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Get Things Done! True North AmeriCorps

True North AmeriCorps Overview

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Get Things Done! True North AmeriCorps

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Agenda Information Session and Screening

• AmeriCorps Overview

• True North Overview

• Member Activities

• Member Benefits

• Service Requirements

• Professional Development

• Application Process

• Required Documentation

• Questions

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AmeriCorps is… the “domestic Peace Corps”

federally funded volunteerism

a national service opportunity

a well trained corps of committed individuals

a powerful asset to nonprofits and communities

a life changing experience for those who serve

What is AmeriCorps?

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True North Overview

Minimum Qualifications• Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and U.S. Citizens, nationals,

or lawful resident aliens. • They must verify that they have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

or are actively working toward their high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• The potential member must have an interest in National Service and a commitment to serve the entire year of service.

 

 

The mission of True North AmeriCorps (TNAC) is to enhance the future success of

at-risk children by increasing the number of positive adults in their lives.

TNAC’s service year runs from September 1 – August 31. Some positions end on June 15.

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True North AmeriCorps members…

Support community-based mentoring

Provide out-of-school time programming

Tutor, primarily focusing on K-8 literacy

Mobilize ongoing volunteers

Organize service projects

Member Activities What Do Members Do?

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Member BenefitsLiving Stipend

• Received on the 15th and last day of the month• It is taxed• Government benefits may be affected by enrollment

Educational Award • Taxed as you use it• You have 7 years to use it • Members 55 and older can transfer award to child or grandchild

Student Loan Forbearance (qualifying loans/contact loan provider)

Health/Dental Insurance (FT members who qualify)

Childcare Assistance (FT members who qualify)

Reasonable Accommodation Upon Request

Duluth YMCA Membership

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Service RequirementsFor a Successful Year

Volunteer Mobilization

Five Civic Engagements

Service Project/Semester of Service

Online Reporting

Youth Evaluations

Peer Group Participation

Performance Evaluations

Site Visits

Corps Day Trainings/Additional Trainings

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Professional Development Corps Days

Mandatory Training• Orientation Session (September 1)• Fall and Spring Retreat at Camp Miller

• Fall Retreat: September 22-24, 2011• 3 Daylong Trainings (Provided by TNAC)• 1or 2 Additional Trainings (Provided by Site)

Optional Events• National AmeriCorps Week • End of Year Celebration• Day of Remembrance• Optional Trainings

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Application Process Start The Year Off Right

Submit online application

Set time for informational screening with TNAC staff

Select up to five sites that fit your qualifications and interests by visiting our website at www.truenorthamericorps.org

Call/email site(s) of interest for an interview by using the contact information on the position description

Once offered a position and you accept, notify TNAC staff (references and background check must be completed)

Attend mandatory orientation on September 1, to officially become an AmeriCorps member

Please Note: Inform Program Coordinator if you withdraw from the process Process is not closed until all positions are filled

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Required DocumentationPrior to Member Enrollment

Submitted Prior to Accepting a PositionsTwo completed reference forms (1 Personal and 1 Professional)Background CheckPassport (not expired) or certified birth certificate and driver’s license (not expired)

Bring to Orientation Social security number (do not need the card)Voided check for direct deposit (optional)Medical Insurance card, if you will not be taking

our insurance (FT members only)

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Questions

 

Questions to Think About• What happens if you decide to take a paying job in the middle of

the service year?

• What if True North is not the right AmeriCorps program for you?• Reading Corps/Math Corps• www.serveminnesota.org• www.americorps.gov

Individual Question and Answer Session

 

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More information available online at:

www.americorps.gov

www.truenorthamericorps.org

Questions?

Your World. Your Chance to Make it Better.