Calendar

Below is a combined calendar for both members and site staff. Not all items may apply to you. Use the navigation at the top of the calendar to view other months or change how dates are displayed.

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Forms & resources

Forms

Members may serve a limited portion of their service term with state agencies, tribal government, or charitable organizations other than their sponsoring organization. Please read the alternative service policy before submitting your alternative service form.

POL#122- managing alternative service (.pdf)
Alternative service form (.pdf)

This checklist provides important reminders, due dates and special events during the program year.

Annual site staff checklist (.pdf)

Service sites may need to utilize an American Sign Language interpreter when hosting an AmeriCorps member with a hearing impairment. Click the link below for a list of ASL interpreters registered with Washington State.

State of Washington Sign Language Interpreter Resources

Insurance certificate samples to be used as a guide for what should be included on a certificate submitted to WSC.

School districts (risk pools) (.pdf)
Organizations (.pdf)

This form is to be submitted to WSC by a Sponsoring Organization prior to a change in a member’s project site staff during the program year.

Change of site staff form (.pdf)

This form is to be submitted to WSC to document a member’s activities during deployment to aid in disaster response efforts. Reference WSC policy #POL-160, Managing Member Deployment for Disaster Response.

Disaster response field reporting form (.xlsx)

All service-related accidents/injuries need to be reported to WSC/WRC. The effected member completes the first page of the report. Service site staff person completes the second page.

This form does not replace an L&I claim form.

Member incident report (.pdf)

  • This form is used twice during the member’s service term to document and acknowledge the member’s progress and performance during their service term.

Member performance evaluation form (.doc)/(.pdf)

*Download and open the form as a pdf to sign electronically.

1,700-hour service terms:

First evaluation due date:

  • Due by January 31

Second evaluation due date:

  • Members exiting May 31 or later- Due by May 31
  • Members exiting before  May 31- Due by member’s exit date

1,200 & 900-hour service terms:

November 1 & November 16 Starts – 

  • First evaluation due by January 31
  • Second evaluation due by May 31

 December 1 & December 16 Starts – 

  • First evaluation due by February 28
  • Second evaluation due by May 31

January 2 & January 16 Starts –

  • First evaluation due by March 31
  • Second evaluation due by May 31

February 1 &  February 16 Starts –

  • First evaluation due by May 31
  • Second evaluation due by June 30

Use this form with your member to guide conversations and planning around connecting your member’s personal and professional goals with opportunities during their service term, then review during performance evaluations.

Member professional development plan (.pdf)

The Member Service Agreement is the contract between members and WSC for the duration of the service term. It explains  benefits, rights and responsibilities as a WSC AmeriCorps member, as well as the expectations and responsibilities of the Sponsoring Organization.

Member Service Agreement (.pdf)

Media and legislative support

Any person who is not a WSC/WRC AmeriCorps member and appears in media shared with us must complete a media release form before we can include the media in any publication.

Photo release form – English (pdf)

For service projects or community events you’ll be holding throughout the program year involving participation by your WSC AmeriCorps member(s), we would like to know what you may have planned, so we can help generate media coverage.

Please complete and return this questionnaire to your coordinator at least two weeks before your event or project.

Project/event information for media

Outreach resources

It is mandatory that one of these posters are placed to let people know that AmeriCorps members are serving with your organization.

AmeriCorps Serving Here Poster (WSC)

AmeriCorps Serving Here Poster (WRC)

AmeriCorps Serving Here Posters

AmeriCorps, WSC, and WRC logos are available for your use. Follow the AmeriCorps branding guide when using its logo. Do not recolor, adapt, stretch or otherwise reconfigure logos.

AmeriCorps – Washington – Navy (.png)
AmeriCorps – Washington – White (.png)
Service Corps (.png)
Reading Corps (.png)

These resources will help you plan your recruitment and promote your position(s). You may adapt any of the materials with details and contact information specific to your position.

Site Recruitment Plan

Site Recruitment Plan (docx.) 

Draft Recruitment Communications

Draft Recruitment Communications (docx.) 

External Listing Template

External Listings Template (docx.)

Social Media/Online Graphics Templates

Blue/Green Wave Template 1 (docx.)

Blue/Green Wave Template 2 (docx.)

Blue/Green Wave Template 3 (docx.)

Blue/Green Wave Template 4 (docx.)

Social Media/Website Focus Area Graphics   

Disaster Services Graphic (docx.)

Economic Opportunity Graphic (docx.)

Education Graphic (docx.)

Environmental Stewardship Graphic (docx.)

Healthy Futures Graphic (docx.)

Veterans and Military Families Graphic (docx.) 

Help us spread the word to potential members, service sites and supporters. Use these resources to communicate with your community and decision makers about the difference AmeriCorps members make.

WSC-Communication-AmeriCorps-Impact (.docx)

About Service Slide for site use (.pptx)

Conversation Guide for Sites and Members (pdf)

Program and grant resources

Training

All site staff are required to take the required Core Online Trainings throughout the service term to ensure you have the foundational knowledge needed to successfully manage your AmeriCorps members. Initial enrollment training can be found on our website. All other trainings can be found on TalentLMS (Learning Management System). If you are site staff, and have not received login information for our LMS, contact our training specialist Bryce Bateman.

Member Training

All member training will be held online.

  • WSC Annual Member Training Event: the annual training will be hosted in late October of every year.
  • Sites and members should look for email communication from the WSC training specialist and program bulletins sent out in the fall for exact dates and times. Other trainings may be added at WSC discretion as well.

Contact Training Specialist, Bryce Bateman, if you have not received an invitation to your training.

Reporting

Quarterly reporting

Every three months, staff from each service site submits a report which highlights the successes and challenges of their WSC/WRC member(s), site progress toward performance measure goals, and what support is needed from WSC/WRC program staff. Quarterly reports will become available at least two weeks before the due date. Contact us if you do not receive an automated reminders from America Learns beginning 2 weeks before each due date.

Quarterly reporting due dates

Quarter 1: December 15
Quarter 2: March 15
Quarter 3: June 15
Quarter 4: September 15

Performance reporting instructions

Service Corps

View the quarterly reporting training for a general overview of how to submit performance data. For more detailed info on your specific focus area and performance measure, visit our data and performance measurement page.

Reading Corps

Click the links below for performance measurement instructions and data reporting expectations.

TimeTracker

TimeTracker is WSC’s member timesheet application, where members report hours served every two weeks and site staff review and approve.

We recommend using either Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when accessing TimeTracker.

Utilize our service hour tracker (.xlsx) during the year to help ensure that your member is accumulating enough service hours to reach their required minimum for their term.

Setting up your TimeTracker account:

NOTE: The trainings below are for reference only. To get credit for completing the required training, site staff should access them via their WSC TalentLMS account.

Step 1: Review the video or written instructions on how to set up a WA.gov account and log in to TimeTracker.

Step 2: Notify WSC of the email address you used to create your WA.gov account.

Step 3: Review the training videos or written transcripts below to learn how to use TimeTracker.

Experiencing problems in the system? Please contact your WSC Coordinator.

NOTE: The trainings below are for reference only. To get credit for completing the required training, site staff should access them via their WSC TalentLMS account.

Step 1:  Review the video or read the transcript on how to set up an account and log in to TimeTracker.

Step 2: Email your WSC Coordinator with your esd.wa.gov email address and which WorkSource office you’re at.

Step 3: Review the training videos or written transcripts below to learn how to use TimeTracker.

Experiencing problems in the system? Please contact your WSC Coordinator.

Policies & procedures

Service management

This policy outlines expectations for those overseeing WSC members, including their responsibility regarding informing WSC of site staff changes, member orientation, disciplinary action, and retention strategies.

View Policy #105

This Policy applies to the selection of all Washington Service Corps (WSC) AmeriCorps members, including Washington Reading Corps (WRC) and any other AmeriCorps project area managed by WSC.

All WSC AmeriCorps members must pass all grant-required Criminal History Checks in order to be eligible to serve or accumulate service hours in a WSC program.

Service Site Staff are exempt from this requirement. NSCHCs are NOT conducted on these individuals.

View Policy #110

This policy outlines the responsibility of site staff to ensure service hours are reported correctly, and to provide their WSC member(s) with the opportunity to fully complete their service requirements.

View Policy #120

This policy outlines the responsibility of site staff to ensure member service activities are allowable, and not prohibited by CNCS or WSC.

View Policy #121

Prohibited Activities-Mandatory

This policy outlines the process for selecting appropriate alternative service projects, and recording and verifying alternative service hours.

View Policy #122
Alternative service form

This policy outlines standard practices for member leave under circumstances including holiday leave, administrative hold, disciplinary suspension, armed forces reserves, and jury duty.

View Policy #123

This policy outlines expectations surrounding member participation in WSC regional trainings or the WRC institute, and the service site’s responsibility to ensure member attendance and reimburse member travel costs.

View Policy #124

This policy outlines expectations for sponsoring organizations with regard to providing additional benefits to members.

View Policy #127

This policy outlines expectations for WSC member conduct, site staff responsibility for ensuring members understand rules of conduct, and standard disciplinary procedure. 

View Policy #130

This policy outlines expectations for WSC member appearance and use of service gear, and site staff’s responsibility to provide guidance on proper attire for the service environment.

View Policy #131

This policy outlines expectations for managing member service related accidents and injuries, and site staff responsibility to ensure their member(s) follow WSC procedures in the event of a service-related accident or injury.

View Policy #133
Member incident report form

This policy outlines expectations for the request and provision of reasonable accommodations, as well as the procedure for filing a discrimination complaint.

View Policy #140

Reasonable accommodation definitions

Member request for reasonable accommodation form

This Policy/Procedure applies to all Washington Service Corps (WSC) AmeriCorps members, including Washington Reading Corps (WRC), and any other AmeriCorps project area managed by WSC, who wish to request a pro-rated education award due to compelling personal circumstances.

View Policy #141

This policy outlines the standard procedure for the transfer of a WSC member from one sponsoring organization to another.

View Policy #150

This policy outlines the standard procedure for the refilling of a WSC member position when a member exits prior to 30% completion of their service term.

View Policy #155

This policy outlines the standard procedure for managing member deployment for disaster response, and the conditions of deployment.

View Policy #160

This policy and procedure outlines the process and responsibilities in recruiting and enrolling a member-applicant in a WSC program.

View Policy #161
View Procedure #161

This form provides guidance on how to help WSC member(s) apply for and receive child care.

View childcare benefits form

Member exit

Our member exit forms are online. Contact your Coordinator to get started.

Standard Exit

  • Site staff and member will receive an exit packet via DocuSign (site staff will receive it first on day of or after exit).
  • Packet will then go to member automatically.
  • Once member completes their portion, packet will automatically return to WSC.
  • On last day of service, member submits final timesheet at end of day.

 

Non-Standard Exit

Please contact your Coordinator prior to the member leaving service early.  These include the following situations:

  • Compelling circumstance (see member service agreement).
  • Member resigns from service due to employment.
  • Member will not reach their minimum term hours but has a circumstance in which they may be eligible for pro-rated Segal education award.