Resources for AmeriCorps Programs

CaliforniaVolunteers Resources

Each CaliforniaVolunteers AmeriCorps program works closely with a program associate to troubleshoot program challenges, ensure compliance with federal program requirements and identify best practices suitable for use by the program.

To learn more about the role of CaliforniaVolunteers' program associates, please click here.

In addition, CaliforniaVolunteers maintains Grantee Central, ­ a password protected Web site that serves as a clearinghouse of AmeriCorps-specific resources, including forms, regulations and best practices.

To visit Grantee Central, please click here.

AmeriCorps Training Opportunities

Each year, CaliforniaVolunteers sponsors in-person training opportunities for AmeriCorps Program Staff members:

AmeriCorps Conference 2007
The annual AmeriCorps training conference was held June 20-22 in San Francisco. Program staff from CaliforniaVolunteers grantees as well as national direct AmeriCorps programs were in attendance.

Presentation materials from the conference are now available on Grantee Central.


Regional Training Events
Throughout the year, CaliforniaVolunteers organizes regional training events for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. A listing of regional trainings for the 2007-08 program year will be posted as soon as it is available.

Online Training Resources

To supplement its training opportunities, CaliforniaVolunteers has developed online training courses for program staff and potential grantees to complete at their leisure. Courses include:

AmeriCorps 101 - perfect for the new program staff member or an organization interested in learning AmeriCorps basics

Financial Management - designed to review program financial requirements ­ perfect for both program and fiscal staff

Disability Inclusion - provides program staff with fundamental training on inclusion principles

All courses are free of charge and can be accessed by clicking here.

National Resources

The Corporation for National and Community Service maintains the National Service Resource Center, a Web site that captures AmeriCorps training materials and best practices from throughout the country all in one location.

You can visit the National Service Resource Center at: www.nationalserviceresources.org.