How to Apply - Sponsors

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Application Information for Sponsors

Project sponsor eligibility requirements

General guidelines

  1. Proposals must demonstrate that the placement will address a significant unmet community need and that will directly benefit the communities served.
  2. Members must be placed in a direct service position for the entire service term. The project may not include administrative duties that support general organizational goals; such as clerical, janitorial responsibilities, lunch/recess duty or data entry. Such duties that support the service goals are allowable.
  3. Projects can start at any time throughout the year provided that the project timeline allows the volunteer with enough time to complete the proposed hours by the completion of his/her service term.
  4. Projects are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, depending on availability. Our program year begins in September.
  5. LINKS positions are 300, 450, 675, 900 or 1700 hours in length.
  6. Service activities must not duplicate routine functions of or displace paid employees.
  7. The impact of service provided must be measurable.
  8. The partnering organization must have a Drug Free Work Place Policy and a Non-Discrimination Policy.
  9. Applicant must demonstrate the ability to meet the program fee requirement.
  10. The project must not include any of the prohibited activities for AmeriCorps members.

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