http://digitalartscorps.org/taxonomy/term/1327/0 en http://digitalartscorps.org/node/1751 <p><img src="http://digitalartscorps.org/sites/digitalartscorps.org/files/vistayearGraphic2.jpg" width="600" /></p> <p>During the first 2 months of DASCorps service VISTAs much of their time will be spent trying to find their 'place' at their host organization.</p> <p><strong>Some typical VISTA behavior:</strong><br /> - Feelings of excitement, anticipation, and optimism; also feelings of suspicion, fea, and anxiety about the job ahead<br /> - Identification of its reason and existence<br /> - Self-orientation<br /> - Identification of the task to be accomplished<br /> - Exploration and discovery of how to interact with coworkers</p> <p><strong>Some general tips for VISTAs during this time:</strong><br /> - Be informed; read everything you can about the program and about the subject or population with whom you will be working<br /> - Be open-minded; be professional; be yourself<br /> - Voice your thoughts<br /> - Commit to having a good year<br /> - Start a journal<br /> - Start initial thinking about life after AmeriCorps one year from now</p> forming Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:03:59 +0000 Bill Brown 1751 at http://digitalartscorps.org