Quarterly Sponsor Call
Please join us for the next sponsor call hosted on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. ET. This call will share updates on the VISTA budget and will provide an overview of the recently announced living allowance increase. The call will also include a panel discussion that will focus on engaging and educating elected officials on the benefits of the VISTA program.
Webinar ID: 161 025 4452 Passcode: 614205
VISTA Living Allowance Increase
The VISTA program announced details of the upcoming living allowance increase in an email sent to all sponsors and members on Tuesday, July 23. These messages are available to view at the following links: sponsor message, member message.
Member In-Service Training Opportunities
Did you know that members have access to in-person training opportunities conducted by AmeriCorps VISTA headquarters? Our Training unit hosts in-service trainings several times throughout the year. During these trainings, members attend workshops to build skills and participate in networking opportunities. Read below for more information about in-service trainings. Then, read reviews from members Wick and Ardine who recently attended a training. You can also watch members in action as they experience a training.
Upcoming In-Service Trainings
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I support my member's participation in a training?
- Once a member has received an invitation (via email) to a training, please encourage your member to attend. Members may be anxious or unsure about meeting new people or traveling to a new place. You can help by reassuring them that attending the training will be beneficial to their service and career after service.
- What should members know about the training?
- Members will be engaged in a highly interactive in-person networking and skill-building event. The training is designed to engage members in their personal and professional development and support them in carrying out their service assignments. During the event, members will attend three plenary sessions, five workshops, and participate in numerous networking sessions. The AmeriCorps VISTA program pays for travel, lodging, meals, and training materials.
- What have members said about the training?
- “I thought the training was really well-structured and the presenters were all really impressive.”
- “I learned a lot of information that will help me in my role.”
- “Meeting the other members widened my vision of the program.”
- “During this training I have gained valuable experience to help me be more successful in my role. I appreciated hearing other people's perspectives and meeting other AmeriCorps members.”
- “This was an amazing experience. I learned and made wonderful connections!”
- What should I do if my member has not received an invitation, but meets the qualifications?
AmeriCorps Recruitment Call
Join AmeriCorps' next recruitment call, “Personas Training.” The AmeriCorps Communications and Marketing Office will provide a training on how to build communications strategies for different target audiences (i.e. young adults, career changers, retirees, influencers, etc.).
Personas Training Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m. ET
Explore our schedule of upcoming recruitment calls. Interested in sharing your recruitment best practices during an upcoming call? Email join@americorps.gov.
Member Service Gear
As a reminder, all new AmeriCorps members serving in the VISTA program should receive an invitation to order their AmeriCorps gear no later than two weeks after each member orientation. Members need to access their account within 30 days and are eligible to receive a polo shirt, t-shirt, water bottle, journal, and lapel pin.
If members cannot find their invitations or need more assistance with ordering their gear, contact VISTAGear@americorps.gov.
UPDATE: New items are now available! Members who began service in FY 2024, can also order an AmeriCorps hoodie and winter hat. To place an order for these new items, members should review the instructions. Members who have previously ordered AmeriCorps gear should limit new orders to only the hoodie and winter hat. For questions and account access issues, please email VISTAGear@americorps.gov. Members who began service in FY 2024 received this information in an email on Monday, July 15.
AmeriCorps VISTA is Social
Follow us on the platforms below to join the conversation and to see how VISTA partners - like you - are making a difference.
Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram
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New Member Photos and Videos Available
Need new photos and videos to help share the benefits of serving in the VISTA program? They are now available in our updated Flickr album and YouTube playlist.
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Order Your Recruitment Kit
Recruitment promotional items are now available to support your recruitment and outreach efforts. To place an order:
- Create an account on the AmeriCorps promotional items website
- Use Item Name or SKU Number to easily search for each item:
After filling your basket, click “Check Out.”
Enter your shipping address. No PO Boxes will be accepted.
Click “Continue to Review.”
In the Order Justification box, please include the following: Name of your organization + SPONKITFY24.
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