Thank you for your interest in being a Hands On Nashville AmeriCorps Program host site! Our AmeriCorps program helps Nashville-area nonprofit organizations meet critical community needs through outreach and volunteer engagement, while also developing a new generation of nonprofit professionals.

AmeriCorps members serve 15-20 hours a week and complete a total of 675 or 900 total hours as Community Engagement and Volunteer Leaders. Review the Member Position Description here to make sure a member is a good fit for your program, then complete the application below.

Nashville is powered by people of all ages, races, ethnicities, skin tones, sexes, genders, sexualities, religions, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses engaging in service together. HON does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any factor that denies the essential humanity of all people. We seek host site partners that share these values and provide a supportive service environment to AmeriCorps members of all backgrounds and identities.

Members receive a living allowance and education award. An AmeriCorps grant through Volunteer Tennessee helps to fund the program. A host site investment of $3,750 per 675-hour member and $5,000 per 900 hour member helps to offset additional program costs.

Want to learn more about the program or consider if your organization is ready to host an AmeriCorps member? Contact megan.spencer@unitedwaygn.org to schedule a call.

Please Note: The online application does not include a "Save" function. To avoid losing your work, you can use this document to create a draft of your application. (Please download your own copy before editing the document.) Once completed, paste your answers to the online application.

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AmeriCorps Host Site Application

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Primary Information

Organization Name

Address

location of AmeriCorps member workspace

Apt, suite, etc.

City

State

Zip

Your Name

Your Title

Your Phone

Your Email

Service Mentor Name

AmeriCorps member direct supervisor

Service Mentor Title

Service Mentor Phone

Service Mentor Email

Briefly describe your organization's mission and services

MEMBER COMMITMENT- Please check the box to note your agreement.

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a. Members will serve in part-time positions; approximately 15 or 20 hours per week.

b. Members will serve either 675 or 900 total hours.

Does your organization have resources to support a financial investment of $5,000 for a half-time members or $3,750 for reduced half-time members?

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How many AmeriCorps members would your organization like to host?

HON will host a member orientation each month starting in September through February for members to begin service. Pleaes check the months below that work with your organizations schedule for member start dates.

AmeriCorps Program Requirements

Please review the requirements below and check the associated boxes to indicate that you understand and agree to these requirements. Additional training with be provided on these topics.

CAPACITY BUILDING- Please check the box to note your agreement with each section.

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a. AmeriCorps members should expand the scale, reach, efficiency, or effectiveness of programs. They can only perform capacity-building activities that engage volunteers, supporters, or clients for the organization's program.

b. Member activities should (1) support or enhance the program delivery model, (2) respond to the organization’s goal of increasing, expanding, or enhancing services in order to address pressing community needs, and (3) enable the organization to provide a sustained level of more or better direct services after the national service participant’s term of service has ended.

c. Host sites are required to complete an evaluation survey before and after the service term to measure capacity-building growth. The survey takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. If multiple members serve in different roles, evaluations should be completed for each member.

d. A portion of members’ hours will be dedicated to learning about volunteer management and community engagement, as well as AmeriCorps cohort activities. AmeriCorps activities will take precedence over host site activities scheduled at the same time.

FUNDRAISING - Please check the box to note your agreement with each section.

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a. Members cannot participate in fundraising unless proceeds are restricted to volunteer and community outreach programs or the specific agency program that a member’s activities support.

b. Members may not fundraise for the overall mission or operating costs of the organization, including support for fundraising events, mailings, merchandise sales, the Big Payback, etc.

c. AmeriCorps members may spend no more than 10% of their service performing fundraising activities.

d. Unallowable fundraising will result in member hours being disallowed.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES - Please check the box to note your agreement with each section.

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a. Host site supervisors and members must take part in Prohibited Activities training.

b. Host sites and supervisors will ensure that members do not engage in Prohibited Activities, including:

i. Public policy advocacy, political activity, protests, petitions, voter registration, or census support.

ii. Religious activities, proselytization, and creation or maintenance of facilities used primarily for religious purposes.

iii. Organized labor support or deterrence.

iv. Providing support for or access to abortion services.

c. Prohibited activities will result in member hours being disallowed.

SUPERVISION - Please check the box to note your agreement with each section.

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a. Host sites must provide adequate supervision and active mentorship to members. Good communication and expectation setting increases member effectiveness and provides a positive member experience.

b. Service mentors must provide direct guidance and supervision to each AmeriCorps member at least 3-5 hours a week. A staff member must be available to answer member questions and provide support throughout their service.

c. Service mentors must approve member timesheets on a bi-weekly basis.

d. Service mentors must participate in trainings, submit regular reports, coordinate site visits, and attend quarterly supervisor meetings.

e. Service mentors must respond to communications and requests from HON’s AmeriCorps Program team in a timely manner.

f. Host Sites must act in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Civil Rights Act and State of Tennessee laws, policies, and regulations.

g. Host sites must also comply with AmeriCorps Terms and Conditions and Hands On Nashville AmeriCorps Program policies.

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS -

Host sites must provide appropriate tools and equipment for members to serve and to communicate with HON. Describe what you will provide your member for successful service (i.e. computer, reliable Internet access, phone, email).

Members must be provided with a dedicated environment to complete their service. Describe the workspace you will provide for your member(s).

A limited number of teleservice hours will be permitted to provide members with greater flexibility (no more than 20% of their total approved service hours). All teleservice hours require a specific purpose and an approved teleservice plan. Please describe the technical capabilities of your organization for members to serve via teleservice.

AmeriCorps members will be required to report monthly data about volunteer hours and demographics. Please select one of the following.

Please check the box to note your agreement. We have communicated these expectations to the designated Service Mentor and understand that they will undergo further training to fully understand these topics.

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Member Requests

Use this section to describe why your organization would benefit from an AmeriCorps member serving there. Provide an overview of project-based service activities that AmeriCorps member(s) would engage in during their service term.

Please check to note you have read the Member Position Description on my.americorps.gov and agree that members will only participate in described activities.

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Why is your organization requesting an AmeriCorps member(s)? What are the volunteer and community engagement needs your organization has identified?

Provide specific examples of the volunteer/community outreach, recruitment, or leadership activities the member(s) will participate in.

Provide specific examples of activities member(s) will participate in to help them better understand the organization's volunteer experience and community outreach goals.

AmeriCorps members cannot duplicate services performed by staff members or volunteers and cannot displace or supplant staff. Please identify how this service opportunity differs from the roles of your current or recent staff members and volunteers.

Service Mentor Qualifications

Service Mentors have different responsibilities than a supervisor. AmeriCorps members are college students gaining experience and professional development in a supportive environment. This may be their first experience in a professional setting. Service mentors are expected to provide one-on-one support, professional development, and guidance.

What would make your organization an outstanding placement for a young adult to develop their skills? What does your organization provide for skill development, training, and leadership growth?

What qualifications and characteristics does your organization’s Service Mentor have that will make them effective at supervising someone who is just starting their career experience? Please provide a specific example on how your Service Mentor has supported/mentored someone professionally.

How will you integrate the member(s) into your team and help them become advocates for your mission? Since members serve part-time, please describe how you will be intentional about integrating members into the office/culture of your organization.

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AmeriCorps Host Site Application

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Primary Information

AmeriCorps Program Requirements

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Service Mentor Qualifications

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