AmeriCorps Member & Supervisor Training Series

Posted by on September 09, 2013

The potential of AmeriCorps members can only be realized when they are provided the training necessary to work with new communities to effectively alleviate poverty.

I am excited to announce the details of the upcoming AmeriCorps Member & Supervisor Training Series. These trainings, brought to you by Vision Driven Consulting, are open to any current AmeriCorps member or supervisor. Please pass along this opportunity to your members and colleagues, and contact me if you would like to schedule a specific workshop for your group only. You can sign up for workshops online, and additional details are outlined below.

http://www.visiondrivenconsulting.com/americorps-sign-up-form.html

Cost:
Member Trainings- $15/person for each workshop OR $150 for the entire series (12 workshops)
Supervisor Trainings- $15/person for each workshop or $100 for the entire series (9 workshops)
*Please contact me if you would like to discuss payment plans other than the ones listed above.*

Time/Date:
Member Trainings- 3rd Tuesday of each month, 9:30am-11:30am
Supervisor Trainings- 3rd Wednesday of most months, 12:00-1:00pm
*(the first Supervisor Training will be held from 12:30-1:30pm)*

Location:
United Healthcare
1900 Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Sign up for these trainings today, as space is limited!

Workshops for Members

Welcome to Your (New) AmeriCorps Life (September 17th)

Contextualizing Philadelphia, national service, local relationships, and the individual
Exercise in developing allies within new organizations and communities
Discussion of professionalism

Surviving & Thriving on Not Much (October 15th)

Tips & tricks to save money
Creating personal budgets
Facilitated reflection on poverty and wealth

Tools for Program Development, Enhancement, & Implementation (November 19th)

Assessment of current or potential programming
Methods of identifying key players, obtaining buy-in, and building in sustainability
Tools and templates for breaking down steps

Resource Development & Grant Writing (December 17th)

Introduction to resource development
Demystifying grant writing
Grant writing and review exercise

Volunteer Recruitment & Management (January 21st)

Review of current volunteer programs
Exercise in identifying community assets and defining target markets
Tools for outlining volunteer recruitment, management, tracking, and retention plans

Time Management & Professionalism (February 18th)

Defining time management and identifying its benefits
Impact of personality on time management
Tools for professional success

Sustainability Tools & Managing Transition (March 18th)

Value of sustainability and helpful tools
Methods of leveraging program impact with funders, lawmakers, clients, etc.
Moving through the growing pains

Life After AmeriCorps (April 15th)

Résumé and cover letter review/writing
Creative visualization of the future
Plotting it out and manifesting the vision

Strategic Planning & Opportunity Thinking (May 20th)

Introduction to opportunity thinking
Defining strategic planning and outlining common mistakes
Tools and templates to use in the strategic planning process

Personal Wellness (June 17th)

Reflection on personal wellness
Barriers and symptoms
Brainstorming ways of overcoming barriers and developing new ideas of wellness

Public Speaking (July 15th)

Discussion of fears and common mistakes
Practice public speaking
Tools for success

Putting Together the Lessons & Experiences (August 19th)

Discussion of intersecting oppressions
Guided reflection about the challenges and rewards of serving
Informal and formal ways to continue serving

Workshops for Supervisors

Making the Most of Your AmeriCorps Grant (September 18th)

Setting up a yearly calendar
Tools for training, supervising, reporting, and sustainability
Review of guidelines and terms

Foreseen & Unforeseen Challenges (October 16th)

Managing expectations- knowing the member life cycle
Common conflicts or issues and recommended solutions
Group feedback on current challenges

Pain-Free Reporting (November 20th)

Sample reporting templates and clarification of grant terms
Storytelling
Utilizing data to leverage funding

Preparing for Next Year (Already?!) (December 18th)

Support in envisioning next year’s grant application or program
Tools for tracking outcomes and outputs from the beginning
Time dedicated to crafting position descriptions and receiving feedback

Developing Campus/Community Collaborations (January 22nd)

How to find a campus partner
Managing expectations
Avoiding common problems

Volunteer Recruitment & Management (February 19th)

Review of current volunteer programs
Exercise in identifying community assets and defining target markets
Tools for outlining volunteer recruitment, management, tracking, and retention plans

Sustainability Tools & Managing Transition (March 19th)

Value of sustainability and helpful tools
Methods of leveraging program impact with funders, lawmakers, clients, etc.
Moving through the growing pains

Recruiting, Interviewing, & Selecting a Nominee (April 16th)

Recruitment tools (local and national)
Review of My AmeriCorps, eGrants Portals, and relevant grant guidelines
Setting a timeline for you and your staff

Planning the AmeriCorps Member Orientation (May 21st)

Preparing for the member’s arrival
Identifying key information regarding community and organizational culture
Establishing expectations and working styles

Brittany Campese
Principal, Vision Driven Consulting
(607) 227-9922
[email protected]
http://www.VisionDrivenConsulting.com