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Welcome
Welcome to October! This month brings new opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together. We’re excited to introduce our new VISTA Leader, Kiera Eckhardt. She has served as an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer with Refugee Services in Tampa, Florida, and as a VISTA Leader with Wichita State University's Community Engagement Institute. She is most excited about sharing different professional development tools with you while serving as your VISTA Leader. We look forward to having her join us to support you and our VISTA Hub programming.
This month’s Monthly Learning Network (MLN) on Storytelling with Data highlights how the work we do during service creates stories of progress, growth, and impact, and how the data we collect can bring those stories to life. Taking a closer look at our accomplishments helps us recognize the difference being made while also finding meaningful ways to share that impact with others. Whether it’s a milestone reached, a goal accomplished, or a change within the community, each piece of information helps tell a larger story about the value of service. As you continue serving your communities, remember to take time to recognize the progress you are making along the way. As always, your VISTA Leads are here to support you in sharing your successes and encouraging you throughout your service journey.
Thank you for your continued commitment to service and for the positive impact you make in the communities you serve.
Yours in service,
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.
VISTA Hub Fall Convening - Required
The next bi-annual convening has been scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2026 from 9:30AM to 12:30PM PT. The VISTA Hub Convening is a half-day, virtual event that is similar to a mini conference. This event is just for AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers sponsored by CHLI. The convening offers an opportunity for volunteers to learn and connect with one another. As a reminder, attendance is a required component of your AmeriCorps VISTA service. Be sure to check your emails for Zoom links and calendar invites.
Registration link coming soon!
Professional Development
Slides and recordings for each item will be posted after the event. Please check back for the latest content.
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.