WEIGHT OF THE FOX VALLEY IS SEEKING RETURNING HOST SITE PARTNERS!!!

This application is for returning host sites. If your organization does not have a WOTFV AmeriCorps member directly serving at your organization during the 2018-2019 service year, please see the “New Host Site Partner Application.”

Weight of the Fox Valley (WOTFV) is accepting applications for returning organizations in Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties to serve as AmeriCorps host sites. Hosting an AmeriCorps member provides your organization with increased capacity at a low cost to support your goals and programs that are focused on addressing a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, healthy eating (healthy eating also includes breastfeeding & healthy beverages), or other initiatives related to creating a culture of health and well-being for Fox Valley residents. Please note, this opportunity is contingent on program funding, which will be confirmed when the Federal budget is approved.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH: Intent to Apply due. Click here to complete the Intent to ApplyWEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH: Application due by 4:30 p.m.For more information about the application and WOTFV AmeriCorps Program timeline, see page 4.

What is WOTFV?

WOTFV is a Tri-County community collaborative (Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties) which focuses on partnering to advance a culture of health and well-being for all Fox Valley residents. Our activities are designed to address active lifestyles and healthy eating habits among Fox Valley residents in a variety of settings, such as: active communities, early care and education, worksites, food system, healthcare, and schools.

What is AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps, which is federally funded by the Corporation for National Community Service (CNCS), is a national service program that engages over 80,000 members in service each year to address national problems through direct service. These members impact communities and organizations by increasing capacity and resources in an identified area of need. In return, members gain valuable professional, educational, and life experience.

What’s a member? An individual who is serving an organization through AmeriCorps. What’s a host site? A partner organization that will host an AmeriCorps member. This member will support

WOTFV, WOTFV AmeriCorps, and the host organization’s health and wellness goals related to physical activity and healthy eating. For more information, please “What is a Host Site” section found on page 3.

What is the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program?

The WOTFV AmeriCorps Program will enroll AmeriCorps members to lead, develop, and/or expand new or existing services which focus on physical activity and/or healthy eating habits (healthy eating also includes breastfeeding & healthy beverages). Members will support these services through the following primary service activities:

Health education Increasing capacity and/or resources to new/ongoing obesity prevention programs or initiatives Volunteer recruitment and utilization Data Collection

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These services will occur at partner host sites and in the community throughout the Tri-County area.

AmeriCorps promotes health education as part of a multi-faceted approach to addressing community needs. A key component of the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program will be health education services provided through host sites. Member delivered health education services must meet the following characteristics:

One session, lasting 30 minutes or more in length OR 2 or more sessions, lasting 15 minutes or more in length Educational content related to physical activity or healthy eating habits (healthy eating also includes breastfeeding

& healthy beverages) is shared and discussed with clients/recipients Information is shared through lessons, coaching, activities, events, or other similar means as defined by host site

in application Curriculum utilized comes from an evidence-based or evidence-informed source.

Members will serve for a full calendar year, from 9/3/2019 to 8/31/2020. During this time, members will serve in either a full-time capacity of 1700 hours (averaging 33 hours/week) or half-time capacity of 900 hours (averaging 17.5 hours/week). Members serving in these positions will expand/enhance health services, education, and resources to address the WOTFV Focus Areas as listed below:

WOTFV Focus Areas:1. Active Communities: To increase residents’ physical activity by providing more opportunities to

be active in the community.2. Early Care & Education: To increase healthy eating and physical activity by children in the early

care setting.3. Worksites: To increase access to and participation in worksite wellness programs for Fox Valley

employees.4. Food System: To create and support a sustainable, healthy food system through policy and

environmental change.5. School: To increase healthy eating and physical activity by children in the school setting6. Healthcare: To optimize healthcare systems and providers to augment prevention efforts and

incorporate obesity prevention with treatment and care.7. Other: Promoting healthy weight, physical activity, and/or healthy eating habits in other settings

as defined by applicant.

As described and defined above, health education is required by all members at partner host sites. Members can also participate in other activities related to host site goals and programs that are focused on addressing a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, healthy eating, or other initiatives related to health weight. In addition, AmeriCorps promotes the recruitment and managing of community volunteers. When applicable, members may be managing and incorporating volunteers into their health services or to support host site volunteer initiatives. Additionally, members may also recruit volunteers to directly support the host site organization’s health and wellness programs, initiatives, or goals.

Please note that AmeriCorps members cannot participate in any of the Prohibited Activities as listed under Attachment B. A member cannot displace an employee or volunteer or duplicate an employee or volunteer’s duties as listed in Attachment C.

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What is an AmeriCorps host site?

A host site is an organization where the member will be serving his or her time. Members will serve at the selected organizations as additional peoplepower to increase capacity and resources towards a supporting a culture of health and well-being for Fox Valley residents. The following non-federal entities are eligible to apply:

Federally Recognized Indian Tribes Educational Institutions Governments Agencies Nonprofit Organizations

Application information and consideration:

Returning applicants will be considered based on:

1. Continued alignment with the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program goals and expectations. Please refer to “What is the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program” section found on pages 1-2.

2. Vision and goals to expand off the experience and progress gained during the 2018-2019 service year. 3. Organization’s ability to meet and comply with WOTFV AmeriCorps Program goals and requirements, including:

a. Program compliance, including:i. Progress towards Program and Host Site objectives and goals.

ii. Participation in Program meetingsiii. Timely response to program communications, approval of member timecards, and cash match

paymentsb. Providing a site supervisor who will:

i. Provide oversight, direction, and professional development to the memberii. Participate in partnership activities and program oversight thought WOTFV AmeriCorps Program

Manager meetings. Meetings include supervisor orientation, quarterly conference calls, and Program site visits. Other meetings may occur during the year.

iii. Review member attendance and approve timesheetsiv. Support member data collection as required by the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program.

c. Provide the member with necessary equipment, such as work space, computer, internet access, telephone, business cards, office supplies, etc.

d. Demonstrated financial ability to pay a match of either $4,750.00 per half-time member or $9,500 per full-time member to support the program

i. Cash payments will be paid for in two installments during the program year:1. September 3rd , 2019: 50%2. February 2020: 50%

ii. Per AmeriCorps rules and regulations, this cash match cannot be paid for with federal funds. If there are questions or concerns about this, please contact Amanda Ross.

e. Follow AmeriCorps rules & provisions (these will be shared and discussed during Host Site Supervisor training – see Attachment A, B & C for more details)

For additional WOTFV AmeriCorps Program partner expectations and responsibilities, please review Attachment A. Host sites may apply for more than one member if the need is described in the application. Host sites may also share a member with another organization. If your organization is interested in sharing a member, please contact Amanda Ross to discuss your proposed member sharing.

Questions about the program, application, host site eligibility or requirements, member activities, application timeline, etc. can be directed to Amanda Ross: amanda.ross@unitedwayfoxcities.org or 920-735-5479. A running Q&A document will

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post all received questions and corresponding responses. This form can be found on the link above and on the WOTFV AmeriCorps website.

Please note this opportunity is contingent upon funding which will be confirmed when the Federal budget is approved. Due dates, cash amounts, and program goals may change at the request of the funder.

Application Timeline:

Wednesday, March 27th: Host site RFP released Wednesday, April 17th: Intent to Apply due. Click here to complete the Intent to Apply Wednesday, May 8th: Application due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 24th: Announcement of selected host sites Wednesday, June 12th: Host site supervisor training for NEW site supervisors. Training held at United Way

Fox Cities Friday, June 21st: Finalization of member position descriptions are due to the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program

Manager June-August: Member recruitment for all host sites. Tuesday, July 30th: Host site supervisor training for ALL supervisors. Training will be held at United Way Fox

Cities Tuesday, September 3rd: 50% of total cash match due Tuesday, September 3rd: First day members can begin their service September 11th-13th: New member orientation at United Way Fox Cities

WOTFV HOST SITE PARTNERSHIP APPLICATION: RETURNING APPLICATIONS4

Application requirements:

Section 1: Application narratives (questions 1-7 on pages 6-7) can be a maximum of 8 pages. This maximum excludes the contact information section.

Section 2: Position description creation can be a maximum of 4 pages. NOTE: If requesting more than 1 member in your application: a position description for each requested member

must be completed and submitted with the application (Section 2 of the application). Section 1’s narratives should describe the organization’s goals for all requested members.

Please use Calibri font, size 11 or larger. Please review the Host Site Checklist (found on page 12). You have the option of “e-signing” your application by

typing the first and last name of the submitter. Completed applications can be submitted either in Word or PDF and sent to Amanda Ross:

amanda.ross@unitedwayfoxcities.org. If unable to submit your application by email, please contact Amanda Ross to discuss an alternative submission.

Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 8th.

Contact information:

● Organization Name: ●

● Contact Person: ●

● Address (Street, City, State,

Zip):

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● Phone number: ●

● Email Address: ●

● Name of selected site supervisor (please write “unknown” if unknown at this time):

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● Site supervisor email (leave blank if unknown at this time):

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● Site supervisor phone number (leave blank if unknown at this time):

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● Number of full-time members organization is requesting:

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● Number of half-time members organization is requesting:

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Section 1: Continued Need, Alignment, and Capacity

The following questions address your organization’s continued demonstrated need for a member; continued alignment with WOTFV and WOTFV AmeriCorps Program goals; capacity to support a member; and capacity to develop and/or expand programming.

1. Continued alignment and expansion: What progress did your 18-19 member make towards your organization’s health and wellness goals related to healthy eating and physical activity and towards the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program goals? How will the new member continue to develop efforts and progress related your organization’s health and wellness goals related to healthy eating and physical activity and towards the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program goals?

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2. Experience and expansion: If there were barriers or challenges faced (during the 2018-2019 service year) related to your organization’s health and wellness goals and/or the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program goals, what steps will your organization take to address and overcome the barriers/challenges? What support will be provided to the new member to overcome the described barriers/challenges?

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3. New activities and community need: Are there any new service activities that your organization would like the member to perform? If so, please describe the following:

a. What the proposed activities are.b. The unmet needs or shortage of resources resulting in the need of the AmeriCorps member.c. How will the member expand or enhance existing services.

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4. Volunteer engagement: AmeriCorps members will recruit and utilize volunteers to either support WOTFV AmeriCorps related service activities OR directly recruit volunteers to directly support the host site organization’s health and wellness programs, initiatives, or goals. Describe your organization’s capacity to train and support members regarding volunteer management. How will your organization support the member’s efforts to recruit and utilize volunteers?

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5. Infrastructure and member supervision and training: WOTFV AmeriCorps members have a dedicated host site supervisor who meets, at minimum, on a bi-weekly basis with the WOTFV AmeriCorps member to oversee activities, provide training on site policies, responsibilities, volunteer and community work, and approve service hours. Additionally, this supervisor will be responsible for attending WOTFV AmeriCorps Program meetings. Describe the supervision the member will receive at your agency. If known, please include the name of the supervisor.

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6. Fiscal viability: The WOTFV AmeriCorps Program is held to a required fiscal match for their AmeriCorps grant. The 2019-2020 cash match required to be a host site is $4,750 per half-time member and $9,500 per full-time member. Is your organization able to pay the 2019-2020 host site cash match? Are the funds proposed or secured?

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7. Additional information: Please include any additional information you would like to be considered about your organization.

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Section 2: Member Position Description

A strong member position description provides clarity of the member’s service activities at host site organizations. This section will guide applicants through the process of creating a service position description (like a job description). Creating this position description will define how the AmeriCorps member(s) will enhance your organization’s goals through service.

AmeriCorps members enhance and expand host site programming capacity. Member position descriptions need to provide sufficient activities for members to complete their service hours (half-time, 900 hours for 17.5 hours/week; full-time, 1700 hours for 33 hours/week). Position descriptions must include opportunities that focus on healthy lifestyles related to physical activity and/or healthy eating (healthy eating also includes breastfeeding and healthy beverages). These opportunities must align with your organization’s internal goals as well as the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program Goals described in the “What is the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program” section listed above on pages 1 and 2.

Below are instructions and a template on how to edit, develop, and complete your Member Service Position Description. Please note:

Italics font are the instructions Bolded categories and font are WOTFV AmeriCorps Program and/or CNCS requirements which must remain

in the position description.

Additionally, please remember that AmeriCorps member activities cannot replace a paid employee or volunteer and cannot include any prohibited activities (please refer to attachment B and C).

If you are requesting more than one AmeriCorps member, please submit a position description for each requested member. Each position description must abide to the position description page limit and font instructions as found in the Application Requirements on page 5.

MEMBER POSITION TITLE: This should not solely read “AmeriCorps Member.” Provide a brief, but specific title that reflects the content, scope, and purpose of the member service position. Examples of position titles include, but are not limited to: “Health Educator”, “Health and Wellness Educator”, “Community Engagement Specialist”, “Community Engagement Coordinator”, and “Youth Coordinator”.

MEMBER POSITION TITLE: Click here to enter text.

HOST SITE: Organization name and address. If your member will be serving at a specific branch(es), provide the organization name, the name of the branch(es) the member will be serving at, and the associated address(es).

HOST SITE: Click here to enter text.

OVERVIEW: 1-3 sentences which provide a description of the main focus, duties, and responsibilities the member will perform in this position.

OVERVIEW: Click here to enter text.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Bullet list of member duties and responsibilities. Please develop and define the service activities that members will perform during their year of service at your organization. Please provide as much information as possible to illustrate what duties and responsibilities the member will have during the year of service. Please review the “What is the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program” section found on pages 1-2 to review the primary service activities and WOTFV AmeriCorps Program focus areas. Per CNCS regulations, this section cannot say: “Other duties as assigned” or similar vague language

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:o Health education components:

Click here begin bulleted list.o Increasing capacity and resources to new or ongoing obesity prevention programs or initiatives

components: Click here begin bulleted list.

o Volunteer recruitment and utilization components Click here begin bulleted list.

o Data collection components Click here begin bulleted list.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Please describe the qualifications, skills, education, and experience your organization will seek in your AmeriCorps member. You may have these items in separate categories rather than one combined category if you prefer. Below are the requirements per CNCS and WOTFV AmeriCorps Program. Please edit and develop this list to reflect the needs and qualifications your organization will seek in a member.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:o Click here begin bulleted list.o Per WOTFV AmeriCorps Program requirements, members must at minimum:

Passion for health and wellness initiatives Associates or Bachelor’s degree in: Community Health, Health Promotion and Wellness,

Health Science or related background and experienceo Per CNCS requirements:

Be 18 years or older at the beginning of their service Hold a high school diploma or equivalent U.S Citizen, U.S National, or Lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S Provide information and complete, and pass a criminal history check (see note at the end of

the application).

TRAINING: Please provide a brief description of the training opportunities you will provide for your member.

TRAINING: o Click here to enter text. o Per WOTFV AmeriCorps Program and CNCS requirements:

WOTFV AmeriCorps Program will offer addition opportunities for professional development including conflict resolution, citizenship, and volunteer management trainings.

OTHER INFORMATION:

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Member Term of Service: Please add the position your member will serve (full-time or half-time).o Click here to enter text. o Per WOTFV AmeriCorps Program and CNCS requirements:

Year of service runs from September 3rd 2019-August 31st, 2020.

Time requirements: Please delete the time requirement that does not apply to your organization’s needs. o Full-time members will serve 1700 hours during the year, averaging 33 hours/week.o Half-time members will serve 900 hours during the year, averaging 17.5 hours/week.

Benefits: Below are the benefits the member will receive during the year of service. The benefits differ between full-time and half-time members. Please delete the time and benefit requirements that do not apply to your organization’s needs (listed below in italic font). Additionally, in the “click here to enter text” box, please add remaining intangible benefits a member will receive at your organization

o Click here to enter text. o Per WOTFV AmeriCorps Program and CNCS requirements:

Members will receive a living allowance while serving, which is paid on the 15th and last day of each month.

Full-time members will receive a gross living allowance of: $572.16 per pay period Half-time members will receive a gross living allowance of: $286.08 per period.

Segal Education Award upon successful completion of hourly requirement described in Time Requirements:

$5,920.00 for full-time $2960.00 for half-time members.

Forbearance on qualified student loans while serving and interest accrual payments. Full-Time Members are eligible for basic health insurance and childcare reimbursement (if

eligible).

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Host Site Checklist

I understand that having an AmeriCorps member requires our organization to provide the following:

● Site supervisor or designated staff member to serve as liaison to the AmeriCorps member and be available to

provide supervision, support, and mentoring

● Opportunities for the AmeriCorps member to receive orientation to site-specific policies, procedures and

curriculum, as well as site-specific training opportunities

● The integration of the AmeriCorps member as part of the site staff team, inviting the AmeriCorps member to

attend staff meetings and trainings and ensuring that current staff understand the role of the AmeriCorps member and the goals of the WOTFV AmeriCorps program

● Staff to work with the AmeriCorps member to identify health education service opportunities.

● Staff to supervise and approve member timesheets on a weekly basis

● Opportunities for the AmeriCorps member to meet with site supervisor staff as needed to review site priorities,

collected data, and alignment of AmeriCorps resources and goals

● An adequate space to work where the AmeriCorps member will have access to a telephone, computer, and the

Internet on a regular basis

I understand that the AmeriCorps member will:

● Follow the procedures and policies of this host site and AmeriCorps

● Not perform the duties of paid staff members

● Work cooperatively with staff to place and support beneficiaries to receive health education services

● Members attend WOTFV AmeriCorps Program required trainings

I will be able to provide an AmeriCorps member with (please check all that apply): ❑ Work area, including a desk, computer (or space to accommodate one), and phone with voicemail (may be

shared)❑ Filing space

❑ Internet access

❑ Printer access

❑ Incidental office supplies, copying costs and materials required for volunteer management

❑ Site Supervisor

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The goal of AmeriCorps is to enhance and expand community programs. AmeriCorps rules clearly state that members do not replace or displace staff. The purpose of AmeriCorps is to “Do more”. I have read Attachment A, which reviews the WOTFV AmeriCorps partner expectations, Attachment B, which reviews prohibited activities for a member, and Attachment C, which reviews rules of non-duplication and non-displacement. I understand that AmeriCorps members cannot: participate in prohibited activities while serving or displace or replace staff or volunteer positions or time. By submitting this application, you confirm your understanding that AmeriCorps members cannot participate in prohibited activities or displace or replace staff positions or time. Submit applications electronically to Amanda Ross at Amanda.Ross@unitedwayfoxcities.org by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8th. Thank you for your interest in the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program!

Site Director’s Signature___________________________ Date __________________________

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Attachment A - WOTFV AmeriCorps PARTNER EXPECTATIONS

Created March 2019

EXPECTATIONS RELATED TO AMERICORPS PROVISIONS1. Ensure member activities are in accordance with the AmeriCorps grant provisions as outlined in the

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program host sites (MOU template will be published on our website soon).

2. Support and promote the outcomes and value of AmeriCorps and the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program.

EXPECTATIONS RELATED TO THE MEMBERS1. Ensure a positive work environment and offer 900 or 1700 hours of service opportunities2. Ensure member activities focus on achieving the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program performance measures through

health education activities, increasing capacity and resources to new/ongoing obesity prevention programs/initiatives, and volunteer recruitment, management, and training

3. Place members in established programs or inform members during recruitment if placing in a new or developing program. Ensure that members placed in established programs are working to expand or enhance exiting programming

4. Ensure members wear service gear whenever logging hours. This service gear will be supplied by the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program.

5. Support Member professional development by:

● Orientating members to their host site and community

● Completing the Member Work Plan (template will be provided by the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program) outlining programming responsibilities, their schedule and individual professional development goals

● Providing training in host site mission and related professional development topics

● Ensuring Members have the necessary training and resources to successfully meet their responsibilities

● Holding (at a minimum) bi-weekly supervisory meetings

● Engaging in discussion of member goals and offering opportunities to explore professional interests

● Encouraging participation in the larger National Service network6. Allow Members to fully participate in:

● Member orientation and professional development meetings.

● The AmeriCorps opening and closing ceremonies

● Program service projects7. As host site organization policies and finances allow, provide the member travel reimbursement for host site

required travel.

EXPECTATIONS RELATED TO WOTFV AMERICORPS ADMINISTRATION1. Participate in partnership activities and program oversight through WOTFV AmeriCorps Program Manager

meetings. Meetings include quarterly conference calls, and three to five in-person meetings throughout the year.2. Maintain open and honest communication with WOTFV AmeriCorps Program partners3. Share responsibility for WOTFV AmeriCorps Program projects 4. Adhere to WOTFV AmeriCorps Program partnership decisions

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5. Immediately communicate issues related to member performance or host site integrity to the WOTFV AmeriCorps Program Manager

6. Submit required documentation in a timely manner including, but not limited to:

● Member work plan

● Member mid and end of term evaluations

● Cash match

● Approve member timecards on a weekly basis

● Review member submitted data on a quarterly basis

Attachment B – Prohibited Activities

45CFR § 2520.65 - http://www.americorps.gov/help/ac_sn_all_2012/WebHelp/index.htm

While charging time to the AmeriCorps program, accumulating service or training hours, or otherwiseperforming activities supported by the AmeriCorps program or CNCS, staff and members may not engagein the following activities:

a) Attempting to influence legislation;b) Organizing or engaging in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes;c) Assisting, promoting, or deterring union organizing;d) Impairing existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements;e) Engaging in partisan political activities, or other activities designed to influence the outcome of an election to any

public office;f) 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;g) Engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program that

includes mandatory religious instruction or worship, constructing or operating facilities devoted to religious instruction or worship, maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious instruction or worship, or engaging in any form of religious proselytization;

h) Providing a direct benefit to—i) A business organized for profit;ii) A labor union;iii) A partisan political organization;iv) A nonprofit organization that fails to comply with the restrictions contained in section 501(c)(3) of the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to engaging in political activities or substantial amount of lobbying except that nothing in these 9 provisions shall be construed to prevent participants from engaging in advocacy activities undertaken at their own initiative; and

v) An organization engaged in the religious activities described in paragraph 3.g. above, unless CNCS assistance is not used to support those religious activities;

i) Conducting a voter registration drive or using CNCS funds to conduct a voter registration drive;j) Providing abortion services or referrals for receipt of such services; andk) Such other activities as CNCS may prohibit.

AmeriCorps members may not engage in the above activities directly or indirectly by recruiting, training, or managing others for the primary purpose of engaging in one of the activities listed above. Individuals may exercise their rights as private citizens and may participate in the activities listed above on their initiative, on non-AmeriCorps time, and using non- CNCS funds. Individuals should not wear the AmeriCorps logo while doing so.

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Attachment C—Rules of Non-duplication and Non-displacement

§ 2540.100 What restrictions govern the use of Corporation assistance?

Subpart A—Requirements Concerning the Distribution and Use of CNCS Assistance

a. Supplantation. CNCS assistance may not be used to replace State and local public funds that had been used to support programs of the type eligible to receive CNCS support. For any given program, this condition will be satisfied if the aggregate nonfederal public expenditure for that program in the fiscal year that support is to be provided is not less than the previous fiscal year.

b. Religious use. CNCS assistance may not be used to provide religious instruction, conduct worship services, or engage in any form of proselytization.

c. Political activity. CNCS assistance may not be used by program participants or staff to assist, promote, or deter union organizing; or finance, directly or indirectly, any activity designed to influence the outcome of a Federal, State or local election to public office.

d. Contracts or collective bargaining agreements. CNCS assistance may not be used to impair existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements.

e. Nonduplication. CNCS assistance may not be used to duplicate an activity that is already available in the locality of a program. And, unless the requirements of paragraph (f) of this section are met, CNCS assistance will not be provided to a private nonprofit entity to conduct activities that are the same or substantially equivalent to activities provided by a State or local government agency in which such entity resides.

f. Nondisplacement. (1) An employer may not displace an employee or position, including partial displacement such as reduction in

hours, wages, or employment benefits, as a result of the use by such employer of a participant in a program receiving CNCS assistance.

(2) An organization may not displace a volunteer by using a participant in a program receiving CNCS assistance.(3) A service opportunity will not be created under this chapter that will infringe in any manner on the promotional

opportunity of an employed individual.(4) A participant in a program receiving CNCS assistance may not perform any services or duties or engage in

activities that would otherwise be performed by an employee as part of the assigned duties of such employee.(5) A participant in any program receiving assistance under this chapter

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