FOR SUPERVISORS
AmeriCorps members get things done in our communities by serving alongside and with the guidance of staff at premier non-profit agencies.
Supervising an AmeriCorps member comes with certain expectations and responsibilities, and hopefully this page will address most of your needs and questions regarding hosting a member at your service site.
**Remember, not only are you supervising, leading, and guiding the members through their year of service, but you are also the "first line of defense" for staff helping us review OnCorps timesheets, ensure that no prohibited or unallowable activities are occurring, and that members are representing AmeriCorps and the Building Communities, Bettering Lives program well (wearing buttons or AmeriCorps shirts every day, not using words like "work, job, boss, working, etc.).**
This page provides information for current supervisors of members serving in the YWCA Central Alabama Building Communities, Bettering Lives AmeriCorps program. If you have any issues give us a call at (205) 322-9922 or email us.
2020-2021 Staff:
Meghan Stull, Director of AmeriCorps, mstull@ywcabham.org
Tyeyona Jackson, Program Manager of AmeriCorps, tjackson@ywcabham.org
Kenyata Tate, AmeriCorps Program Specialist, ktate@ywcabham.org
Jeralyn Langford, AmeriCorps Administrative Assistant, jlangford@ywcabham.org
Angela Abdur-Rasheed, Sr. Director of Economic Empowerment, angelasar@ywcabham.org
Also, see the Who do you call? document for a breakdown of staff roles and contacts.
YWCA AmeriCorps Program Manual
Click here for a .PDF version of our program manual.
Click here for information on time management for members. If you're a supervisor specifically looking for more information about OnCorps, click here.
You can also watch this presentation for OnCorps Tips and Suggestions for Supervisors and this presentation for Nuggets of Truth - OnCorps for supervisors.
Site should also complete a pre-service year site assessment here:
Pre-AmeriCorps Site Assessment 2020-2021
Click here for our Outlook calendar for member trainings and service days, as well as the .PDF document of this year's calendar for your records.
Outside Service Policy and Process
Outside service is a great way for members to accrue extra hours while serving their community in different capacities and increasing their network! Remember, outside service cannot be done during normal business hours and it must be pre-approved by both AmeriCorps staff and member's supervisor. Review the policy above for more information. Sites can request additional member assistance by creating an Outside Service Opportunity. Contact Ty (tjackson@ywcabham.org) for more information. Members should use the following forms to get their service approved and track their time:
Click here for information on billing and payments for hosting an AmeriCorps member.
Information on how the Building Communities, Bettering Lives staff facilitate interviews and some great tools for revising your questions to get a member that fits the needs of your agency.
Advice for Supervising a Member
Supervising can be difficult. The Building Communities, Bettering Lives staff is here to help, but here are some other tips collected from previous supervisors, as well as other resources. Also, please use this Behavioral Indicators sheet to assist you in recognizing performance-based issues.
February Supervisor Training Video
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