numbers and hours of volunteers
Name three other AmeriCorps programs found in Duluth.
Reading & Math Corps, Conservation Corps, Historic Preservation, AmeriCorps VISTA
What is the old name of the federal AmeriCorps agency?
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)- Being transitioned to just AmeriCorps
What are the 2 primary goals of the TNAC program?
1) Provide social emotional learning opportunities for youth.
2) Support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What percentage of a member's total hours can be: Training
Independent Service Hours
Project Fundraising
Training - 20%
Independent Service Hours - 10%
Project Fundraising 10%
What should TNAC members do if they have questions?
1) Review provided resources (handbook, binder, emails etc)
2) Ask Site Supervisor
3) Ask experienced TNAC member
4) Ask TNAC Staff
How do you find the hours/week needed in OnCorps?
1) Time Tracking
2) Enter Timesheets
3) Click the + sign next to your name