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50-538: AmeriCorps Seniors is made up of seven constituent programs—State and National, VISTA, NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), Foster Grandparents, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior Companions and Volunteer in Community—which were brought together under one umbrella when the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) was formed by then- president Bill Clinton in 1993. At that time,

100-439: A 2007 study released by AmeriCorps, a majority of AmeriCorps State and National, VISTA, and NCCC alumni within the study period claimed they had gained life and job skills, such as leadership, teamwork, time-management, and hands-on experience in a field of interest. The study further reported that 71% of alumni were incentivized to join by the prospect of earning a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ; 41% of members went on to receive

150-492: A four-year college degree within three years of entering AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps programs have been criticized as being exploitive of their volunteers, being "voluntourism", and serving to privatize or de-professionalize public services. In 2018, a A CBS News Radio did an investigation into years of complaints about AmeriCorps programs which found multiple allegations of sexual harassment, abusive behavior and mismanagement since 2013. Reimbursement Reimbursement

200-469: A significant contribution to the lives of others, participants receive pre-service and monthly training, transportation reimbursement, an annual physical, and meals and accident and liability insurance while on duty. Income-eligible Senior Companions also receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering. Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps ( / ə ˈ m ɛr ɪ k ɔːr / ə- MERR -ih-kor ; officially

250-499: A small group of volunteers who were dedicated to serving their communities in a variety of ways. It was due to the success of their efforts that led to an amendment to the Older Americans Act , creating RSVP as a nationwide program in 1969. Senior Corps is for people age 55+ who want to share their experiences with others who are most in need of mentors , coaches, or a companion. First operational on August 28, 1965,

300-486: A vital role in maintaining financial stability. Whether it's for travel expenses, medical costs, or business-related expenditures, individuals rely on reimbursement management systems to accurately calculate and reimburse their eligible expenses. By efficiently managing reimbursements, individuals can maintain their financial well-being and avoid unnecessary financial burdens. Reimbursement are sometimes performed via tax relief or other forms of welfare compensation to reduce

350-629: Is "to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering". It was created by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. In September 2020, the agency rebranded itself as AmeriCorps, although its official name is unchanged. AmeriCorps delivers several programs designed to help communities address poverty, the environment, education, and other unmet human needs. The programs include: AmeriCorps VISTA, or Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA),

400-679: Is a full-time, residential team-based program for men and women ages 18–26. Members serve at one of four regional campuses located throughout the United States (Vicksburg, Mississippi; Vinton, Iowa; Aurora/Denver, Colorado; and Sacramento, California). Each campus focuses efforts on states within its region but may travel to other areas in response to national crises. Former campuses were located in Washington, DC; Charleston, South Carolina; San Diego, California; Baltimore, Maryland; and Perry Point, Maryland. AmeriCorps State and National

450-618: Is a telephone reassurance service; RSVP volunteers contact other seniors by phone to ensure their well-being and provide friendly chat. The Senior Companions program is aimed at helping citizens who need extra assistance to live independently, such as adults with disabilities or those with terminal illnesses and their caregivers . Participants provide both emotional and physical support by assisting with simple house chores , providing transportation, and offering companionship. A senior companion must be 55 years of age and able to give between 5 and 40 hours of service per week. In addition to making

500-401: Is also provided for supply, day care , mobile, medical, or education expenses, as determined by the payer. Similarly, a university , academic conference , or business conference may reimburse the expenses of an invited speaker or attendee. Reimbursement is also used in insurance, when a provider pays for expenses after they have been paid directly by the policy holder or another party. This

550-625: Is especially relevant in health insurance , due to urgency, high costs, and administrative procedures which may cause a healthcare provider to incur costs pending reimbursement by a private or public provider (in the US, e.g., Medicare or a Health Reimbursement Account ). Segments of the healthcare industry , such as medical device manufacturers, rely on reimbursement for income and produce resources assisting their customers (hospitals, physicians, etc.) in obtaining reimbursement. Governments may reimburse taxpayers in several ways. A tax refund reduces

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600-482: Is or was a participant or a supervisor in a program. All members are appointed based on criteria of being people who have extensive experience in volunteer or service activities, which may include programs funded under one of the national service laws, and in State government; who represent a broad range of viewpoints; who are experts in the delivery of human, educational, environmental, or public safety services; and so that

650-521: Is the act of compensating someone for an out-of-pocket expense by giving them an amount of money equal to what was spent. Companies, governments and nonprofit organizations may compensate their employees or officers for necessary and reasonable expenses; under US law, these expenses may be deducted from taxes by the organization and treated as untaxed income for the recipient provided that accountability conditions are met. UK law provides for deductions for travel and subsistence . Reimbursement

700-732: Is the largest of the AmeriCorps programs, and provides grants to local and national organizations and agencies, including faith-based and community organizations , higher education institutions, and public agencies . Public Land Corps programs and Urban Youth Corps are specifically authorized for funding. The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act authorizes Education Corps, Health Futures Corps, Clean Energy Corps, Veterans Corps, and Opportunity Corps programs as qualifying for AmeriCorps programs. Grants assist these groups in recruiting, training and placing AmeriCorps members to meet critical community needs in education , public safety , health , and

750-453: Is travelling for work, they will need to track expenses and submit to their employer for reimbursement. Reimbursement management is a crucial process that ensures individuals, government entities, and corporations are properly compensated for expenses incurred. It involves the careful tracking, verification, and processing of reimbursement claims, aiming to provide fair and timely reimbursements. For individuals, reimbursement management plays

800-510: The American Red Cross . AmeriCorps is reported to increase the effectiveness of community service. Successes for individual AmeriCorps State and National, VISTA, and NCCC members include increasing their commitment to community service , increasing community-based activism , connection to their communities, knowledge of community problems, engagement in the political process, and voting participation. Additionally, according to

850-734: The Commission on National and Community Service . 1992: Enacted as part of the 1993 National Defense Authorization Act , the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is created as a demonstration program to explore the possibility of using post-Cold War military resources to help solve problems here at home. It is modeled on the Depression -era Civilian Conservation Corps and the United States military. 1993: President Bill Clinton signs into passage The National and Community Service Trust Act, formally merging

900-538: The Corporation for National and Community Service or CNCS ) is an independent agency of the United States government that engages more than five million Americans in service through a variety of stipended volunteer work programs in many sectors. These programs include AmeriCorps VISTA , AmeriCorps NCCC , AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps Seniors , the Volunteer Generation Fund, and other national service initiatives. The agency's mission

950-735: The South Lawn of the White House . Employers participating in the initiative connect to the talent pipeline of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps , and other service year alumni, by indicating in their hiring processes that they view national service experience as a plus. The initiative is a collaboration between AmeriCorps with the Peace Corps , Service Year Alliance , AmeriCorps Alums , and the National Peace Corps Association . To date, over 500 employers have joined

1000-612: The U.S. Secretary of Education , the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services , the U.S. Secretary of Labor , the U.S. Secretary of the Interior , the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture , the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development , the U.S. Secretary of Defense , the U.S. Attorney General , the director of the Peace Corps , the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency , and

1050-561: The USA Freedom Corps . 2020: The agency is rebranded as "AmeriCorps". Past CEOs of the agency include: The board of directors is composed of 26 members, 15 of which are appointed by the president of the United States with the consent of the United States Senate . Of these fifteen, one is an appointee between the ages of 16 and 25 who has served in a school-based or community-based service-learning program or

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1100-457: The Board is diverse according to race, ethnicity, age, gender, and disability characteristics. No more than eight of the appointed members may be affiliated with the same political party. Members are appointed to terms of five years, but they may continue to serve on the board until a successor is confirmed, though for a maximum of one year after expiration. In addition to the 15 appointed members,

1150-470: The CEO of AmeriCorps serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the board. The board elects a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its membership. A majority of the appointed members of the board constitutes a quorum. The current board members as of September 27, 2024: President Biden has nominated the following to fill seats on the board. They await Senate confirmation. Seats are ordered in

1200-519: The Committee on Education and Labor was there to help push the bill out there. From there it was introduced to the Senate on April 19, 1993. From February to September it was a process where it went between the senate and house floors to different committees as well as going between different committees. Then finally on August 6, 1993 the conference report passed in the house and then on September 8, 1993

1250-557: The Corporation for National and Community Service was created by merging another agency, ACTION , and the Commission on National and Community Service together, thus ending the Commission. 1990: President George H. W. Bush signs the National and Community Service Act of 1990 into law, ushering in a renewed federal focus on encouraging volunteering in the U.S. This legislation created the new independent federal agency called

1300-598: The Department of Health, Education and Welfare and Administration on Aging in 1968, and before being legislated and signed into law under President Richard Nixon . The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) began as an outgrowth by private groups and government agencies to create opportunities of engagement, activity, and growth for older Americans following the work of the Community Service Society of New York on Staten Island beginning in 1965;

1350-630: The Foster Grandparents program enables seniors to interact with and support young children, thus acting as foster grandparents . Open to seniors 55 and over, the program's goal is to provide "grandparents" who will give emotional support to victims of abuse and tutor , mentor , and care for children with disabilities. The participants make a difference in the lives of these children, receive pre-service and monthly training sessions, transportation reimbursement , an annual physical , and accident and liability insurance while working with

1400-492: The Foster Grandparents program, through which volunteers teach and mentor children; Senior Companions, through which volunteers help older adults live independently in their homes; and RSVP, through which volunteers can serve in a variety of roles to meet their communities' needs. On September 12, 2014, President Barack Obama launched the Employers of National Service initiative at the 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps event on

1450-565: The Society's success led the Older Americans Act being amended to create RSVP as a nationwide program in 1969. Senior Corps was formed from a merge of its constituent programs: Foster Grandparents, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and Senior Companions. The three were originally mandated under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 with similar aims. The three programs have unique histories, and each

1500-521: The administration costs. In the government sector, reimbursement management is essential for various reasons. Government agencies often deal with extensive financial transactions, including health and travel reimbursements , employee expenses, and vendor payments. Effective reimbursement management ensures transparency, accountability, and compliance with financial regulations. It helps government entities track expenses, control costs, and provide accurate financial reports to taxpayers and stakeholders. In

1550-542: The child/children. Some Foster Grandparents also receive small tax-free stipends to offset costs incurred while participating in the program; eligibility for these stipends is based on income criteria. Much like the Foster Grandparents program, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) seeks to provide a way in which senior citizens can give back to their community. Flexible in nature, RSVP allows participants to choose how and when they work. Open to seniors 55 and over,

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1600-429: The conference report passed in the Senate. Provisions Made: There was not many provisions that had to be made for this act. There was a pattern between funding and finding private sectors. They made provisions in the budget, but found a way to incorporate possible private sectors to this to help provide more funding as the republicans took concern to the program getting too much money to fund this act. Another provision

1650-592: The corporate world, reimbursement management is equally important. Companies have various expense categories, such as employee travel, training, and client-related costs. Streamlining the reimbursement process ensures employees are reimbursed promptly , which boosts morale and productivity. Moreover, efficient reimbursement management helps organizations maintain accurate financial records, manage budgets , and comply with tax regulations . To effectively manage reimbursements, organizations utilize dedicated reimbursement management software and systems. These systems automate

1700-507: The environment. AmeriCorps State operates through Service Commissions in each state, such as Volunteer Florida and the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service ; South Dakota is the only state without a Service Commission. Each state's Service Commission dispenses funding from AmeriCorps to organizations in their states through annual grant competitions. Since the program's inception, thousands of organizations across

1750-470: The federal offices of ACTION and the Commission on National and Community Service, including Serve America and NCCC, to form the Corporation for National and Community Service, along with the addition of the new AmeriCorps program. History Timeline: The act was passed on September 21, 1993 when it was signed by President Clinton. Prior to this it had its first hearing with the House on February 25, 1993 where

1800-545: The following oath: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God." AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)

1850-536: The following pledge: I will get things done for America – to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier. I will bring Americans together to strengthen our communities. Faced with apathy, I will take action. Faced with conflict, I will seek common ground. Faced with adversity, I will persevere. I will carry this commitment with me this year and beyond. I am an AmeriCorps member, and I will get things done. The AmeriCorps Seniors umbrella includes three programs that engage seniors aged 55+ in volunteerism:

1900-408: The full Pell Grant for the year in which service was approved. The Education Award can pay for additional college or graduate school courses, or it can pay off existing student loans. Full-time members typically complete 1,700 hours of service over 11 months; they also receive a living allowance, health benefits, and child care assistance during their term. AmeriCorps State and National members take

1950-414: The initiative. The Commission on National and Community Service was a new, independent federal agency created as a consequence of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 , signed into law by President George H. W. Bush . The Commission was intended to bring about a renewed focus on encouraging volunteering in the United States and was charged with supporting four streams of service: In 1993

2000-449: The nation have been awarded AmeriCorps State and National grants. AmeriCorps State and National members engage in direct service activities, such as after-school tutoring or homebuilding, and capacity-building activities, such as volunteer recruitment, for the organizations they serve. After successfully completing their term of service, AmeriCorps State and National members may be eligible for an Education Award of up to $ 6,095 or equal to

2050-443: The net tax paid, such as income tax, potentially to zero. Taxpayers may receive complete reimbursement for other taxes, such as for Value-added tax due to low income, subsequent export of the goods sold, or not being the final recipient. A local government may use reimbursement to reduce property taxes for a favored organization or low-income individual. Employee reimbursements for travel are very popular. Often times when an employee

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2100-573: The order in which they were initially filled by the senate. While discussion has occurred about the range and efficacy of evaluating the successes of AmeriCorps State and National, VISTA, and NCCC programs, there has been a variety of documentation supporting the programs. AmeriCorps provided fiscal resources and personnel to support the start-up of national programs, including Public Allies and Teach For America . It also brought vital resources to established programs, including City Year , Boys and Girls Club , Big Brothers Big Sisters , JusticeCorps and

2150-645: The positive impact these thriving older Americans have on exceptional and special needs children and grew in scope. In the 1980s, the Foster Grandparent Program was championed by First Lady Nancy Reagan . She drew attention to the program and helped it grow as one of her pet projects. In 1968, the Senior Companion Program began as part of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and Administration on Aging. Five years later, President Richard Nixon asked Congress to expand

2200-420: The program's goals are wide and varied, and include job training, tutoring children, building homes, helping immunize children, relief services, and aid to community organizations. Volunteers are given a pre-service orientation, on-the-job training from the placement agency or organization, and supplemental insurance while on duty. This program does not provide a stipend. One of the more widespread RSVP programs

2250-412: The reimbursement process, allowing for efficient expense tracking, verification, and approval. They also provide real-time visibility into reimbursement status, reducing errors and delays. Organizations have motive to limit reimbursement expenses, whether fraudulent , frivolous , or legitimate . If a reimbursement process is made cumbersome or inconvenient to the applicant, then the probability that

2300-432: The role of low-income older volunteers who provide personal services to others. Seven months later, the Senior Companion Program was signed into law. RSVP began as an outgrowth by private groups and government agencies to create opportunities of engagement, activity, and growth for older Americans. One of the earliest programs, the Community Service Society of New York , began in 1965 on Staten Island . The project involved

2350-465: The three programs were collectively called Senior Corps. On September 29, 2020, CNCS announced the agency was rebranding itself as AmeriCorps, and Senior Corps was being rebranded as AmeriCorps Seniors. Three of the programs have unique histories, and each was developed to meet a specific need. The Foster Grandparent Program was piloted on August 28, 1965, to entice low income people over 60 in community service. The Senior Companion Program began as part of

2400-489: Was developed to meet a specific need, but all were crafted on the same belief that older adults are valuable resources to their communities. When the Corporation for National and Community Service was formed by then- president Bill Clinton in 1993, the three organizations were reformed into the single agency Senior Corps. The Foster Grandparent Program was piloted on August 28, 1965, to attract low income individuals over 60 into community service. The program quickly revealed

2450-506: Was founded in 1965 as a domestic version of the Peace Corps . The program was incorporated into AmeriCorps and renamed AmeriCorps VISTA to create AmeriCorps in 1993. VISTA provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations , and public agencies to create and expand programs that ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty. There are currently over 5,000 VISTA members serving in 1,200 VISTA programs nationwide. VISTA members take

2500-413: Was giving more power to the local governments as the republicans raised concerned that it will be too "big government" ideas if the federal government had full control over this act. They also raised concern that what if the idea of building and strengthening communities did not focus on what each specific community needed if it was all ran by the federal government. 2002: President George W. Bush creates

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