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Who can apply to host a VISTA?
NC Campus Compact member campuses may apply with a community partner OR community-based organizations may apply with a member campus partner. VISTAs should spend time on-site regularly with both partners.
If our site currently hosts a VISTA, do we need to re-apply?
If your site currently hosts a Campus Compact VISTA, you must complete the continuation application below, including a new VAD.
What kinds of projects can NC Campus Compact VISTA members support?
VISTA placements should support creation or expansion of projects that utilize campus/community partnership(s) to address ONE of the following focus areas:
Economic Opportunity – projects that provide housing or financial literacy services to low-income people.
Education - projects that advance K-12 success for at-risk students through mentoring, academic support, or whole-school partnerships.
Healthy Futures - projects that improve access to nutritious food for low-income individuals and communities.
VISTAs may also organize events for national days of service, including MLK Day of Service. For a list of current host sites and project descriptions, review this VISTA VIEW Blog post.
What are the costs of hosting a VISTA?
The 2015-16 host site administrative fee will be $4500 per placement, paid to NC Campus Compact by July 1. Host sites must also set aside funds to cover or reimburse members for local, business-related travel costs and professional development. Host sites must designate a VISTA supervisor to oversee the member's day to day work and provide work space and supplies necessary for carrying out duties. Optional: host sites may provide supplemental housing support to members following VISTA guidelines. VISTA member living stipend and education award are paid directly to the member by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
How does my organization apply to be a host site?
Submit a Letter of Intent to Apply by Dec. 31, 2014. The letter should be on letterhead and sent as an email attachment to Chad Fogleman, VISTA Program Coordinator, at cfogleman2(@)elon.edu. Letter writers are encouraged to cc your site’s “authorizing official” on the email. (The authorizing official is the person who will eventually sign the Memorandum of Agreement and authorize transmission of funds). The letter should:
state your organization’s intention to apply (or re-apply)
say how many VISTA positions your site would seek
state the project focus area(s) (healthy futures/ education/ economic opportunity)
briefly describe what you’d expect the 2015-16 VISTA placement(s) to accomplish, including expected campus/community partners
Complete and submit application materials by February 20, 2015.
January 9 2014-15 Host Site Application released
January 23 Optional: Technical assistance call for Host Site Applicants (1 PM)
February 20 Deadline: Proposals from New and Continuing Host Sites
March 6 Host Sites notified of VISTA placement, candidate recruitment begins
May 1 Signed Memorandum of Agreement due
June 3 (Tent.): Required (New) VISTA Supervisors Orientation, Elon, NC
June 5 Deadline: Host Sites select VISTA candidate(s)
July 1 Administrative fee due
Aug. 3-6 New VISTAs attend CNCS Pre-Service Orientation (PSO) in Atlanta, GA
Aug. 7 (Friday) New VISTAs arrive on site, first day of service
VISTA Orientation Schedule
Aug. 11 1 PM Required Webinar/Call: Elevator Speech, Time Management, Theory of Change
Aug. 18 1 PM Required Webinar/Call: Asset Inventory, Partnership Development
Aug. 27-28 Required VISTA Member Orientation, Elon, NC
The host site application and additional materials should be submitted via email to:
Chad Fogleman, NC Campus Compact Program Coordinator
Email: cfogleman2(@)elon.edu
Phone: 336-278-7197
Host Site Application (for New Sites) or Host Site Continuation (for Continuing Sites) - (download below)
Host Site Agreement Form (for both New & Continuing, download below)
Campus/Community Partner Letter of Support
Host Site Supervisor Resume (New Sites)
These calls are for VISTA Host Site Applicants preparing the 2015-16 host site proposal. These sessions will review the host site application and offer resources and guidance for completing the proposal. Each session will include an online meeting and simultaneous conference call. Campus and community host site applicants and partners are invited to join.
Register to receive call-in/log-in info.
You may also like to review our RESOURCES FOR SUPERVISORS.
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