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Key Information for 2008-2009:

NYCC VISTA Calendar - A complete schedule for the 2008-2009 VISTA year.

On-Site Orientation Training  - A checklist to guide you through acclimating your new VISTA member.

Continued Development Training Schedule - A schedule of the  mandatory conferences for VISTAs and an overview of their content.

Impact Capstone Overview - The Impact Capstone presentation is an opportunity for your VISTA to use this experience to galvanize the community behind your project. An outline of your plan will be due with the First Quarter Review. Be sure to start planning early.

VISTA Supervisors 2008-2009 - Contact information for fellow NYCC VISTA Supervisors


Reporting Documents:
Please pay close attention to our new reporting system, since it has changed from last year.

Statewide Work Plan 2008-2009
*Your site specific VAD is available by request.

First Quarter Review - Due December 1, 2008

Semi-Annual Report - Due April 1, 2009 and July 24, 2009

Community Partner Survey - 2 completed surveys will accompany each report to NYCC

Participant Survey - 2 completed surveys will accompany each report to NYCC


VISTA Supervision:

Key AmeriCorps VISTA Regulations

VISTA and Political Activities - Guideline of acceptable VISTAs political activities

Member-Supervisor Relationship (Page 1) - Touches on the multi-level benefits associated with an positive and effective Member-Supervisor relationship

Member-Supervisor Relationship (Page 2)

VISTA Cycle of Service - Illustrates the work cycle of a VISTA member during their year

Retention Challenges - Outlines possible challenges for the VISTA and the Community

Member-Supervisor Sticking Points - Highlights specific issues that may arise