Resources for Tennessee State AmeriCorps Programs
2020-21 Team Tennessee AmeriCorps Calendar-This calendar includes the programmatic due dates and required trainings for the 2020-21 program year. In addition, it includes the dates Volunteer Tennessee will be closed and additional National Service or Volunteer Tennessee events. These dates are subject to change.
Volunteer Tennessee AmeriCorps Staff Handbook
This handbook is designed to serve Tennessee State AmeriCorps programs as a reference for common questions and challenges.
Welcome Letter
Table of Contents
- CNCS Fact Sheet
- AmeriCorps Fact Sheet
- Volunteer Tennessee Fact Sheet
- Team TN AmeriCorps State 2020-2021 Programs
- AmeriCorps Pledge
- History of National Service Timeline
- CNCS Branding Guidance -find additional CNCS Communications Resources here.
- Team Tennessee Branding and Communications Tool kit
- Crafting an Elevator Speech
- Program Branding Compliance Checklist & Requirements
12. National Service Criminal History Checks Resources
(a) National Service Criminal History Checks Final Rule
(b) Using NSOPW and State Repositories for NSOPW, State and FBI Checks
(c) Identifying State of Residence for State Check
(d) NSCHC Documentation Checklist
(f) NSCHC Alternative Search Procedure & Exemption Guidance
(g) Pre-Approved Alternative Search Procedures (ASPs)
(h) Using Fieldprint and Truescreen for NSOPW, State and FBI Checks
a. Sample Recruitment Timeline
3. Member Position Description Outline
4. Minimum Requirements for Member Assignment Listings
a. Common Mistakes when Posting Member Assignment Listings
b, Members Assignment Listings Checklist
5. Enrollment
a. Guide to Enrolling as a New AmeriCorps Member
b. Member Enrollment in MyAmeriCorps Presentation
c. AmeriCorps State and National Enrollment and Enrollment Date Change Policy
- AmeriCorps Member Training and Benefits Checklist
- Sample Member Training Plan & Blank Member Training Plan
- Top Ten Tips on Member Development
- Individual Development Plan Worksheet Sample
- Stages of Group Development for AmeriCorps Programs
a. Exploring the Five of Stages Group Development
6. Life After AmeriCorps Resources