Member training and development promotes personal growth, deeper knowledge and skill development, and new perspectives. The resources and information in this section will help you deliver training on specific topics. For help creating new training or adapting these trainings to your needs, see Designing Effective Training.

• Active Citizenship – Download activities to create a culture of civic engagement.
• Conflict Resolution – Find resources and training to help members understand how they approach conflict and gain the skills they need to put relationships back on track.
• Embracing Diversity – Read tips for selecting a diversity trainer and download training to help members become culturally sensitive.
• Handling Difficult Situations – Use real-life scenarios (gathered from youth corps and conservation corps programs) as the basis for talking about a wide range of problematic member behaviors and situations.
• Leadership – Find resources and training modules to help members develop interpersonal and project skills to become successful leaders.
• Member Wellness – See tips access resources for training to ensure the psychological and emotional health of members.
• Project Management – Find resources and training modules to help members develop skills in facilitation, visioning and project planning.
• Recruiting and Managing Volunteers – Find tools and resources to help members work successfully with community volunteers.
• Creating a Book Club –Read about one VISTA program's innovative training approach.
• Working as a Team – Gain ideas and resources for projects that develop teamwork skills while getting the job done.
• Preparing a Portfolio –Use this process to help members document and reflect on their work.

Online Tutorials for Members:

• What's Next – resources members can use throughout their year of service to clarify their thinking about going to college, starting a career, or continuing to serve.
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award – processes for making sense of the award and to avoid losing money.

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