The VISTA member will: - research Appalshop's past oral history and story-gathering practices - identify existing best practices and gaps - map potential host organizations and partnerships - create templates for future story-collection projects - develop a tool-kit for staff on how to conduct and coordinate oral histories and story-telling with partners - research potential new partners - research past and potential funding sources that Appalshop can pursue - research new community and national partnerships that strengthen the program with new opportunities