Impacting Communities, Organizations, VISTAs and You

Name Tent Instructions Fold your paper in half horizontally Write your name on the front Write “What you hope get out of this training” on the back 2

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(s) o Establish the importance of the member/ supervisor relationship for the success of the project 3

Four Facets of VISTA Supervisor Role

Mission of VISTA VISTA builds capacity in nonprofit organizations and communities to help bring individuals and communities out of poverty. 5

Core Principles 6 Poverty Focus Sustainable Solutions Community Empowerment Capacity Building

VISTA’s 50 th Anniversary

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 their 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 8 90% 84% 72%

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 9 Mentoring others is related to: