1. MCC*VISTA Host Site Orientation Rachel Klegon MCC*VISTA Program Manager

2. (Corporation for National and Community Service CNCS)

4. VISTA Principles Anti Poverty Community Empowerment Capacity Building

5. Capacity Building Tasks and activities to create, expand or strengthen systems or processes in order to increase an organization’s ability to function effectively and meet its mission. When is direct service ok?

6. Focus Areas Education Veterans and Military Families Healthy Futures Environmental Stewardship Economic Opportunity Disaster Services

7. Education Support and Facilitate access to services and resources that contribute to improved educational outcomes for economically disadvantaged people, especially children Improve school readiness for economically disadvantaged young children Improve educational and behavioural outcomes for students in low-achieving elementary, middle and high schools Improve the preparation for prospects of success in post-secondary education institutions for economically disadvantaged students

8. Supervisor’s roles/responsibilities Educate Community & Staff about VISTA Ensure Adequate Resources Develop VAD—Review, Revise, Utilize Provide regular supervision, guidance and feedback to the VISTA Provide regular feedback to the grant Program Manager Quarterly Reports Supervisor Meetings & Conference Calls

9. Supervisor’s roles/responsibilities Maintain oversight for the overall sustainability Encourage & Provide Opportunities for the VISTA’s Personal and Professional Growth/ Find a Mentor Attend Supervisor meetings Support the integration of VISTAs into your organization and the community Be your VISTAS Greatest Support

10. Involve Program Manager If. . . Getting close to using sick vacation days up (10 allowed for each) Leave taken without approval Behavioral problems after receiving written or verbal warnings Change in Workplan Change in address of VISTA or project site Change in supervisor

11. What if the placement isn’t working out? Supervisor issues VISTA Issues

12. VISTA Finances CNCS/MCC Benefits Living Allowance Relocation Health Benefits Child Care (for VISTAs that qualify) Mileage Reimbursement (CNCS/MCC required events) Professional Development

13. VISTA Finances continued Housing Transportation Travel/Mileage Student Loans Additional Training Be aware and responsive

14. VISTA: am I an employee or a volunteer? Use Workplan to stay on track Follow same rules of conduct Quick learning curve need to leave their legacy. Need recognition and feedback “not getting rewarded with grades or money-need recognition”

16. CNCS monthly reports to DC

17. MCC website/ Monthly Feature

18. Share best practices

20. Training Pre Service Orientation, CNCS On site Orientation, Campus August 10-12 training, MCC November training, MCC January training/Service Learning Institute, MCC. March Training, MCC Ongoing professional development End or Year Celebration, MCC

21. MCC Communication Weekly e-mails Check in calls with VISTA Leader Monthly poverty conference calls Provide support, resources and look for any concerns

22. Preparing for your VISTA Set aside first couple weeks for orientation Creating a welcoming workspace Touch base with VISTA prior to PSO Confirm starting date/time, dress, parking, lunch Ask VISTAs what they learned at PSO

23. TUTORIALS & TRAINING www.nationalservice.gov www.nationalservicesources.org http://micampuscompact.org/vista.asp VISTA Member Forms http://my.americorps.gov

24. RESOURCES VISTA member handbook, http://www.nationalservice.gov/help/vistahandbook/chapter1.html VISTA Campus, http://vistacampus.org/login/index.php Rachel Klegon, Program Manager rklegon@micampuscompact.org VISTA Leader, mccvista@micampuscompact.org