AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps

VISTA Campus

lauran — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:53:07 -0500

This new online learning center for the VISTA community includes tutorials, courses, resources, links, discussion boards, a place to create your own profile and your own journal, and so much more. New VISTAs will find information on pre-service orientation (PSO) the terms, conditions, and benefits (TCB) course, and the VISTA Member Handbook.

EnCorps: Tried and true resources for member development

lauran — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:23:11 -0500

Find the field-tested resources you need to recruit and train AmeriCorps and VISTA members. This site assists program staff in finding and sharing proven practices for recruiting and developing successful national service participants.

Project STAR: Performance Measurement

lauran — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:20:38 -0500

Welcome to Project STAR Online!

Project STAR is a Corporation for National and Community Service sponsored technical assistance provider in performance measurement. We help set up national service program performance measurement systems and analyze the outputs and outcomes for program improvement.

For more information, please contact Project Star at 800-548-3656 or star@JBSinternational.com

Click on your national service program icon to access performance measurement assistance now!

Federal Financial Report (FFR)

corik — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:43:48 -0600

In January 2009, CNCS grantees will begin reporting financial data using the new Federal Financial Report (FFR). This will replace the Financial Status Report (FSR). The following materials will provide you with an overview of the new report:

Federal Financial Report (PDF)
View the new Federal Financial Report form and the general instructions for completing the form.

Webinar: Fundraising for Community Technology

Angelaw — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:32:21 -0600

Don’t miss this myth-busting and informative session on where money really comes from for Community Technology programs and activities.

*Offered by Susan Howlett, an expert in nonprofit fundraising.
*Learn eye-opening facts about the best sources of funding, and how to approach donors and funders to set up a win-win situation.

What's Next: Life After Your Service Year

lauran — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:33:40 -0600

Tutorial to help AmeriCorps and VISTA members plan for transitions after their service term. Includes resources on

Going to school
Establishing a career
Continuing in service
Using the ed award wisely

National Conference on Volunteering and Service, June 22-24, 2009 in San Francisco, CA

corik — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:13:02 -0500

Mark your calendars today to attend the world's largest gathering of volunteer and civic leaders next June in San Francisco, one of the most innovative and exciting cities in the world! Co-convened by HandsOn Network and the Corporation for National and Community Service, the annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired through a wide range of exciting and informative plenary sessions, workshops, special events, service projects, exhibits, specialized "tracks," and more. Past speakers have included Presidents George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter, Colin Powell, Representative John Lewis, Jon Bon Jovi, and many more. For more information and for highlights from Conference 2008, visit www.VolunteeringandService.org.

VISTA Campus Website Launched

corik — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:11:01 -0500

VISTA has cut the virtual ribbon on the VISTA Campus, an online learning environment for the VISTA community. Our aim is to support you in your development throughout and beyond your VISTA service.

The Campus includes self-paced tutorials and courses, reference materials, discussion boards, a campus bookstore and more to help improve your skills and connect with other VISTAs. Access the site at vistacampus.org.

From Incarceration to Community: The Weed and Seed / AmeriCorps*VISTA Reentry Initiative

lauran — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:59:09 -0500

This publication examines the issue of prisoner reentry in four communities and the collaboration among AmeriCorps*VISTA, Weed and Seed Communities, and their private and public partners to assist the previously incarcerated in their return to active citizenship. The publication covers public safety and community & youth empowerment; the leveraging of public and private support; and increasing the capacity of communities, organizations, and human capital.

My AmeriCorps

lauran — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:37:41 -0500

My AmeriCorps is the place to go if you want to apply to serve, or if you are an AmeriCorps member or alum and want to check on your education award.

AmeriCorps Week

Angelaw — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:22:38 -0500

AmeriCorps Week is a recruitment and recognition event designed to bring more Americans into service, salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their powerful impact, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible.

AmeriCorps Week provides an opportunity for AmeriCorps members, alums, grantees, program partners, and friends to shine a spotlight on the work done by members in communities across the country—and to motivate more Americans to join AmeriCorps or volunteer in their communities.

Visit the event website for more details @ www.americorpsweek.gov.

AmeriCorps*VISTA Terms, Conditions, and Benefits (TCB)

lauran — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:50:36 -0500

Online tutorial about the Terms, Conditions, and Benefits of VISTA service for VISTA candidates and VISTA supervisors.

VISTA Ready Kit: Tools and Resources for Times of Community Crisis (CD-ROM only)

pingv — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:19 -0500

Covers what to expect while serving in a crisis, what may be needed during different phases, and what issues are cross-cutting and recurring. Contains information on community building and redevelopment, as well as additional resources to customize a VISTA Ready Kit. Includes relevant pdf documents, a disaster rebuild cost estimate worksheet (Excel format), and PowerPoint presentations.

21st Century Guide to Volunteering: Freedom Corps, AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve - National Service Programs Serving

pingv — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500

CD-ROM containing vital information about the work of Federal Government volunteer programs. Offers over 17,000 reproducible pages in Adobe Acrobat PDF format (software included). Designed as a convenient and user-friendly reference work that can be rapidly reviewed, searched, or printed. Includes speeches, press releases, public service announcements, fact sheets, national service news, member stories, Q & A's, and manuals and handbooks for each program type.

Activist's Guide to Changing the World: For VISTA Volunteers

pingv — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500

Written by a former AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer for current members, this guide offers tools and advice that were gathered from interviews with seasoned AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteers. Provides step-by-step information on writing and researching a grant, writing a press release, working with the media, setting up a volunteer management program, and more. Includes project management forms, AmeriCorps*VISTA terminology, a toolkit, and goal-setting worksheets.

Key Components of Effective Prisoner Reentry Programs

pingv — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500

Designed as a reference for organizations and communities interested in developing or enhancing prisoner reentry programs. Geared towards community-based organizations using national service resources, specifically AmeriCorps*VISTA members. Provides an introduction, helpful tools, and informative resources for projects seeking to improve the chances of success for ex-offenders.

Talking About AmeriCorps

pingv — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:16 -0500

Booklet provides a basic introduction to AmeriCorps and explains some of the differences between AmeriCorps programs, such as AmeriCorps*NCCC and AmeriCorps*VISTA. Includes stories from members talking about their experiences in AmeriCorps.

History of National Service in America

pingv — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:13 -0500

Interviews of past participants in service programs with the message that even a small amount of people can make an impact on other people's lives. Chronicles the history of national service in America, beginning with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the Depression of the 1930's to the AmeriCorps programs of today. 42 minutes.

Intergenerational Cross-Stream Teams in Massachusetts

maryh — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:19:25 -0500

By Guy (Terry) Kelley, RSVP Project Director, and Stephanie Peteranecz, YVC Director, Merrimack Valley Community Service Corps

WINTER 1997 (archived information - please note the date of publication)

Combining Streams in South Carolina

amberc — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:56:30 -0500

By Kathy Gibson Carter, Learn and Serve Coordinator, South Carolina Department of Education

WINTER 1997 (archived information - please note the date of publication)

Almost all streams of service in South Carolina are involved in helping the state implement service-learning. AmeriCorps*VISTA members have been trained in service-learning concepts and theories, and many of them are placed in school districts. There, they play a vital role in helping to mobilize resources in their communities.

eGrants Assistance and Coaching for AmeriCorps*VISTA Programs

magdalenam — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:19:37 -0500

Need Help?

For inquires and training requests, please contact the eGrants Coaching Unit at 888-333-8272.

For general eGrants technical assistance (including account unlock and password reset), please contact the eGrants Help Desk at 888-677-7849.

For application content information, please refer to your appropriate application instructions or contact your Program/Grants Officer/Specialist.

AmeriCorps: Next Steps - Life After AmeriCorps

magdalenam — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:58:31 -0500

AmeriCorps: Next Steps - Life After AmeriCorps Workshop Materials

magdalenam — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:56:01 -0500

Note: The online tutorial for members, What's Next, provides current information and tools developed specifically to help members prepare and plan for their next steps.

AmeriCorps: Homes for Service

magdalenam — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:52:01 -0500

Materials for Corporation for National and Community Service State Offices, State Commissions, programs, or projects interested in setting up Homes for Service in their area

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Understanding supplemental security income and social security disability insurance as they relate to members with disabilities

pingv — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:15:07 -0500

Individuals who receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits often have questions concerning how their service in CNCS programs may affect their benefits. This effective practice, shared by the National Service Inclusion Project in February 2008, answers some of the questions your members might have. Excerpted, with permission, from the NSIP Fact Sheet: What are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Some information is from the Social Security Administration website. See the "Resources" section for additional information.