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Welcome
In the month of May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. As AmeriCorps members, we work to shine a light on behavioral health and break the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use in our communities. Prioritizing our own mental health while supporting our communities can be difficult but is just as important. Mental health is a vital part of overall wellbeing; it affects all of us, and prioritizing emotional, social, and psychological support is essential. Navigating service in the current political climate with uncertainty for AmeriCorps’ future can be stressful, but remember that there is a team here to support you.
Taking care of your mental health and wellbeing empowers you to show up as your most engaged self and allows you to lean in to the many professional benefits and rewards of your service year experience. AmeriCorps is more than a year of service; it’s an investment in your future. Whether you're preparing for grad school, launching a career, or exploring new paths; the skills, connections, and experiences you gain here will last long after your term ends. With benefits like the Segal Education Award, professional development resources, and networking opportunities, AmeriCorps and the CHLI team aim to help you take your next steps.
Whether you need support accessing behavioral health resources, navigating next steps, or just processing the ups and downs of service – your team of VISTA leads and CHLI staff are here to support you. Please reach out for support; we’re all in this together.
AmeriCorps Member Spotlight
Learn more about our members and their service journey.
Upcoming Events
Click here for a breakdown of the CHLI AmeriCorps VISTA Hub events and attendance requirements.
Monthly Learning Networks (MLNs)
Monthly Learning Networks (MLNs) are professional development webinars designed for service members. These occur on the third Wednesday of the month at 11:30 am PST. Members are required to attend all MLNs. Please ensure your supervisors know you must attend these sessions as a required part of your service.
Coffee Breaks
Coffee Breaks are optional virtual meetings for AmeriCorps VISTA members to hang out, connect, and chat with others and the Leads.
VISTA Professional Development Series
The VISTA Professional Development Series is CHLI’s newest offering for AmeriCorps VISTA members. These hands-on, informal professional development sessions focus on small group conversations to help you navigate career and academic opportunities. Topics will include resume writing, interview skills, funding your education, and more. Members are required to attend three sessions during their year of service. Members may select which sessions to attend and are encouraged to attend any session that is relevant to their future goals.
Quarterly Check-ins
Members are scheduled for check-in calls with their Leads every three months. Your Leads will contact you during your scheduled month to arrange a time for a 30-minute call. These check-ins are a required part of your service.
Professional Development
Slides and recordings for each item will be posted after the event. Please check back for the latest content.
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LinkedIn - Leveraging your social network
Workplan activities
Explore potential projects based on examples from prior CHLI AmeriCorps VISTA Hub Members. Current members are encouraged to reach out to their AmeriCorps VISTA Leads for specific materials or resources to support new projects and connect with members who have done similar projects.
Resources
Documents, presentations, and other resources to help you throughout your service journey.
For AmeriCorps Supervisors
Get resources that support you in your role as an AmeriCorps supervisor, including member recruitment, working with host sites, and weekly supervision.