Mission Accepted! New Program Director’s Orientation March 12, 2013
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Mission Accepted! New Program Director’s Orientation March 12, 2013 Facilitated by: Paula DeBoles-Johnson, MPA, CCM Program Consultant
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Mission Accepted! New Program Director’s Orientation March 12, 2013. Facilitated by: Paula DeBoles-Johnson, MPA, CCM Program Consultant. Learning Objectives. As a result of this training; Participants will be able to navigate the required systems to run their AmeriCorps program. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Mission Accepted!New Program Director’s Orientation
March 12, 2013
Facilitated by: Paula DeBoles-Johnson, MPA, CCM Program Consultant
Learning Objectives
As a result of this training;Participants will be able to navigate the required
systems to run their AmeriCorps program.
Participants will be ready to initiate and close out an AmeriCorps program.
Participants will be knowledgeable of the critical tools necessary to run an AmeriCorps program.
Tools to Chart Your Course Grant Proposal Volunteer Florida Contract E-Grants System (not managed by VF) CNCS Knowledge Center Member Contact My AmeriCorps Portal Member Position Descriptions Service Site Agreements Leader Guides
* Program Consultant
Where are you headed?
Pre-Program – Done!
Program Start – Recruitment, Interviewing, Background Screenings, Determining Placements, Training (Sites & Members), Setting Goals and Finalizing scheduled meetings & events and Enrolling Members in the E-Grants System
Mid Year – Evaluations, TeambuildingActivities, Continuous Monitoring,Statewide Evaluation, Program Reporting, Program Director’s Meetings, Planning for AmeriCorpsWeek and End of Year Events
Program End – Final Evaluations, Final Reports, Member Recognition, Exiting Members, Closeout of program year.
What throws you off course?• Failure to adhere to deadlines
Exit & EnrollmentProgress Reporting DeadlinesLack of timely response to Commission requests Lack of response
• Not meeting Performance Measures• Low Retention/Recruitment Rates• Failure to adequately manage members• Lack of proper record keeping,
including financials
True North!
1. Ask Questions2. Use your Tools3. Keep on top of your program &
members4. Visit Sites OFTEN!5. Monthly member meetings6. Support your members7. Be a GOOD Example!
Questions&
Answers
Thank You!Please don’t forget to
complete your evaluations.
