1. Get Things Done for America The AmeriCorps Story

2. The Corporation for National and Community Service is the federal agency that improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. The Corporation administers 3 main programs. AmeriCorps Part of a Larger National Service Family

3. AmeriCorps Fast Facts 706,000AmeriCorps members since 1994 860 MillionHours served by AmeriCorps members $2 BillionSegal AmeriCorps Education Awards earned by AmeriCorps members 2.6 MillionVolunteers managed or mobilized by AmeriCorps members in 2010 14,000Number of nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations served by AmeriCorps members $7.2 BillionAmeriCorps funds invested in nonprofit, community, educational, and faith-based groups since 1994

4. AmeriCorps Rooted in America’s Tradition of Service 1933: Civilian Conservation Corps 1961: Peace Corps 1964: VISTA 1993: The Corporation for National and Community Service & AmeriCorps 2009: Serve America Act

5. Serve America Act Signed into law April 21, 2009 Landmark legislation to expand service Expands AmeriCorps to 250,000 members by 2017 Priority focus on education, health, environment, veterans, and economic opportunity Terms of Service expanded Criminal background check policy

6. AmeriCorps Today Three Programs AmeriCorps State/National AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps NCCC

7. To help others Career skills Adventure Benefits Serve my community To gain leadership skills Why Join AmeriCorps?

8. 1 st funded as an AmeriCorps program in 1995 One of the longest operating AmeriCorps programs AmeriCorps funding is the largest part of our budget AmeriCorps Energy Express

9. AmeriCorps Benefits Energy Express $1,850 Living allowance Training Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,175 to pay for college or pay back student loans Worker’s Compensation Two nutritious meals 3 gray T-shirts

10. AmeriCorps Term Limits Individuals cannot exceed four (4) total AmeriCorps State and National terms of service or the value of two full time education awards. Since Energy Express is a minimum time service program, an individual can serve up to four terms with Energy Express if he/she has not served in any other AmeriCorps, NCCC or VISTA programs.

11. AmeriCorps Service, not a job Member, not an employee Living Allowance, not pay Talking the Service Talk

12. Member Attendance Policy Energy Express Minimum of 300 service hours Must attend entire statewide training (June 17-19) Serve entire 8 weeks Must be present every day Excused absences (college orientation & job interview)

13. Member Attendance Policy Personal & Compelling Circumstances Let us know immediately if something is going on Possibility of pro-rated Education Award

14. Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Valid for 7 years Taxed in the year it is used Managed electronically through My AmeriCorps If age 55+ at time of service, can be transferred to child, grandchild or foster child

15. Results in Loss of Education Award An unexcused absence Missing orientation or training Missing year end reflection, open house, community service project Serving less than 300 hours

16. AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities Aiding a for profit entity Holding voter registration drives Aiding union activities Engaging in political activities, such as petitions, boycotts, advocacy Proselytizing Fundraising

17. AmeriCorps Alumni Continuing Their Service and Commitment Longitudinal studies show AmeriCorps alums: are more connected to their communities continue to participate in community activities choose public service careers at higher levels than their peers www.americorpsalums.org