Knowledge Base
AmeriCorps Manual
AmeriCorps - The Basics (29)
- AmeriCorps Brand Guidelines for Grantees
- AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities
- AmeriCorps State and National Glossary of Terms
- Checklist – AmeriCorps Checklist for new Sites & Staff
- Determining Term Limits for Members
- Guidance: Alternate Service Request for COVID 19
- Guidance: Basics on AmeriCorps Members
- Guidance: Branding Terms & Conditions
- Guidance: Changes to the 2022 Terms & Conditions
- Guidance: Changes to the 2022 Terms & Conditions
- Guidance: Changes to the original 2022 Terms & Conditions
- Guidance: How to Create an eGrants Account for Access to Member Records for TCN’s Grants
- Guidance: Navigating eGrants
- Image: Co – branding AmeriCorps Your Corps
- Policy – AmeriCorps : Allowable & Prohibited Activities
- Policy – AMERICORPS: Health and Child Care
- Policy – AmeriCorps: Non-Harassment and Civil Rights
- Policy – AmeriCorps: Retention of Records
- Policy – TCN: AmeriCorps Identification – Logo and Usage Terms and Conditions
- Policy – TCN: Grievance Procedures
- Policy – TCN: Labor Union Concurrence
- Policy – TCN: Lobbying Restrictions
- Policy: Teleservice – Sample
- State Service Commissions
- TCN Cybersecurity Policy
- The AmeriCorps Pledge
- The Corps Network Contact List for AmeriCorps Programs
- Training: AmeriCorps Online Courses
- Training: AmeriCorps Online Courses
Criminal History Checks (19)
- AmeriCorps National Service CHC Manual
- AmeriCorps NSCHC FAQs
- AmeriCorps Truescreeen 2.0 Portal Transition Guide
- Checklist : National Service Criminal History Check – Steps to Clear Individuals
- Checklist: National Service Criminal History Check
- Fact Sheet: Conducting FBI Checks Through Fieldprint, Exemptions and Alternative Search Procedures
- Fact Sheet: Conducting NSOPW and State Checks through Truescreen
- Guidance: Challenging a Not Cleared Recommendation for an Applicant
- Guidance: Creating your own National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) Policies & Procedures
- Guidance: Creating your own National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) Policies & Procedures
- Guidance: Determination of State of Residence
- Guidance: National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC) Procedures
- Identifying Truescreen-Adjudication
- NATIONAL SERVICE CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS GUIDANCE OUTLINE
- New Rule – National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC)
- NSCHC Interim FAQs
- Sample Fieldprint Adjudication
- Using AmeriCorps Approved Vendors Fieldprint and Truescreen for NSOPW, State and FBI Checks
- Using NSOPW-StateRepositories for NSOPW State FBI checks &ListofRepositories
Data Collection and Reporting (2)
Enrolling Members (11)
- AmeriCorps State and National Frequently Asked Questions on Pre-enrollment
- Guidance: AmeriCorps Member Enrollment Process
- Guidance: Creating Service Locations in eGrants
- Guidance: How to Obtain a Copy of a Birth Certificate
- Guidance: Identity, Citizenship/Social Security Administration Validations
- MEMBER SERVICE AGREEMENT OUTLINE
- Policy – AmeriCorps: Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity Requirements
- Policy – CNCS: Primary Documentation to Establish Proof of Citizenship
- Policy – TCN: Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
- Policy – TCN: Non-discrimination and Reasonable Accommodation
- Policy – TCN/AmeriCorps: Enrolling Members
Exiting Members (3)
Financial Management and Reporting (8)
- CHECKLIST: CNCS Budget Compliance Checklist
- Guidance – ASN Match Waiver – October 2020
- Guidance: Match and In-Kind Resource Development and Management
- Guidance: Monthly Reimbursement Request Instructions
- Guidance: TCN/CNCS Budget Development Instructions
- Guidance: The Basics of Time & Activity Reporting
- Guidance: Volunteers as Match
- Policy : TCN Financial & Grants Management
Member Recruiting and Orientation (7)
Member Resources (5)
Member Support and Management (9)
- AMERICORPS MEMBER TIMESHEET OUTLINE
- Guidance: Guidelines for Members Volunteering Outside Corps
- Policy – CNCS: Supervision & Support
- Policy – TCN: AmeriCorps Member Evaluation Policy
- Policy – TCN: Release from Participation
- Policy – TCN: Suspension, Leave, and Absences
- Policy: AmeriCorps Member Living Allowance and Benefits
- Policy: TCN Member Management
- Policy: Timekeeping
Other Including COVID-19 (3)
Subgrantee Monitoring (6)
General
The Basics (21)
Contents correlate to Section I of The Corps Network's AmeriCorps program manual.
- Allowable and Prohibited Activities
- Alternate Service Activities Request (COVID-19)
- AmeriCorps Brand Guidelines
- AmeriCorps Identification – Logo and Usage
- AmeriCorps Online Training Courses
- AmeriCorps Pledge
- AmeriCorps Serving Here
- Changes to Terms and Conditions (2020)
- Civil Right / Equal Opportunity Requirement
- Common Problems to Avoid
- Contact Information
- Creating an eGrants Account
- Definitions
- Determining Limits for Members
- Grievance Procedures
- Labor Union Concurrence
- Lobbying Restrictions
- Member Benefits
- Prohibited Activities (Service Site Sign)
- State Service Commissions
- Teleservice Policy [Template]