Are AmeriCorps Members allowed to bring their children to the conference if they can not make other child care arrangements?
No. This conference is a recognition and training event for National Service participants. While Volunteer Florida understands that child care for overnight trips can be difficult to arrange, we can not allow Members to bring their children because (1) Volunteer Florida nor the AmeriCorps program can assume liability for anyone other than the AmeriCorps Member; (2) Our contract with the hotel only allows for a maximum of three individuals per room and AmeriCorps Members are being asked to share a room with other Corps Members; (3) Members are required to participate in ALL conference events thus, time becomes factor in providing oversight/care for children. Overnight childcare is NOT covered by the AmeriCorps national childcare provider.
