impacting communities, organizations, vistas and you
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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