AmeriCorps Host Site Information
The Massachusetts AmeriCorps New American Integration Program (NAIP) is
accepting host site applications from organizations within their provider networks
and member organizations wishing to host a full time AmeriCorps volunteer for
the 2011-2012 year. The Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI),
the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) and English for New Bostonians (ENB) are
partnered to place 30 AmeriCorps members at immigrant and refugee serving organizations throughout
Massachusetts. A NAIP AmeriCorps member commits to a full-time, ten month-long service at your organization.
To enable a member to effectively serve, NAIP provides a modest living allowance, health benefits, and training
to each AmeriCorps member.
NAIP’s goal is to increase the capacity of host organizations by enabling them to assist immigrants and refugees
to gain economic stability and fully integrate by improving English skills, becoming US citizens, and connecting
with community resources. Additionally, by cultivating a pool of capable AmeriCorps members, many of whom
are immigrants and refugees themselves, NAIP will strengthen immigrant and refugee communities. Through
high quality training and experience, NAIP AmeriCorps members will become skilled and passionate service
providers, educators, interpreters and advocates for your organization. Lastly, by spearheading volunteer
programs at each site, NAIP members will create a highly visible volunteer “brigade” to engage community
volunteers on a large scale addressing urgent educational and social needs.
Applications to become a NAIP host site will be reviewed on a rolling basis as soon as they are submitted.
The priority deadline is September 9th, 2011.
Benefits to NAIP Host Sites
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Sites will receive a full-time colleague, increasing organizational capacity to address the needs of refugees
and immigrants
Your AmeriCorps member will be trained by respected partners such as the School for International
Training and UMASS Medical
State-wide training sessions for the host site AmeriCorps member supervisors
Ongoing support to host sites through the NAIP Program Coordinator with monthly individual meetings
and quarterly group meetings
NAIP AmeriCorps Member Activities
According to the host organization’s service activities plan, members will increase organizational capacity through
a combination of the following allowable activities.
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Assisting with English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instruction or leading group conversation
circles (All Sites)
Citizenship education and citizenship assistance
Organization of educational workshops
Special ESOL program
development project
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Volunteer program development (All Sites)
Community interpreter services
Provision of community support services
Assisting with immigrant youth programs
Prohibited activities include lobbying, voter registration, or religious proselytization
Benefits to AmeriCorps Member
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The opportunity to gain valuable experience working with host site employees and clients
An annual living stipend of up to $12,100
A $5,550 education award upon successful termination of service
Healthcare benefits
Five weeks of initial professional development training in ESOL, interpretation, citizenship, or human
services, with professional certifications in some areas
Monthly regional meetings and an annual retreat to discuss experiences, challenges, and successes
Member recognition at MORI or MIRA events
The satisfaction of seeing the results of their contribution to the community
Expectations of NAIP Host Sites
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Assist in recruiting AmeriCorps members from their local community, especially targeting the immigrant
and refugee community
Provide a productive work environment including acceptable office space, use of a computer, and use of
a phone
Attendance at two site host supervisor training sessions
Complete service plans with each AmeriCorps member outlining quarterly service goals
Assist in data collection (ESOL assessments, numbers of citizenship applications completed, etc.) and
report to NAIP for program impact measurement
Host Site Financial Contribution
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In the 2011-2012 year NAIP host sites commit to pay a cost share of $7,000 for each full time member.
These funds support living allowances, training, and other NAIP program costs. Host sites are
encouraged to approach local foundations, donors, and partnering organizations to assist with the
financial contribution; NAIP partner organizations may be able to assist with this. Organizations often
find that the $7,000 contribution is equivalent to over $44,506 of value in volunteer hours
(www.independentsector.org) .
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Host Site Selection
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A joint team of ORI, MIRA, and ENB staff will review host site proposals. Proposals will be judged based
on community need and the organization’s capacity to host and supervise a member, meet the service
description of NAIP, and fulfill host site responsibilities.
Please submit applications to:
NAIP.coordinator@state.ma.us
OR
Office for Refugees and Immigrants
Attn: NAIP Coordinator
18 Tremont St. Suite 1020
Boston, MA 02108
Host Site Timeline
Immediately
as received with
priority deadline of
September 9, 2011
September 16,
2011
late September
October
October
November
Host sites, ORI, and MIRA begin recruitment for AmeriCorps
members
Host site applications submitted and reviewed.
Notification to selected host sites
Placements determined
Training and orientation for host sites
Training and orientation for AmeriCorps members
AmeriCorps members begin fulltime service
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AmeriCorps Host Site Application
Host Site Contact Information
Host site name:
Address:
City, state:
Website:
Phone number:
Executive director:
Proposed AmeriCorps
supervisor name:
Supervisor e-mail:
Zip code:
Fax number:
Supervisor phone:
Is the proposed supervisor able/willing to have weekly supervisory meetings with the AmeriCorps member,
attend two days of site supervisor training, and communicate with the NAIP coordinator monthly?
YES
NO
Host Site Organizational Information
Year the organization was founded:
Are you a registered 501(c)3 organization operating in Massachusetts?
YES
NO
Is it necessary that an AmeriCorps member serving at your site have a driver’s license and an insured vehicle?
YES
NO
Will the AmeriCorps member be working directly with youth, the elderly, or persons with disabilities?
YES
NO
Number of AmeriCorps members are you requesting for your organization:
Part of the strength of the NAIP AmeriCorps Program is that many AmeriCorps members come from the
immigrant and refugee community. Are you willing to help recruit members from the community?
YES
NO
Do you know of any individuals that may be candidates for this program?
YES
NO
If yes, please list the names of potential candidates:
Have you provided these individuals with the NAIP AmeriCorps Member Application?
YES
NO
Languages that are particularly helpful to your work:
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Please rank the following service activities according to need at your organization, with “4” indicating highest
need and “1” indicating low need. If a particular activity is not needed at your site, please mark “0”).
AmeriCorps Member Service Activity
Assisting with English to Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) instruction
Citizenship education and citizenship assistance
Community interpreter services
Provision of Community support services
Level of Need 1-4
Estimated number of
service hours/week
in this area
0
0
0
0
I. Organization and Position Summaries
Responses to the below prompts may be provided to AmeriCorps members or published for recruitment
and/or placement purposes. (150 words)
A. Describe your organization including mission, main programs and activities, and target population.
B. Summarize the main activities of the AmeriCorps member including estimated schedule, activities, and
collaboration.
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C.
Please state the percentage of the AmeriCorps member’s time that will be allocated to each activity
you mentioned above. The AmeriCorps member’s service plan will be further defined and developed
during site supervisor training, so your estimates may be adjusted.
II.
Organizational Capacity
Please provide a brief response (150 words).
A. Why do you want to host an AmeriCorps member?
B. What experience would you like the AmeriCorps member to leave with?
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C. Describe the enduring outcomes you anticipate for your organization after the AmeriCorps member’s
service (programs, projects or tools developed, strengthened systems or processes).
D. How will you provide support and supervision for the AmeriCorps member? Who will be the
AmeriCorps site supervisor?
E. How will your organization integrate the AmeriCorps member as an important part of your staff?
III.
Additional Documents
A. Please attach the resume of the proposed site supervisor.
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