f. All services performed by the Member will be for the public benefit. In times of National
Disaster a request may be made by CNCS for a temporary re-assignment of a member to assist
with local disaster recovery efforts. The member may deny re-assignment.
g. All details of member position(s) are outlined in the attached member VAD(s).
II. Commitment of Resources and Services:
a. Goodwill Industries of Northern New England’s Goodwill VISTA Partnership certifies that
The Corporation for National and Community Service agrees to provide the following:
i. For each of the Members: living alowance paid to the AmeriCorps VISTA Member in
equal bi-weekly payments over the course of the term.
1. No Member may begin a term of service or start receiving living allowance
or benefits until the Goodwill VISTA Partnership and CNCS has obtained all
Member enrollment paperwork, Host Site Paperwork, and this signed Host
Site MOU.
ii. An education award or cash award to each Member who successfully completes the
service commitment as documented by the Host Site agency and Goodwill VISTA
Partnership (see chart in section I for amounts). Members must select to receive the
education award or the cash stipend at the start of the term. The education award will
only be redeemable for past or future educational expenses incurred at a Title IV
institution and is paid directly to the approved lender/institution. For more information
on award usage go to: http://www.nationalservice.sov/resources/edaward. For more
information on Education Award limits go to
http:/Avww.nationalservice.gov/pro grams/americorps/segal-americorps-education-
award/amount-elisibility-and-limitations-education
b. Goodwill Industries of Northern New England will provide:
i. Transportation reimbursement of 45 cents per mile for travel to and from the Member's
host site or home (whichever is closer} to attend trainings required by the Goodwill
VISTA Partnership. Carpooling is arranged for all VISTA Traimings. Members can
choose not to carpool but may risk forfeiting their mileage reimbursement.
ii, Member Training: Orientation on the first day of service. On -going Training on a
variety of topics occurring throughout the term.
ili, Continual support for both the Members and the Host Site as the term progresses.
1. Site visit by authorized Goodwill VISTA Partnership personnel to ensure
compliance with AmeriCorps VISTA reporting and position requirements,
assistance with enforcing the Rules of Conduct and disciplinary policy, tracking
Members progress, and working with all parties involved keeping the projects
moving forward.
2. Updates on Member progress regarding hours completion.
vii. Provide and explain ail forms required for AmeriCorps VISTA reporting/Member
evaluation.
vill. Provide AmeriCorps VISTA and CNCS logos for display at the site.
c. The Host Site agrees to commit to the following:
i. To designate a supervisor who will work closely with the Member(s). Host Site agrees to
send the primary Supervisor to one meeting during the year: a Site Supervisor Orientation
prior to the member start.
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