Can people who work for a Corporation for National and Community Service-funded program serve as a reviewer?
Yes, people who work for organizations affiliated with other Learn and Serve America, AmeriCorps or national service programs may serve as reviewers. For instance, an individual who works for an organization that hosts a VISTA volunteer may review AmeriCorps applications. However, people cannot serve as a reviewer for the AmeriCorps programs if they work for an organization that is being considered for funding in this competition. What is the time commitment? Reviewers must be available April 22, 2009 (5-7 pm) and May 8, 2009 (1-5 pm; this session may run later depending on the number of applications received). Reviewers will participate in an evening training session on April 22, 2009, and a consensus review session on May 8, 2009. The period between training and consensus session will be dedicated to reviewing and scoring the proposals. What are the benefits to reviewers? The grant review experience is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with colleagues in the national servi
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