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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Page 8 of 21 <br /> <br />Exhibit A <br />Contracted Performance Measures and Policies <br /> <br />PHI has contracted with AmeriCorps to implement CivicSpark as an AmeriCorps program. Fellows can <br />only work on service outlined in performance measures approved by AmeriCorps and must abide <br />by Federal guidelines for AmeriCorps program implementation. Performance measures define how <br />CivicSpark will provide service to City by: conducting assessments; implementing planning, research or <br />implementation projects; engaging volunteers; and transferring knowledge to City staff. The project <br />scope in Exhibit B must align with the measures below: <br />1) Capacity Building for Local Public Organizations – Fellows’ direct service hours should be spent <br />building capacity for local service recipients to address their relative needs with regard to <br />specific issues (e.g., climate, water, housing etc.). Fellows will address these needs by assisting <br />one or more local service recipients to develop or implement projects that they would otherwise <br />not be able to complete. Capacity building will be delivered in 3 stages, including: (1) gap <br />assessments; (2) research, planning, and implementation service projects; and (3) transition of <br />knowledge. <br />2) Volunteer Engagement – All Fellows should have the opportunity to build further capacity by <br />engaging, recruiting, and supporting volunteers. Volunteers may be engaged as either one-time <br />volunteers (e.g., – volunteers to assist for a specific event such as Earth Day or service activities) <br />or as on-going volunteers such as interns). <br />3) Training and Professional Development for Fellows – Fellows can spend up to 20% of their <br />service year (340 of their 1700 total hours) on training. Training includes the one-week <br />orientation at the start of the service year, mid-year gathering, continued monthly trainings, and <br />professional development and networking opportunities. Training hours ensure that Fellows have <br />the training and tools they need to succeed in their service work and to grow as professionals. <br /> <br />The majority of the work provided by CivicSpark to City via direct service only involves the first <br />measure (Capacity Building). The second and third measures are predominantly met through training, <br />service and professional development activities provided to the Fellows by PHI. Some activities that <br />occur while working with local government beneficiaries or other project partners may be considered <br />training and professional development, such as networking events and trainings conducted by or <br />attended in partnership with City. <br /> <br />Prohibited Activities: Federal guidelines further restrict certain activities, which cannot be engaged in by <br />CivicSpark Fellows or Supervisors while charging time to the AmeriCorps program, accumulating <br />service or training hours, or otherwise performing activities supported by the CivicSpark program or <br />AmeriCorps, this includes direct fundraising or grant writing which are not allowable activities in <br />CivicSpark. In addition to only working on contracted performance measure service activities, the <br />following activities are prohibited (see 45 CFR § 2520.65): <br /> <br />1. Attempting to influence legislation; <br />2. Organizing or engaging in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes; <br />3. Assisting, promoting, or deterring union organizing; <br />Docusign Envelope ID: F2A4CF88-30DD-4B58-ABA8-2CEC99F94209