Alliance VISTA December Cohort Meeting Equity. Quality. Collaboration. Alliance VISTA December Cohort Meeting Welcome!

Training Agenda Welcome and Introductions! Presentation by Alexis Goffe Team Building Safety Survey Announcements

Let us introduce ourselves!! Tell us your name Your host site Holiday/Family Tradition What are our group values? How does circle work?

Team Building Speed VISTA Two Truths and a Lie (if time) -Members get in pairs -There are two questions per round; 2 minutes for each partner to share. Person who answered first will answer second. -After 2 minutes, group rotates ( until everyone has been paired with everyone!) Two Truths and a Lie (if time)

Health & Safety Survey http://bit.ly/HealthAndSafety1819 You are invited to share your opinions about your site, service, and the Alliance, and how it affects your health and safety by taking this survey. Please note that the survey asks for your name. Your survey responses will be reviewed by Kita Yang, Chief Practice Officer (CPO) The CPO will use your information to reach out if requested or if concerns are noted that may affect your safety as a member. Any follow up will always start with reaching out to you first. http://bit.ly/HealthAndSafety1819

Announcements Holiday Hours Policy January we will not be at the Alliance for our meeting Topic for Midyear Retreat Reimbursements Check-in Your next Periodic Report due Friday, January 18th Recruitment Ambassadors/ICC Board

Holiday and Office Closure Policy If a VISTA member’s host site is closed for more than 5 business days over the holidays or for spring break, the member needs to either serve at an alternative site or complete the VISTA teleservice form. An alternative site cannot be a member’s home. Examples of possible alternative sites include satellite offices of the Host Site, the Alliance, a coffee shop, or a library. Members need to identify their alternative site location and send an email to their supervisor, VISTA Leader, and VISTA Program Manager stating the alternative location and which days they will be serving at the alternative location. If a Member elects to teleserve (serve at home), it is not to exceed two days per pay period (14 continuous days) and needs to be approved by both the VISTA supervisor and the CNCS State Office. There is a form to fill out.