Below are several sample OSOT agendas and planning documents that have been used successfully. They are to serve as examples—your OSOT may be longer or shorter. Significant detail is provided to give you an idea of the content that might be included and how activities might be carried out. The nature of your plan will depend on the particular characteristics of your organization, project, and VISTA member.

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• OSOT Planning Worksheet
• OSOT Checklist
• OSOT Template
• OSOT Themes and Activities

• Two-week OSOT (State-wide capacity building example)
• Three-week OSOT (State-wide capacity building example)
• Three-week OSOT (CNCS model)
• Three-week OSOT (Youth Conservation Corps example)

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