The member handbook specifically for VISTA members
The VISTA Member Handbook was created by CNCS. The handbook introduces members to AmeriCorps*VISTA, its mission, history, guidelines and policies, and to their roles and responsibilities as AmeriCorps*VISTA members.
Use this resource to:
- provide VISTA members with the information they need to know to be successful.
Download this resource:
- Contents
- Chapter 1—Background and Purpose
- Chapter 2—Overview of Your Year in Americorps*Vista
- Chapter 3—Working at your Project
- Chapter 4—Training & Technical Assistance
- Chapter 5—Financial Support
- Chapter 6—Educational Benefits
- Chapter 7—Travel & Transportation Support
- Chapter 8—Health Care Support
- Chapter 9—Leave Benefits
- Chapter 10—Americorps*Vista Leaders
- Chapter 11—End of Service
- Chapter 12—Administrative Policies
- Chapter 13—Other Terms & Conditions of Service
- Chapter 14—Basic Laws & Federal Regulations
- Chapter 15—Appendix A & Appendix B: Administrative Forms
- Chapter 16—Appendix C: Regulations, Rules, and Guidelines
- Chapter 17—Appendix D: Special Policies from the Chief Executive Officer
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