Resources
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Ins & Outs of VISTA Service
- PSP VISTA Member Handbook (pdf) - specific to PSP
- AmeriCorps VISTA Member Handbook (pdf) (for ALL VISTAs across the country)
- Benefits of VISTA Service
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PSP YouTube Channel
- PSP YouTube Channel (various training videos)
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Google Drive Training
- Google Workspace & Learning Center
- Google Drive Applications Training
- Training specific to individual Google collaboration and file storage applications.
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Working with Students
- Every Kid Needs a Champion (7:34) - A great TED Talk with Rita Pierson on building relationships with your students.
- Improving Attendance for Students- This Resource Center, managed by Attendance Works, provides trainings, printables, exercises, and other resource to assist you and your school in improving student attendance.
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Communication & Building Relationships
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Writing, Fundraising, and Events
- Writing a Federal Resume - Hoping to apply for a federal job and looking for tips on how to prepare your resume? Check out these resources: federal resume writing slideshow (pdf) and federal resume handout (pdf).
Download and alter these templates to fit your needs!
- Donation Request Template (doc)
- Donation Follow Up Template (doc)
Look over this doc for help on how to solicit donations in the community! - Fund Raising & Event Planning
- How to plan a successful fundraiser (pptx) - discussing tips on planning a successful fundraising event. Created by The Family Place's Britney Bird and VISTA Alumna Ashlee Flitton.
- Fundraising Ideas List (pdf) developed by Help Hope Live - Canva.com - Canva is an online design and publishing tool with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design anything and publish anywhere."
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Managing Your money
Blog: Managing Your Money as an AmeriCorps Member -
Post Service
Join AmeriCorps Alums, coordinated by Service Year Alliance!
Understanding Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness