bonner americorps program overview
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Presented at the 2013 New Bonner Directors and Coordinators Orientation.TRANSCRIPT
The Bonner Program:Bonner AmeriCorps
A program of:The Corella & Bertram Bonner Foundation10 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08540(609) 924-6663 • (609) 683-4626 fax
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“Access to Education, Opportunity to Serve”
What is AmeriCorps?
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• National service program offering Education Awards to students who complete all hours required by an AmeriCorps Member Contract
• Funded federally - Implemented locally
• Managed by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Bonner AmeriCorps:What is AmeriCorps?
Why Bonner AmeriCorps?
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Bonner AmeriCorps:Education Awards
25%
Term1-Year
Minimum1-Year
Quarter2-Year
Half-time
Hours 300 450 900
Ed Award $1,175 $1,468 $2,775
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$0
$6,250
$12,500
$18,750
$25,000
Two 900-hr Terms
Bonner AmeriCorps:Financial Assistance
Ed Award ($5,550)Typical Education Loans ($25,000)
22%
Implementation
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Bonner AmeriCorps Implementation:Five Management Phases
1. Recruit eligible students
2. Orient and enroll new Members
3. Place all Members in eligible positions at approved service sites
4.Track and evaluate Member progress
5. Exit Members within 30 days of last service day
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Bonner AmeriCorps Implementation:Wiki Guides
Phase 1Recruiting Eligible Students
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Recruiting Eligible Students:Overview
What makes a student eligible to enroll?
✓Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
‣ Documentation of eligibility is required
✓Other considerations:
‣ Does student have a strong interest in serving in the U.S. at an AmeriCorps-eligible site or
‣ Does the student plan to go abroad soon?
Eligible Placement + Eligible Person = AmeriCorps
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Recruiting Eligible Students:Step-by-Step Guide
Phase 2Enrollment & Orientation
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Enrollment & Orientation:Overview
1. Campus staff facilitate the pre-enrollment Bonner AmeriCorps Application Process with potential Members
2. Campus staff host the required Bonner AmeriCorps Orientation
3. During Orientation, Members complete the AmeriCorps Enrollment Workbook
4. Campus Staff complete Member Enrollment Checklist
5. Immediately mail Enrollment Packet to Foundation
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Enrollment and Orientation:Step-by-Step Guide
Phase 3Eligible Placements
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Eligible Placements:Overview
AmeriCorps members should be serving in placements that:
✓ Focus on direct service
✓ Benefit the local community (outreach) to meet essential needs
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Eligible Placements:Ineligible vs Eligible for AmeriCorps
Positions that are not OK OK
Influences legislation or serves an elected official Provides education for the public
International service or international beneficiariesBenefits community members in
the U.S.
Benefits campus community (in-reach)Benefits the local community
(out-reach)
Indirect service focus (placement is primarily fundraising, administrative, clerical or custodial)
Directly addresses needs of community members in the U.S.
Religious or evangelical components (proselytizing)
Reflection on service accomplishments
✓ All positions in BWBRS should be reviewed for AmeriCorps-eligibility before Members are placed at any community partner sites.
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Eligible Placements:Step-by-Step Guide
Phase 4Tracking Members
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Tracking Members:Overview
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Step 1 - Bring Hour Log Approvals up to date
Step 2 - Review Case Management Reports
Step 3 - Review Bonner AmeriCorps Hours Remaining Report
Step 4 - Complete Mid-Term Evaluations
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Tracking Members:Step-by-Step Guide
Phase 5Exiting Members
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Exiting Members:Overview
1. Resolve all open cases
2. Hour Log Analysis Tab to confirm hours have all been “eSigned” & approved on all levels
3. Confirm hour logs approved in proper order
4. Complete required Member Evaluation(s) in BWBRS
5. Have Member fill out, sign & date AmeriCorps Exit Form
6. Complete Exit Check List
7. Mail Exit Packet to Foundation immediately after completion!
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Exiting Members:Step-by-Step Guide
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Where Do I Find Resources?