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Overview AmeriCorps VISTA
VISTA Map Benefits Rules and regulations
Iowa Campus Compact VISTA Program IACC VISTA Program Information Site Supervisor Expectations OSOT & VAD overview August 29 – IACC VISTA Orientation in Des Moines VISTA Leader role Reports
Preparing for a successful VISTA project
AmeriCorps VISTA Corporation for National and Community
Service (CNCS) Iowa State Office – Jancy LaFollette
Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) Anti-Poverty Focus Community Empowerment Sustainable Solutions Capacity Building
FY Program Guidance
Corporation for National and
Community Service
SeniorCorps
RSVP Foster Grandparents
Senior Companions
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps State & National
AmeriCorps VISTA
Iowa Corporation State Office
Iowa Campus Compact
VISTA Sites
AmeriCorps NCCC
VISTA Benefits Living Allowance: ~$11,000
~$400 bi-weekly (before taxes)
Education Award or End-of-Service Stipend Education Award $5,500 Cash Stipend $1,500
Health benefits (does NOT qualify as insurance)
Childcare benefits Maximum benefit is $400 per child per month Children under age 13
Food & housing assistance (per site) Note: cannot give cash directly to VISTA (i.e. money for groceries or rent), you
can give VISTA members gift cards or can pay directly to their landlord
Rules & Regulations Prohibited Activities
Religious instruction Political activities
Lobbying Electoral activities Demonstrations
Displacement of employed workers Receiving outside compensation Act as a supervisor Serve out of state
i.e. Alternative Breaks or other programs Conferences and training opportunities are okay with
approval from IACC
Sick & Vacation Days 10 sick, 10 vacation Limits near end-of-service
Emergency leave up to 5 days must be approved by state office
Appropriate VISTA Activities VISTA members can do:
Volunteer recruitment, management, engagement Resource development, sustainability Indirect service, capacity building VAD goals and activities
VISTAs cannot do: General staffing
Not an internship No clerical or administrative duties
No staffing on-going initiatives Should be doing new, innovative things and building capacity
Direct service (unless for training, filling in) Supervise other staff or students
2014-2017 IACC VISTA Program Impact Areas
Education: K-12 Success and Post-Secondary Access and Success
Economic Opportunity: Financial Literacy & Employment Program focus
Partnerships Building capacity for both HE and CP
History Past grant cycles – over 75 full-time VISTAs! Transition from VISTA to part- or full-time staff members,
student workers, volunteer programs, etc. i.e. Coe, Northwestern, Central, Simpson, Wartburg, Catholic
Charities, Dubuque Arts Center, Gear Up!, St. Mark’s Community Center
Program Focus: Economic Opportunity Economically disadvantaged individuals receiving
financial literacy services (550) City of Dubuque Circles Initiative Mercy College of Health Sciences Operation: New View Community Action Agency Project Concern
Economically disadvantaged individuals receiving job training and other skill developments (197) AIB College of Business City of Dubuque Human Rights Department Cornell College Drake University Adult Literacy Center
Program Focus: Education Number of disadvantaged youth/mentor
matches sustained (250) Buena Vista University Central College
Number of students that start and/or complete participation in a K-12 education program (400) Clarke University Drake University & ICSAC Iowa Western Community College & ICSAC Iowa Wesleyan College
VISTA Site Cycles RFP process (new sites)
January-February 2015
Current sites do not have to reapply, only submit updated VADs
Expectations of Supervisors Participate in monthly calls
4th Wednesday, 10 am August 27, 2014
Dedicate time to supervision Daily/weekly check-ins Frequent feedback Ongoing training
Reporting assistance
Evaluation at end of term – due two weeks before end date
Orienting Your VISTA Introduce office culture/expectations
Review work style (yours & theirs)
Make plans for regular meetings and feedback
Provide “big picture” of VISTA year and project
Orienting Your VISTA Common questions after PSO:
Organization mission and vision Goals Direct service Work of past VISTA(s)
VISTA Assignment Description (VAD) Timeline of service
Should focus on VAD goals Check in on progress frequently Align with monthly reports
Make adjustments if needed Requires approval from CNCS state office
IACC VISTA Program Orientation August 29, 2014, 9AM-5PM (tentative)
Pappajohn Education Center 1200 Grand Ave, Des Moines
REQUIRED for all VISTAs Site should cover travel costs IACC provides lunch and some snacks
Overview, networking, education award information, etc.
VISTA Leader Role Mentor for VISTA members Main contact about VISTA members or projects On-going communication
Weekly emails (CC supervisors) Monthly 1:1 phone calls Some “site visits”
IACC Orientation Professional Development – webinars, think tanks, etc. VISTA cohort Google Site
Reporting Resources Announcements/calendar Google Group
Role of VISTA Leader
VISTA Reports Monthly
VAD specific Demographics, numbers Red flag indicators
Quarterly Narrative Due in October, January, April, June/July
Evaluations Member (supervisormember) Site (IACCsite)
Preparing for Successful VISTA Year Common issues/concerns
Unclear expectations First professional work experience Lack of communication Different work styles Frustration with lack of “results” Struggles with living allowance/budgeting
Preparing for Successful VISTA Year Addressing issues/concerns
Discuss work style and communications Integrate with office, make role clear to all Provide clear direction and daily check-ins (at least
initially) Communicate ALL expectations Encourage feedback Help with ideas on free activities, etc.
Bring issues to IACC early Encourage communication with VISTA Leader
Resources IACC web site
FAQs, forms, links
IACC VISTA website Reports, resources, site supervisor Google Group,
etc. In progress…
VISTA Campus Supervisor manual & resources
Contact InformationEmily Shields Justin [email protected] [email protected] (515) 235-4684 (515)235-4618
VISTA Leader (TBD)[email protected](515) 235-4686