City Year LA Orientation Guide May. 2015 | Seite 3
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Welcome!
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What is a City Year?
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Service Calendar ………………………………………………….
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City Year Policies & Standards
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Attendance Policy ………………………………………………….
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Uniform Policy ………………………………………………….
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Uniform Part Requirements ………………………………………………….
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Living on Budget
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Budgeting ………………………………………………….
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Budgeting Tools ………………………………………………….
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Gas Assistance Fund ………………………………………………….
29
Food Stamps ………………………………………………….
30
Find Housing
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Where will I work? ………………………………………………….
42
Where should I live? ………………………………………………….
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Traffic & Commuting ………………………………………………….
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Who should I live with? ………………………………………………….
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How much should I spend? ………………………………………………….
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How to conduct an apartment search in LA ………………………………………………….
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Apartment Search Websites ………………………………………………….
48
Tips for staying safe ………………………………………………….
49
Advice from AmeriCorps Members ………………………………………………….
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Suggested Neighboorhoods ………………………………………………….
54
Getting Around LA
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Public Transportation ……………………………………… ………….
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Walking, Biking & Driving in LA ………………………………………………….
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Transportation Tools ………………………………………………….
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Exploring LA
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