Welcome New AmeriCorps VISTA Subsites!
My name is Josh Painter. I am the VISTA Coordinator for Think Tank Inc.’s VISTA project. I am excited to get to know you as you join our VISTA project! On this webpage, you will find materials for the recruitment, onboarding and ongoing support of your new VISTA.
As a new subsite, I have a few questions for you.
Do you want to increase your ability to end poverty in your community? What activities can help your organization reach this goal?
Could you use help tracking donors, recruiting volunteers or developing other systems that build capacity to meet the needs of your community?
Do you have a dream project that addresses a community need but not the resources to get it off the ground?
I know hosting an AmeriCorps VISTA was a good choice to get closer to accomplishing these goals! Congratulations! The impact of VISTA is extraordinary. Again, sub-site materials have been provided below for your “one-stop shop” of all the information you will need for you and your VISTA to have a successful year!
I look forward to this year and our work together!
Josh Painter
Get great applicants!
Submit Job Posting for my VISTA to help with recruitment, take a few moments to complete the form in our VISTA Portal.
See who has applied!
Find Applications Submitted. Take time each week to look at the applications uploaded to your unique Google Drive folder and schedule interviews!
Scheduling interviews? Check out the materials below for interview templates and a benefit sheet to share with applicants.
Found the right the VISTA?
Share details on the VISTA we have selected. Once you have interviewed and found the best candidate for your organization, take a moment to complete the recomm
VISTA Sub-Site Resources
Application Instructions
The first step is to apply! Find out how to apply and what is required to be a Sub-Site. This form will give you step by step instructions to get you into the AmeriCorps VISTA family!
Interview Guide
Asking the right questions can make all the difference in having a great VISTA and having a successful year.
Sub-Site Application
Fill out the application in detail. It should include what your organization does and how it connects to Think Tank and our practices.
Recruitment Toolkit
Finding, vetting, and selecting the right candidate(s) for your VISTA project is critical. Effective VISTA member recruitment involves thoughtful planning. This form will cover everything you need to know from VISTA Campus all the way to Google Ads.
Training + Onboarding Materials
Program Handbook
One-stop-shop for everything you need to know to get you started as a VISTA. You will receive a hard-copy of this handbook during your orientation.
Onboarding Timeline + Checklist
A timeline and checklist to head you in the right direction on your way to becoming a VISTA.
Orientation Plan
Scheduled plan on how to navigate your first two weeks as a VISTA. Not all steps are required but it is a great outline to get started if your site does not already have a plan
Member Materials
Here is a look into all the materials (timesheets, reports, etc.) that your VISTA members receive during their service.
Check out the materials to help your VISTA Member have the best year of service!
