Launching Your VISTA Service Audio by phone: 888-455-4948 Passcode: 7873382 You will need an Oath of Service form and a Witness (supervisor or other person) for this webinar. We’ll begin soon. While you’re waiting, please share your answer in the chat panel on the right: Why did you join VISTA?
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Launching Your VISTA Service
Audio by phone: 888-455-4948
Passcode: 7873382
You will need an
Oath of Service form
and a Witness
(supervisor or other
person) for this webinar.
We’ll begin soon. While you’re waiting, please share your answer in the chat panel on the right:
Why did you join VISTA?
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Passcode:
Dial: 888-455-4948
Passcode: 7873382
• Audio broadcast
• Call in via phone (number and passcode listed on each slide)
• View Closed Captions in the Media Viewer panel
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• Ask questions in the Q&A panel (send to “All Panelists”)
• Some WebEx features are not available on mobile devices
• Links and recording will be available after the session
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Launching Your VISTA Service
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Passcode: 7873382Today’s Speakers
Kayleigh Remavich
AmeriCorps VISTA Member Support Specialist
VISTA Alum ’16-’17
Ericc Powell
AmeriCorps VISTA Training CoordinatorVISTA Alum ’06-’07
VISTA Leader Alum ‘08-’09
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Passcode: 7873382Where Are You Serving?
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In this webinar, we will:
• Describe VISTA’s mission and the program
• Review a few VISTA’s recent accomplishments
• Identify support persons and resources
• Highlight action items needing your attention
• Administer the Oath of Service
Session Objectives
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Passcode: 7873382Welcome to VISTA!
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Passcode: 7873382Volunteers in Service to America
“…you will be opening up new vistas of hope for the poor…”
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A family of national service programs
AmeriCorps VISTA & CNCS
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Passcode: 7873382VISTA’s Mission
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Strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and resources
VISTA’s Mission
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Strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and resources
VISTA’s Mission
Key principles:
• Ending poverty
• Empowering communities
• Creating sustainable solutions
• Building capacity
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Strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and resources
VISTA’s Mission
Key principles:
• Ending poverty
• Empowering communities
• Creating sustainable solutions
• Building capacity
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Passcode: 7873382Capacity Building vs. Direct Service
Capacity Building
Efforts that help an organization’s ability to:
• Increase reach
• Improve efficiency
• Scale up
• Be more effective
Direct Service
Efforts that serve individuals in need, but do not address the development of systems or organizations. Includes:
• Tutoring
• Manual labor
• Foodbank service
• Counseling
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Capacity Building Direct Service
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Capacity Building Direct Service
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Recruiting volunteers to build houses
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Capacity Building Direct Service
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Recruiting volunteers to build houses
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Passcode: 7873382Capacity Building vs. Direct Service
Capacity Building Direct Service
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Delivering “meals on wheels”
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Capacity Building Direct Service
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Delivering “meals on wheels”
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Capacity Building Direct Service
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Teaching a financial literacy course
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Capacity Building Direct Service
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Teaching a financial literacy course
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Passcode: 7873382Capacity Building vs. Direct Service
Capacity Building Direct Service
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Organizing a fundraiser
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Capacity Building Direct Service
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Organizing a fundraiser
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Capacity Building Direct Service
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Setting up partnerships in the community
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Capacity Building Direct Service
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Setting up partnerships in the community
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A Legacy of Expanding Economic Opportunity
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Which of the key principle(s)
resonates with you? Why?
Key Principles:
• Ending poverty
• Empowering communities
• Building capacity
• Creating sustainable solutions
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Each VAD includes:
• Project Goal
• Objectives
• Member Activities
VISTA Assignment Description
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Each VAD includes:
• Project Goal
• Objectives
• Member Activities
VISTA Assignment Description
Dial:
Passcode:
Dial: 888-455-4948
Passcode: 7873382
Each VAD includes:
• Project Goal
• Objectives
• Member Activities
VISTA Assignment Description
Dial:
Passcode:
Dial: 888-455-4948
Passcode: 7873382
Each VAD includes:
• Project Goal
• Objectives
• Member Activities
VISTA Assignment Description
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Passcode: 7873382VAD Worksheet
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According to your VAD,
what will you be doing
as a VISTA member?
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SO WHAT?
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If you succeed in your
service, what will happen
in your community?
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