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Bonner AmeriCorps Members Page
Welcome to the Bonner AmeriCorps Program!
You are joining a national network of over 2500 young adults participating in service-based scholarship programs in their communities and on their campuses through the Bonner Program. By participating in AmeriCorps through the Bonner Program you will:
- Work with your community on issues of education, human needs, environment, or public health
- Commit to a service experience where you will complete approximately 10 hrs/week of service during the academic year and/or an intensive summer program of 300+ hours
- Participate between 2-4 years as a student in the Bonner Program by performing service, engaging in reflection, and taking part in leadership and enrichment activities both on campus and in your community
- Belong to a larger Bonner network of more than 75 campuses and 2500 members nation-wide
We thank you for participating and look forward to working and serving with you over the next several years!
The Bonner AmeriCorps Program
Upon successful completion of the Members term of service, the Member will receive the following benefits:
POSITION TYPE |
NUMBER OF HOURS |
EDUCATION AWARD |
Minimum-Time |
900 hours |
$1,000 |
Quarter-Time |
450 hours |
$1,250 |
Part-Time |
900 hours |
$2,362.50 |
You can access your voucher by logging into my.americorps.gov create an account.
Reporting Requirements
Each Bonner AmeriCorps member is required to fill out the following paperwork when to begin your AmeriCorps term of service:
- Bonner AmeriCorps Enrollment Booklet with required signatures and attached documentation
- National Criminal Background Check Release Form submitted with photo ID
- National Sex Offender Registry Release Form submitted at the same time with the background check and ID
The following paperwork is submitted online during your AmeriCorps term of service via the Bonner Web-based Reporting System (BWBRS). Please note that ALL Bonner students must fill out this paperwork even if they are not enrolled in AmeriCorps. However, hard copies of the following paperwork (with original signatures) is mailed to the Bonner Foundation monthly. Faxed or copies of signatures cannot be approved.
- A new Community Learning Agreement (CLA) every semester for each regular placement
- Monthly Hour Log Reports (printed one month per page)
- End-of-semester Service Accomplishment Reports for each regular placement
The following paper is required to be filled out when you end your AmeriCorps term of service:
- AmeriCorps Exit Form: The exit form and all outstanding paperwork must be received by the Foundation within 20 days of your exit date.
Accessing Your AmeriCorps Education Award
Click here for directions for accessing the online AmeriCorps Payment System.
Report: The Effective Education (PDF) — This Report outlines ways for members to increase the value of the Education Award, primarily through imparting an understanding of the college financial aid process and clarifying the rules that govern the administration of the Education Award within college financial aid offices. The report outlines how students should report their AmeriCorps earnings on the FASFA.
More Information
For more information regarding paperwork, please refer to:
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