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AmeriCorps*VISTA Member Resources

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Applying to Become a VISTA

How to become a VISTA Member
How to become a VISTA Leader
AmeriCorps*VISTA Application (MyAmericorps)
- Member End-of-Service Benefit Election (MyAmericorps)
- Use of Vehicle V-81 (MyAmericorps)
Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency
PSO Travel Registration Form

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Benefits Information for VISTA Members

AmeriCorps*VISTA Handbook
KsCC VISTA Handbook
Stipends

Forbearance Request (MyAmericorps)
Direct Deposit Form (MyAmericorps)

Taxes
- Kansas Housing Benefit Taxation Policy
- IRS Form W4 - Witholding (MyAmericorps)
- IRS Form W5 - Earned Income Tax Credit Advance Payment (MyAmericorps)
Leave

Personal and Sick Leave - Personal and sick leave are also tracked on monthly reports and should be recorded with your service hours. VISTAs are granted 10 personal days and 10 sick days which can be used throughout your year of service, but you must have personal leave approved in advance by your supervisor and notify the VISTA Leader of your leave dates 5 business days in advance. When you need to take a sick day, KsCC recommends notifying your supervisor by phone AND email as soon as you think you will need to stay home for the day.
Breaks and Office Closings - Your office or campus may close for some or all federal holidays. Your service calendar follows that of your office, NOT the student calendar. During academic breaks, office closings are usually shorter than students’ breaks, and you are expected to serve when your host site’s offices are open (unless you have arranged in advance to take personal leave). Please talk to your supervisor during your on-site orientation about when offices will close for holidays and breaks. If your campus closes for a day that is not a federal holiday, you may be required to serve anyway – please talk to the VISTA Leader.

Health Care
- Overview
- Health Benefits Enrollment Questionnaire (Seven Corners)
- Pre-Existing Condition Information (Seven Corners)
Child Care
- AmeriCorps Child Care (CARE)
Life Insurance
- Beneficiary Designation Form (MyAmericorps)
Public Benefits
- Govbenefits.gov (This is a website has listing of all federal and state government programs and services which you may be interested in applying for).
- Public Benefit Eligibility / Income Disregard Letter
- Food Stamps
- Energy Assistance
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Veterans Benefits
VISTA Member Support Unit (VMSU)
- (866) 473-5733
- VISTAMemberSupportUnit@cns.gov

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Reporting

Monthly Progress Reports
Quarterly Progress Reports
- Community Partnerships
  - Submission Checklist
  - Stats and Performance Measures
- Low-Income/First Generation Access and Success
  - Submission Checklist
  - Stats and Performance Measures
- Service-Learning
  - Submission Checklist
  - Stats and Performance Measures
- Supporting Documents Cover Sheet
2009-2010 Reporting Schedule

Monthly reports are due by email to the VISTA Leader and Host Site Supervisor, two business days before the last working day of the month. (November and December dates are adjusted for holidays) These dates allow us to send your highlights to the CNCS state office in time for their monthly report.

If a Report due date conflicts with a major event on the VISTA’s schedule, contact the Campus Compact office in advance to request an extension.

Month	Monthly Report Due	Quarter of VISTA Service	Quarterly Report Due
August	Friday 8/27	1st (August, September, October)	Friday 11/06
September	Monday 9/28
October	Wednesday 10/28
November	Friday 11/20	2nd (November, December, January)	Friday 2/05
December	Friday 12/18
January	Wednesday 1/27*
February	Wednesday 2/24	3rd (February, March, April)	Friday 5/08
March	Monday 3/29
April	Wednesday 4/28
May	Thursday 5/27	4th (May, June, July)	Friday 8/07**
June	Monday 6/28
July	Wednesday 7/28

*6-month Performance Evaluation is also due at this time.
**VISTAs exiting in July should send a Quarterly report covering May, June and July by the beginning of their last week of service.

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