If you would like to be added to the "direct mail list" when the application process opens, please send an email with your full mailing address to the Program Manager. You may also call (800) 452-8807 x7471 for more information.

The application requires basic demographic data, a response to narrative questions, a school profile, and signatures of the person preparing the application, the person who will be the site supervisor, the principal, and the district superintendent. Applications are reviewed and scored based upon a readiness to implement a volunteer based program. Application scores and follow up phone interviews determine the rank of the applicants and the order in which they will be added as ASPIRE sites.

• Recruiting and screening volunteers, including a required criminal background check. The Site Supervisor will also assign duties, provide supervision and evaluate the volunteers. Other high school staff and volunteers may assist with these tasks
• Provide a workspace for volunteers to meet with students.
• Maintain tort and accident insurance for volunteers.
• Provide release time to staff and pay for their travel costs to attend the annual one day ASPIRE Fall Conference.
• Distribute ASPIRE evaluation surveys each spring.
• Track the number and amount of all non-OSAC scholarships awarded to graduating seniors.
• Track the activities that volunteer advisors and students participate in.
• Ensure that a parent or guardian signs the ASPIRE permission form for their student to participate in the program.

If you have an AmeriCorps Member

• Direct day-to-day supervision of the AmeriCorps Member (may be full or part-time).
• Assist the Member to recruit volunteers by providing local contacts and support.
• Assistance with any problems (school related) that may arise.
• The Site Supervisor MUST attend a half-day AmeriCorps training program at the beginning of the school year.

Absolutely! Check out the student athlete section of our website for more information. The OSAC Universal Scholarship application also includes athletic scholarships.