The GO Tutor Corps

Pre-Service in a Nutshell

Assistance Programs Reference Guide

This is a quick-reference guide to some of the most commenly used public assistance programs, including food, housing, healthcare, and employment support. It's not a complete list, but it highlights key services and where to find more information by state. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, always check with the official websites or local agencies. This guide is for informational purposes only. The GO Tutor Corps is not affiliated with the listed programs and cannot provide direct assistance. Please contact the agencies linked for help or eligibility questions.

Welcome!

Congratulations on your acceptance into the GO Fellowship! We are so excited to guide you through this onboarding process. Use this site as a go-to resource as you navigate your journey from pre-service onboarding to the start of your service term.

Onboarding Cycle

In order to serve as a Fellow you must complete all the onboarding requirements. Failure to complete onboarding may result in your offer being rescinded or your start date or location being changed. In some cases you might be waitlisted for the Fellowship. Please complete your onboarding tasks efficiently.

Phase 1: Offer

Phase 2: Essential Onboarding Tasks

Phase 3: Fellow Information Survey

Phase 4: Housing & Late Release Tasks

Phase 1: Offer

Upon acceptance into the Fellowship you will receive an offer letter, welcome email, and invitation to meet with the Fellow Experience Coordinator Nora Corrigan. Nora will serve as your primary point of contact through the pre-service period. She will walk you through the onboarding requirements, due dates and answer any questions you might have about your service.

Phase 2: Essential Onboarding Tasks

Shortly after being hired, you will be prompted to sign up for Greenhouse Onboarding. On Greenhouse you will upload your onboarding tasks and sign necessary documents. Essential onboarding tasks include: uploading a photo ID and social security card, health insurance, proof of education, completing a background check, completing fingerprinting appointments, and site-specific onboarding tasks. In addition to Greenhouse Onboarding tasks you will be asked to complete enrollment into Paylocity, the payroll system we use to disperse your stipend. Review the full onboarding process in the orientation video linked here.

Phase 3: Fellow Information Survey

The Fellow Information Survey gathers the necessary information to start organizing and pairing folks to be roommates. During this period we will ask you to opt in or out of GO-provided housing and report lifestyle preferences.

Phase 4: Housing & Late-Release Tasks

Finally, Typically 2-4 weeks before the start of service, there will be a few more onboarding tasks to complete. For the folks who opted into housing your will be asked to sign a Housing Agreement form on Greenhouse

All Fellows will be completing their MyAmeriCorps enrollment during this period to be officially enrolled as an AmeriCorps member.

Staff: Who to Go to for What!

Nora Corrigan

ncorrigan@gofellows.org

Focus: General Onboarding

Yura Kim

ykim@gofellows.org

Focus: Housing

Sherquana Charles

financeGO@gofellows.org

Focus: Finance/Pay

Debbie Dagiau

hr@gofellows.org

Focus: Paylocity

Communication Norms

Please understand that all communication forms are an extension of the workplace and communications should be professional. What is the best way to connect with GO staff members?

Slack is best for quick questions.
Email is best for more complex questions where context is needed.
Google Calendar booking link can be used when you need to talk to Fellow Experience Coordinator Nora. You will receive a Google Calendar invite when meetings are booked. The invite will include a zoom link. Please use the invite to confirm your attendance.
Phone calls should only be used if there is an emergency. If you are coming up against a time-sensitive onboarding task, are beginning to have doubts or concerns about service, or foresee delays in completing your onboarding tasks please contact Nora.

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