Resources for VISTA Supervisors

Hello VISTA supervisors! On this page, you will find links to important VISTA policies and requirements, information about VISTA recruitment, and other helpful resources for you as a VISTA Supervisor. Please bookmark this page so you can easily access it and refer back to it for anything you may need throughout the year. Further questions about VISTA policy? Check out the searchable VISTA handbook created by CNCS.  Still have questions? Contact Carmen Denison, VISTA Program Manager.

Important VISTA Policies

VISTA Holidays, Leave, and Time Off
VISTA Prohibited Activities
Campus Compact of Oregon Teleservice Policy 
Outside Employment Policy
Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Guidelines
Grievance Policy

 VISTA Paperwork and Forms
Your VISTA will ask for your approval for the following forms throughout their service year.  
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Timesheet Template (Due on the 15th and last business day of the month)
Member Development Plan (Due 10/7)
Winter Service Plan (Due 10/28)
Quarterly Report Online Survey (Due 12/16, 3/10, 6/9, 8/20) 
VISTA Performance Evaluation (Due 1/27 & 7/14)
Site Visit Packet (Campus Compact visits in Feb or Mar)

 Supporting Your VISTA

Supervisor Requirements
Supervisor Checklist and calendar
On Site Orientation Checklist and Best Practices
VISTA Orientation: Supervisor Training Webinar (slides)
Supervisor and VISTA 1:1 - Things to Cover in your First Meeting
Constructing a VISTA Assignment Description (VAD)
VAD Template
Supervisor Trainings Available on VISTA Campus

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