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TeleserviceCivic Reflectionhttps://civicreflection.org/resources/publications/civically-engaged-readerPrograms can do this via teleconference as a group, require a reflection summary, etc.
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TeleserviceReflection JournalsPrograms can have members write a reflection about their service or a testimonial on why they have enjoyed during their service. If the program would like to use this for promotional materials, request approval from member.
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TeleserviceResearch universities that value volunteer/community/public service and create a list for programs to recruit from.Programs should provide specific guidance on how this should be collected. Members can create spreadsheet with department info, professor contact information, etc.
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TeleserviceMembers create video testimonials from their phone and upload to Google Drive on why they should do a term of service.Programs should provide specific guidance on how this collected. They should also receive guidance on how to talk about their AmeriCorps service and include the AmeriCorps logo.
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In PersonHome visits with families/direct service beneficiariesIf safe from a health perspective, visit families to ensure they have the necessary tools to function during this time. There are plenty of companies offering free wifi and free educational materials so making sure families are aware and have access to those materials.
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In PersonWork with local Meals on Wheels groups to ensure service deliveries during this time. Meal delivery to elderly adults remains important yet many of these organizations might lose volunteers during this time. OneStar may be able to provide more specific opportunities for this in the near future.
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In PersonWork with local food banks to help deliver food to needy families.Food insecurity will remain a problem yet food banks might have to modify their distribution procedures to meet needs and might need volunteers. OneStar may be able to provide more specific opportunities for this in the near future.
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In PersonHelp school districts with curbside food deliveries.Many area school districts are distributing meals to families via 'curbside' pick up. School districts might need help packaging and distributing these meals. OneStar may be able to provide more specific opportunities for this in the near future.
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In PersonHelp families access school materials from their homes.Many families do not have computers available to them. If safe from a health perspective, members could meet with students in their homes each day to help them access educational materials via the member's laptop (if program provides them) or via copies made at the program's office, etc. Programs should have additional policies in place to ensure the safety of vulnerable populations, for example a parent/guardian must also be home.
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TeleserviceProvide usual services via video/phoneFor those programs whose model works well with this, programs can utilize remote software to fulfill usual service activities. For example, literacy tutoring members could facilitate remote sessions between students and volunteers to do literacy tutoring via video software if available to those families.
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TeleserviceResearch ways that members can facilitate services to families or help communities during these times.Members themselves could be tasked with researching/brainstorming ways they could continue services in a different format with students/beneficiaries or ways they could serve within their communities.
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TeleserviceResearch academic resources for service beneficiaries.There are many academic resources being provided to allow families to continue learning while their schools are closed. Members could research and compile information on these resources and distribute information to families.
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TeleserviceResearch cultural and self-care resources for service beneficiariesMembers could research and compile information on cultural and self-care resources for service beneficiaries. For example, resources for mindfulness exercises for families to do together, links for virtual performances of theater/fine arts, links to virtual museum/zoo tours, etc.
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In PersonBook distributionWith Austin libraries (and I'm sure others to follow suit) closed, members could research ways to distribute books to families/clients who now might have difficulties accessing reading materials.
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TeleserviceCollaborate on creating a training for AmeriCorps 101. Have members meet via online or conference call to enhance or revamp an existing AmeriCorps 101 training for incoming members. Give them the opportunity to make it more engaging, share relevant information, and allow the team to be really curious about AmeriCorps.
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TeleserviceMembers design outreach activities and create outline for a Program Ambassador/Leader role in their corps.Design a calendar of activities that members could support/promote to engage their demographic (neighborhood, school, etc). Ask members to design a leadership role in the corps to support the calendar of activities - what would this position look like? How would it help the current corps/program?
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TeleserviceResearch bilingual resources for beginner Spanish speakers.This would be helpful for members who work with a bilingual population and want to continue nurturing the relationship with their beneficiaries. Members/Site Supervisors have expressed an interest in learning basic Spanish.
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TeleserviceAsk school/school district if there is a remote platform like Tutor Mate that allows members to read to students from home.This is a platform used in HISD. University of Houston AmeriCorps program may be a good resource for this.
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TeleserviceSite Supervisor/Member Check in via teleconference platform to ensure members are safe and engaged in their term.
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TeleserviceResearch initiatives relevant to program design (literacy, social work, food insecurity).This would be collected by the program to review.
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TeleserviceResearch service projects for the program to implement for next year's MLK Day or AmeriCorps Awareness Week.Members could collect organization website, contact person, shift information.
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TeleserviceMembers could create resources for incoming members (for increased engagement touchpoints).Members could create a housing guide, best practices for self-care as an AmeriCorps member, how to budget on an AmeriCorps stipend, FAQs, list of places to know: mechanics, clinics that accept the program's health insurance, places where they offer free chips and queso, dental offices, etc.
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TeleserviceCreate an AmeriCorps newsletter to keep the corps engaged and informedMembers could create an online newsletter that is sent out to thier corps. It can contain FAQs, the state of the state, and top ten lists of how to stay engaged without physical contact.
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TeleservicePair members up to interview each other for an AmeriCorps member spotlight.Have members develop a list of questions and interview another member. Then share that informaton with a pic of the member in a newsletter or can be shared via email. (Or via social media)
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In PersonPartnering with a local Senior Corps program to assist with activites done by Senior Corps volunteers that are no longer able to because they are in a high risk populuation.OneStar may be able to provide more specific resources on this in the near future.
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TeleserviceSelf-Care!Members could review information on self-care. This is a great site: http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/self-care-starter-kit.html. Or provide a webinar on self-care. Members should then spend some time creating a self-care plan.
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