Member Eligibility AmeriCorps Programs must document the eligibility of all prospective members. An eligible member is an individual who: Is at least 17 years of age at the commencement of service UNLESS the member is out of school and enrolled in a full-time, year-round youth corps or full-time summer program, in which case he or … Read more
Main Recruitment Member Eligibility Member Selection Member Enrollment Member Service Agreements CNCS Member Enrollment Guide Program Directors must develop member positions that provide for meaningful service activities and performance criteria that are appropriate to the skill level of members. Position descriptions must accurately and completely describe the activities to be performed by each member. Use … Read more
Main Laws and Regulations Terms and Conditions Understanding Your Grant Agreement Program Director Role 2020 CNCS Terms and Conditions Any program changes that will alter the scope or objective of the program, impact your program’s performance measures, involve a turnover or extended absence or time reduction in a management/supervisory staff position, change your program’s slot … Read more
Main Laws and Regulations Terms and Conditions Understanding Your Grant Agreement Program Changes 2020 CNCS Terms and Conditions The Program Director has a very important role in the administration of an AmeriCorps grant. Program Directors are expected to spend the majority of their staff time on AmeriCorps program operations. Program Director’s responsibilities include, but are … Read more
Main Laws and Regulations Understanding Your Grant Agreement Program Director Role Program Changes 2020 CNCS Terms and Conditions CNCS publishes both General and Specific Terms and Conditions for each program year. These Terms and Conditions are updated annually with changes from the prior version listed at the beginning of the document. These documents outline the … Read more
Main Laws and Regulations Terms and Conditions Program Director Role Program Changes 2020 CNCS Terms and Conditions The grant agreement is a legally binding contract that establishes a program’s relationship with the Virginia Service Commission. A new grant agreement is signed each year, after a program has been approved for new or continued CNCS funding. … Read more
This online portal will provide complete instructions and guidance for AmeriCorps State programs. Virginia Service Commission and AmeriCorps policies and procedures, as well as required forms, templates, and tools can be found here. Each section relates to a different aspect of managing your AmeriCorps program. Under most sections you will find Overview – narrative describing … Read more
The Virginia Service Commission (VSC) is part of the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) – Office on Volunteerism and Community Services (OVCS). VSC is operated by Commonwealth of Virginia staff and manages the implementation of AmeriCorps State programming, supports the Governor’s Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism, and collaborates with other national service programs … Read more
Carroll County LIFT UP AmeriCorps recently partnered with the CAVS after-school program at Carroll County Middle School to put on a Healthy Youth Day. Approximately 60 students participated in activities centered on exercise and healthy nutrition. Exercise leaders from the Carroll Wellness Center and nutritionists from the Virginia State Health Department joined forces with the … Read more
Virginia celebrated the fourth annual Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service in a big way on April 5! Mayors and county officials across the state shined a spotlight on the impact of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps and thanked those who serve. Your community leaders’ participation highlights the importance of citizen engagement, recognizes the … Read more