Identifying your Needs

This resource was created by the Northwest Regional Educational Lab (NWREL) and Bank Street College (BSC) training team. NWREL/BSC has been a Training and Technical Assistance provider for AmeriCorps VISTA since 1998. They design and deliver the Pre-Service Orientation (PSO) and the Supervisor Orientation (SO), as well as other events.

NWREL/BSC uses this handout in the Supervisor Orientation to help new VISTA supervisors reflect on the needs of their organization before they begin interviewing VISTAs.

Use this resource to:

• Identify the goals and outcomes of your project
• Identify the behaviors, attitudes and skills you are looking for in a member candidate
• Plan your interview process
• Define the types of member candidates you are looking for

Here are some other resources that you might find helpful.

• Applicant Screening form
• What to Look for in an Applicant