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Site Supervisor
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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- How does my agency or organization benefit from hosting an NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Member?
- Can our NC-ACTS! member engage primarily in fundraising?
- Can this program partner with Work-Study?
- What is the time commitment to serve as a Site Supervisor?
- Can I serve as a Site Supervisor for multiple people?
- Can an NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Member’s position be paid?
- Who is responsible for collecting and monitoring paperwork?
- What if there is a concern with the quality or nature of the Member’s service activities?
- Are their activities that an NC-ACTS! member is prohibited from engaging in?
- What do I do if I am no longer able to serve as a Site Supervisor?
- Are there additional resources I can consult?
How does my agency or organization benefit from hosting an NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Member?
The benefits of sponsoring a NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Member are numerous:
- Access to a committed volunteer who can serve at your agency for a given period of time.
- Ability to collaborate with a volunteer to identify a community need and outline steps to address community issues.
- Fostering a deeper relationship between community organizations and college/university resources.
- Opportunity to serve as a personal and professional mentor to a higher education student.
- Development of programs or sustainability measures by an NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Member for your agency or organization including volunteer recruitment, capacity building and fundraising activities.
- Direct connection to the national service movement and support of national service initiatives.
Can our NC-ACTS! member engage primarily in fundraising?
Not as a primary activity but they can engage in fundraising activities for 10% or 30 hours of their time in fundraising activities. Possible activities could include Yes. But fundraising activities cannot constitute more than 10% (30 hours) of the total 300 hours to be served. These fundraising activities include raising funds directly in support of service activities that meet local, education or human Needs or support volunteer recruitment/capacity building.
Examples of fundraising activities that members may perform include, but are not limited to the following: i.) Seeking donations for of books from companies and individuals for a program in which volunteers tutor children to read; ii.) Writing a grant proposal to a foundation to secure resources to support the training of volunteers; iii.) Securing supplies and equipment from the community to enable volunteers to help build houses for low-income individuals; or iv.) Seeking donations from alumni of the program for specific service projects being performed by current members.
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Can this program partner with Work-Study?
Yes! Students who hold Federal Work Study service-related positions may also apply to NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Program. Work Study positions are the only paid positions eligible for participation. Students who have a service-related, non-paid internships, may also be eligible to participate.
What is the time commitment to serve as a Site Supervisor?
The NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Program process blends nicely with many steps traditionally taken during an orientation process for any new volunteer. In order for an NC-ACTS! member to serve at your site, you will need to complete a Service Site Agreement and Site Supervisor Agreement. Once the Member has been enrolled, and begins serving at your site, we recommend an orientation or training that will let them know about the site and outline expectations and responsibilities. Then, throughout the member’s term of service, as the Site Supervisor, you will sign monthly Time Logs. We also encourage you to provide the student access to any training that will enhance the member’s ability to carry out their service activities. You will also complete a Site Supervisor Evaluation form at the end of the member’s term of service. All these forms can be found in the Forms section of the NC-ACTS! website.
Can I serve as a Site Supervisor for multiple people?
Yes! You may choose to serve as a Site Supervisor for multiple NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Members. We encourage Members to select a supervisor who is in direct contact with their day-to-day activities – someone who really can mentor and advise them in their service experience.
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Can a NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Member’s position be paid?
A member cannot receive a salary from the organization/agency. A member can count the same hours for NC-ACTS! service that they are counting to fulfill their requirements to receive Federal Work Study Community Service compensation from their university/college.
The member can receive a stipend if if meets the guidelines below.
2008-09 Stipend Policy
- The stipend may not exceed the living wage for the area in which the member is serving. We recommend that you use the Living Wage calculator to determine the rate. http://www.livingwage.geog.psu.edu/index.php
- The Site Supervisor must write a note, on the organization's letterhead, explaining that the member is receiving a stipend and that the amount is not based on an hourly wage.
All other service must be non-paid (including internships, academic course-related service, and general volunteer service).
Who is responsible for collecting and monitoring paperwork?
Ultimately, the NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps Member is responsible for completing, securing appropriate signatures, and giving program-related paperwork to the Campus Coordinator on the college or university that they attend. As a Site Supervisor, you have agreed to assist the Member in completing tasks that require your participation, collaboration and approval/verification.
What if there is a concern with the quality or nature of the Member’s service activities?
While we encourage Site Supervisors to work directly with Members to outline responsibilities and expectations, Site Supervisors should contact directly the Campus Coordinator for additional support. Campus Coordinator information is located on this site under Contacts.
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Are their activities that an NC-ACTS! member is prohibited from engaging in?
Yes! Please click here the read the list of prohibited activities.
What do I do if I am no longer able to serve as a Site Supervisor?
We encourage you to communicate with your Member regarding your role as a Site Supervisor. Should you find you are unable to serve in this capacity, the Member is required to notify their Campus Coordinator and identify a new Site Supervisor. Please give your Member as much notice as possible if you are unable to continue in this role.
Are there additional resources I can consult?
Aside from this NC-ACTS! AmeriCorps website, you can also contact the Campus Coordinator. If additional training and technical assistance is needed, they will contact the NC-ACTS! Program Director in the NC Campus Compact office (see Contacts section of this website for information)
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