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You will need an We’ll begin soon. While you’re Oath of Service form for this waiting, please share your answer webinar. Download and print the in the chat panel on the right: form from the Handouts panel, Why did you join VISTA? but please do not fill it out yet. Launching Your VISTA Service Audio by phone: 866-609-4997 Connecting to Audio Dial: 866-609-4997 • Call in via phone (number and passcode listed on each slide) • Stream audio through computer Audio Setup Wizard • Other Features Dial: 866-609-4997 • View captioning in the Live Captioning panel • Download materials for this session from the Handouts Panel 1

Tips for Participating Dial: 866-609-4997 • Share comments and ideas COMPUTER in the Chat Panel • Ask questions in the Q&A Panel • Some Adobe Connect features are not available on mobile devices • Links and recording will be iPhone Chat Icon Android Chat Icon available after the session Click this button if you don’t see the Chat panel. Launching Your VISTA Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Today’s Speakers Dial: 866-609-4997 Chris Hawkes Andy King AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps VISTA Training Specialist Training Specialist 2

Where Are You Serving? Dial: 866-609-4997 Where Are You Serving? Dial: 866-609-4997 Session Objectives Dial: 866-609-4997 In this webinar, we will: • Describe VISTA’s mission and the program • Review a few of VISTA’s recent accomplishments • Identify support persons and resources • Highlight action items needing your attention • Administer the Oath of Service 3

Welcome to VISTA! Dial: 866-609-4997 Volunteers in Service to America Dial: 866-609-4997 “…you will be opening up new vistas of hope for the poor…” AmeriCorps VISTA & CNCS Dial: 866-609-4997 A family of national service programs 4

VISTA’s Mission Dial: 866-609-4997 VISTA’s Mission Dial: 866-609-4997 Strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and resources VISTA’s Mission Dial: 866-609-4997 Strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and resources Key principles: • Ending poverty • Empowering communities • Creating sustainable solutions • Building capacity 5

VISTA’s Mission Dial: 866-609-4997 Strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and resources Key principles: • Ending poverty • Empowering communities • Creating sustainable solutions • Building capacity Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Capacity Building Direct Service Efforts that help an organization’s Efforts that serve individuals in ability to: need, but do not address the development of systems or • Increase reach organizations. Includes: • Improve efficiency • Tutoring • Scale up • Manual labor • Be more effective • Foodbank service • Counseling Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Capacity Building Direct Service 6

Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Recruiting volunteers to build houses Capacity Building Direct Service Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Recruiting volunteers to build houses Capacity Building Direct Service Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Delivering “meals on wheels” Capacity Building Direct Service 7

Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Delivering “meals on wheels” Capacity Building Direct Service Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Teaching a financial literacy course Capacity Building Direct Service Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Teaching a financial literacy course Capacity Building Direct Service 8

Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Organizing a fundraiser Capacity Building Direct Service Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Organizing a fundraiser Capacity Building Direct Service Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Setting up partnerships in the community Capacity Building Direct Service 9

Capacity Building vs. Direct Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Setting up partnerships in the community Capacity Building Direct Service VISTA’s Legacy Dial: 866-609-4997 Expanding Economic Opportunity VISTA Principles Dial: 866-609-4997 Key Principles: • Ending poverty • Empowering communities • Building capacity • Creating sustainable solutions 10

Chat Question Dial: 866-609-4997 Key Principles: • Ending poverty • Empowering communities • Building capacity • Creating sustainable solutions Which of the key principles resonates with you? Why? VISTA Assignment Description Dial: 866-609-4997 Each VAD includes: • Project Goal • Objectives • Member Activities VISTA Assignment Description Dial: 866-609-4997 Each VAD includes: • Project Goal • Objectives • Member Activities 11

VISTA Assignment Description Dial: 866-609-4997 Each VAD includes: • Project Goal • Objectives • Member Activities VISTA Assignment Description Dial: 866-609-4997 Each VAD includes: • Project Goal • Objectives • Member Activities VAD Worksheet Dial: 866-609-4997 12

Chat Question Dial: 866-609-4997 Based on your VAD, what will you be doing as a VISTA member? Dial: 866-609-4997 SO WHAT? Chat Question Dial: 866-609-4997 If you succeed in your service, what will happen in your community? 13

VISTAs Get Things Done! Dial: 866-609-4997 3 million 8,500 $206 million Disadvantaged youth VISTA members Cash and in-kind served served resources 800,000 140,000 4,500+ Community volunteers Veterans and military Sites across the mobilized families served country Quick Review Dial: 866-609-4997 Rights & Responsibilities Dial: 866-609-4997 Red flags: • Discrimination • Harassment CNCS Equal Opportunity Program (EOP) Phone: 202-606-7503 Email: eo@cns.gov 14

Rights & Responsibilities Dial: 866-609-4997 Red flags: • Replacing staff or serving as administrative assistant • Assignments unrelated to the VAD • Direct service CNCS Office of Inspector General Phone: 800-452-8210 Email: hotline@cncsoig.gov Website: www.cncsoig.gov Fingerprinting Dial: 866-609-4997 • Receive fingerprint cards from your supervisor today • Your responsibility • $25 fingerprinting subsidy • Get fingerprinted ASAP • Submission Deadline: • Wednesday, April 17th VISTAs and Criminal History Dial: 866-609-4997 • Criminal History Questionnaire: If you failed to disclose any conviction, send it in as instructed. 15

Show Your VISTA Pride Dial: 866-609-4997 • Add the VISTA logo to your business cards and email signature • Decorate your space with VISTA gear • Share your VISTA photos and stories on social media • Order your VISTA gear once you receive ordering instructions Where to Get Support Dial: 866-609-4997 What’s Ahead Dial: 866-609-4997 Early-Service Coursework • Make the Most of Your OSOT • The Minute Intro • Learn About Theory of Change • How Poverty is Measured in the U.S. • VAD Worksheet • Creating a Community Profile • 13 Lessons About Poverty 16

What’s Ahead Dial: 866-609-4997 In-Service Training (IST) You Can’t Spell VISTA without… • Geographically-based invitations • Designed for first 2-5 months of VISTA I S T service • Core Modules: • Capacity Building • Navigating the Member-Supervisor Relationship • Empowering the Community • Using Storytelling in Marketing & Outreach Action Items - Benefits Dial: 866-609-4997 • Is your Direct Deposit info correct? • Did you select the right End-of- Service Benefit? • Enroll in a Healthcare Benefit • enrollment instructions by email from IMG in ~10 days Action Items - Entry Dial: 866-609-4997 • Set up a recurring meeting with your supervisor • Complete the Early-Service Coursework • Get fingerprinted • Order your VISTA gear 17

Oath of Service Oath of Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Oath of Service Dial: 866-609-4997 <<your full name>> <<the organization where you serve>> <<city, state where you serve>> 03/18/2019 Chris Hawkes 18

Oath of Service Dial: 866-609-4997 I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God. Oath of Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Your Signature 03 18 2019 Witness Signature 03 18 2019 Oath of Service Dial: 866-609-4997 19

Oath of Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Oath of Service Dial: 866-609-4997 Email Subject line: OATH – Your Name – 03/18/2019 Remember - Oath of Service Dial: 866-609-4997 1. First day of service is today 2. Enter Chris Hawkes as the CNCS Official 3. You (VISTA) sign by “AmeriCorps VISTA Member Signature” 4. Have supervisor or other witness sign “Witness” section 5. Email the Oath to vmsu@cns.gov – by the end of the day • Subject line: OATH - Your Name – 03/18/2019 20