Minnesota Literacy Council VISTA Program
Smaller groups within the cohort (5-7) Established at the beginning of each year (may have some change in members) Function: Meet every 1-2 months Rotate between service sites/hosting Plan one social event for the larger group Volunteer/potluck/free activity/happy hour Purpose: Ensure member support and an environment to share skills, resources and networks, and build community What is it?
Get to know the people in your peer group Exchange contact information Find similarities and differences in your project Determine how you will support each other over the course of the year Establish your meeting plan Day/times for group meetings Order of who is hosting Topics to discuss/what you’d like to accomplish at meetings Overview of tasks: today
Introduction Activity: The story of your name Instead: Find things your group has in common, and things that are different. These can be likes/dislikes, or work-related. Make notes on flip chart paper & establish your team name/mascot! Continue the discussion! (work through the packet) 1. Best Group Experiences 2. Create your group ‘ground rules’ 3. Create your peer group meeting plan Get started! Getting to know your group
Your group will be responsible for working together to plan one social event for the larger cohort to attend during Talk amongst yourselves to choose which quarter/season you’d like to plan your event for! Fall (September, October, November) Winter (December, January, February) Spring (March, April) Summer (May, June, July) Social Events
Make sure your group has a plan for the first meeting or for following-up to set the date and time before you leave today Suggestions: Doodle poll Wrap Up