Impacting Communities, Organizations, VISTAs and You

?“What sustainable change do you hope to create in your community as a result of your VISTA project?”

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Impacting Communities, Organizations, VISTAs and You

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

o Identify the training objectives for the Supervisor Orientation (SO)

o Use the working agreements to ensure SO is a supportive and productive learning experience

o Describe how the VISTA project will impact you, your community, your organization, and your VISTA

o Establish the importance of the member/ supervisor relationship for the success of the project

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Managing Your VISTA Project Webinar Recording

http://www.vistacampus.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=13298

Four Facets of VISTA Supervisor Role

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Mission of VISTA

VISTA builds capacity in nonprofit organizations and communities to help bring individuals and communities out of poverty.

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How VISTAs Change:

66% of VISTA alumni say that their service experience was a defining professional experience

72% of VISTA alumni reported that service helped

them see they can make a difference in my community

84% of VISTA alumni reported developing their leadership skills

90% reported developing their problem-solving skills

90% of VISTA alumni experienced personal growth

From: CNCS: Understanding the Participant Experience Survey

90%

84%

72%

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Benefits for Workplace Mentors

Stronger perception of career success

Higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment

Faster promotion rates

Higher incomes

Personal gratification

From: Designing Workplace Mentoring Programs: An Evidence-based Approach

Mentoring others is related to:

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Supervisor Learning Community Resources

• VISTA Campus

• Forums

• Webinars