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Welcome
This month, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, held annually on August 31. Many CHLI AmeriCorps members support overdose prevention and harm reduction initiatives across the state. Members have launched Nalox-box projects, film screenings and discussions, peer outreach programs, and more. If you are interested in connecting with fellow members working on a specific initiative, reach out to your VISTA Leads for an introduction! For more opportunities to connect with fellow members, attend the August Coffee Break where members will be highlighting their special overdose prevention projects.
As we begin to transition back to school, now is a great time to consider new ways to engage with students, parents, and schools. Below, you’ll also find a variety of resources to help you meaningfully support younger community members. Current AmeriCorps members at OC-CARES recently hosted a conference for students at higher risk of overdose; for more information, read the spotlight below.
As always, please reach out to your Leads for support.
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.