VISTA Sponsor Orientation Call In: 866 267 3008 Technology Check - PDF document

Welcome! We will begin soon. While you wait, please answer this question in the Chat panel: W hat com m unity needs w ill your project address? VISTA Sponsor Orientation Call In: 866 ‐ 267 ‐ 3008 Technology Check Dial: 866-267-3008  Check the Connect Handouts panel for today’s PPT and Bingo.  Check the Connect Web Links panel to access the Sponsor Resource Guide, and training evaluation.  Today’s presentation is being recorded, and it will be posted on the AmeriCorps VISTA Campus: www.vistacampus.gov/  We will use the Chat panel throughout today’s presentation. Let’s test the Chat feature; please type a short greeting to your colleagues now. Connecting to Audio Dial: 866-267-3008  Audio through your computer or by phone  To hear the audio through your computer: • Select ‘Join Audio’ at the Adobe Connect prompt  To call in on the phone: • Select ‘Don’t Join Audio’ at the prompt in Adobe Connect • Dial the phone number and passcode at the top right of the slide 1

Sound Check Dial: 866-267-3008 • Please confirm that your audio is connected. • Type ‘Yes!’ in the Chat panel to confirm.  Thank you!  We’ll begin the recording and the presentation in just one moment. VISTA Sponsor Orientation Call In: 866 ‐ 267 ‐ 3008 Today’s Speakers Dial: 866-267-3008 Barbara Ellen David Chene Reynolds Office of Field Liaison AmeriCorps VISTA Program Officer Director of Training Santa Fe, NM Washington, DC 2

Today’s Participants Dial: 866-267-3008 Who is on the webinar today? Please type your answers in the Chat panel: What is the name of your organization? Where are you located? What is your favorite winter food? Today’s Target Audience Dial: 866-267-3008 Staff Positions: • New VISTA Project Directors • Other VISTA Project Staff • VISTA Site Staff Experience: • New to CNCS, VISTA • May be new to federal grant management Today’s Target Audience Dial: 866-267-3008 Prerequisites: • Assume participants completed VISTA 101 and VISTA 201 • Courses are located on the VISTA Campus: www.vistacampus.gov/vista-sponsor-orientation-materials 3

Today’s Agenda Dial: 866-267-3008 • Where to Start? • The Big Picture • Core Responsibilities • Keys to Success • Next Steps and Wrap-up • Q&A Acronym Bingo Dial: 866-267-3008 • Check the Handout panel under the Chat panel to download a one page acronym bingo. • Your goal: Fill in all the blanks by the time we wrap ‐ up! 4

Help Topics Dial: 866-267-3008  Grant Application  Performance Measures  Member Management  Application Instructions  Recruitment  Terms and Conditions  Reporting  VADs CNCS eGrants Website  Branding  Member Handbook  Posters  Sponsor Handbook  Buttons VISTA  Reporting  Flyers Publications  Webinars Campus National CNCS State Service Office  Compliance Hotline  eGrants Issues  Member issues  Member Pay Questions Code of  Approval of sub ‐ sites  Relocation Benefits  VAD Changes/Approvals Federal  Cost Share Billing  Grant Continuations Regulations  Amendments  When all else fails…  Federal Regulations  Laws of VISTA Communication Dial: 866-267-3008 Key Resources Dial: 866-267-3008 • CNCS State Office: www.nationalservice.gov/stateoffices • VISTA Sponsor Assistance: • www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorpsvista/vistaoutreach pubs.nationalservice.gov • VISTA Campus: www.vistacampus.gov • VISTA Member Handbook • VISTA Sponsor Manual 5

Key Resources Dial: 866-267-3008 • CNCS State Office: www.nationalservice.gov/stateoffices • VISTA Sponsor Assistance: • www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorpsvista/vistaoutreach pubs.nationalservice.gov • VISTA Campus: www.vistacampus.gov • VISTA Member Handbook • VISTA Sponsor Manual • National Service Hotline: 800-942-2677 • eGrants technical issues, option 3 • VISTA Member Support Unit, option 6 • VISTA Gear: pubs.nationalservice.gov and www.nationalservicegear.org What is CNCS? Dial: 866-267-3008 • The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is an independent federal agency charged with funding local service programs and mobilizing Americans to serve their communities. • Our Mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. 6

What are CNCS programs? Dial: 866-267-3008 What are CNCS programs? Dial: 866-267-3008 What are CNCS programs? Dial: 866-267-3008 7

What are CNCS programs? Dial: 866-267-3008 New Mexico: New Mexico: _ Senior Corps projects _ VISTA projects _ Senior Corps volunteers _ VISTA volunteers What is the history of VISTA? Dial: 866-267-3008 • 1964: Economic Opportunity Act • 1973: Domestic Volunteer Service Act • 1993: National and Community Service Trust Act • 2009: Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act What are VISTA's mission and core Dial: 866-267-3008 principles? Mission • To strengthen organizations that alleviate poverty through volunteering and the mobilization of resources. Program Objectives • To strengthen local agencies and organizations to carry out the purpose of the program. • To encourage volunteer service at the local level. • To generate the commitment of private sector resources. Core Principles • Anti-Poverty Focus • Community Empowerment • Capacity Building • Sustainable Solutions 8

Wha What ar are so some ke key te terms and and defin definitio tions? s? Dial: 866-267-3008 • VISTA Project • Project Sponsor • Project Director • Supervisor • CNCS State Office What is the role of the CNCS State Office? Dial: 866-267-3008 Please type your answer in the Chat panel: Who is your Corporation for National and Community Service Program Officer? What is the role of the CNCS State Office? Dial: 866-267-3008 • Helps develop, manage, and monitor VISTA projects • Support your supervision of VISTA members and intervene in emergencies or difficult situations • Connect you to resources and provide training and technical assistance 9

What is the role of the CNCS State Office? Dial: 866-267-3008 • Helps develop, manage, and monitor VISTA projects • Support your supervision of VISTA members and intervene in emergencies or difficult situations • Connect you to resources and provide training and technical assistance • Approve suitable and eligible candidates for service • Terminate members from service About VISTA Members Dial: 866-267-3008 • Full-time service commitment • 365 day term • Indirect service • Alleviate poverty • Build capacity • Promote sustainability • Members • Identify VISTAs as members • Members serve at sponsoring programs • Receive living allowance Key Member Topics Dial: 866-267-3008  Benefits • Body Text & Bullet Points  Forms  End of Service Benefits  Travel  Service Letters 10

Key Member Topics Dial: 866-267-3008 Benefits • Living allowance • Child care • Health benefits • 10 days annual leave • 10 days medical leave Key Member Topics Dial: 866-267-3008 Benefits • Living allowance • Child care • Health benefits • 10 days annual leave • 10 days medical leave Forms • W-4 • Direct deposit • Unpaid compensation beneficiary Key Member Topics Dial: 866-267-3008 Benefits End of Service Benefits • Living allowance • Education award • Child care • Cash stipend • Health benefits • Interest accrual payment • 10 days annual leave • Forbearance requests • 10 days medical leave • Non-Competitive eligibility Forms Travel • W-4 • Reimbursements • Direct deposit • Emergency • Unpaid compensation beneficiary Service Letters • Verification of service • Income disregard 11

More Resources: Member Benefits Dial: 866-267-3008 VISTA Campus and Benefits Hub: • www.vistacampus.gov/in-service/ benefits-service VISTA Member Handbook: • www.vistacampus.gov/lessons/ vista-member-handbook-0 National Service Hotline and VISTA Member • Support Unit: https://questions.nationalservice.gov/ Today’s Agenda Dial: 866-267-3008  Where to Start?  The Big Picture • Core Responsibilities • Keys to Success • Next Steps and Wrap-up • Q&A 12

Cor Core Responsi sponsibi bili liti ties es: Dial: 866-267-3008 Me Membe mber Ma Manage geme ment  VISTA Assignment Descriptions • Development, recruitment, execution  Recruit and recommend individuals for service • Develop and submit compelling Opportunity Listings in My AmeriCorps  Provide on-site orientation and training • Understand VISTA Member Orientation requirements • Timeline for fingerprint kit requirements Core Responsi Cor sponsibi bili liti ties es: Dial: 866-267-3008 Me Membe mber Ma Manage geme ment  Day-to-day supervision and support • Providing appropriate space, supplies, equipment • Addressing reasonable accommodation requests • Activities must align with the VISTA Assignment Description  Oversee member issues • Address early and inform CNCS State Office • Only CNCS State Office can approve/remove • Document! Cor Core Responsi sponsibi bili liti ties es: Dial: 866-267-3008 Me Membe mber Ma Manage geme ment  Time-keeping • Document!  Data management • Track accomplishments 13