Direct Service OR Capacity Building
The VISTA member signs people up at a voter registration drive while on the clock
What is a Prohibited Activity
CNCS
What is Corporation for National and Community Service (the previous name for AmeriCorps)
It is okay if a VISTA is responsible for overseeing daily activities of interns
What is No
The amount of days that a VISTA is given as time off for the year
What is 20 (10 personal, 10 sick)
If I'm in the hospital or arrested, I should...
Let my supervisor know ASAP
ALTSD
What is Aging & Long-Term Services Department
VISTA members are considered federal employees
What is No (except for limited purposes, including the Hatch Act)
When using my personal vehicle for work-related travel, I receive...
Mileage reimbursement
Document that guides my daily activities
What is VISTA Assignment Description (VAD)
VMSU
VISTA Member Support Unit
VISTA members can develop and conduct workshops
What is Yes (if they are testing the curriculum, then pass it off to a volunteer or staff member)
This can happen if you fail to notify program staff of an absence
What is written or verbal warning--attendance policy.
Who I contact with a pay question
VMSU
NCE
Non-Competitive Eligibility (special status in federal hiring for one year after completing VISTA service)
I have free access to telehealth services
Yes!
VISTA member trains mentors at the beginning of each term.
What is Direct Service (because this was repeated each term. You can train a group of mentors to test a mentor training program)
Participating in a march or demonstration
As long as you aren't on AmeriCorps time, do not identify yourself as an AmeriCorps member, and do not wear any AmeriCorps branded items
When I receive loan deferment during VISTA service, who pays the accrued interest
National Service Trust (at the end of your service term)
I am going to have a great year and follow ALL policies of the VISTA program
What is YES!