Workshop Overview:

Choose a Cause

1. Make a List of Causes you want to focus on

2. Narrow the list down to your top 5 (or less)

3. Circle/Pick ONE specifically you'd like to focus on

4. Narrow down the cause

Example: Racism → anti-black racism → police brutality → lack of accountability for black deaths in police custody → in my local area

TIP: Try narrowing down by asking questions of who, where, when, how

Skills, Experience, Resources

1. Create a list of the skills, resources, privileges, knowledge and experiences that you can bring/contribute as a person (does not have to be activist related)

2. Choose your TOP 3 (THREE) and write them down.

Examples: Money — Time — Space/Environment — Printer — First-hand Knowledge or Experience — Artistic Skills — Editing Skills — Communication Skills — Comfortable with Emails — Research Skills — Teaching Skills — Web Design — Multi-lingual — Sign-Language — Public Speaking Skills — Baking or Cooking Skills — Transcribing Skills — Events Organizing — Sewing Skills — Care-Taking Skills — Listening Skills — Social Media Management — First-Aid Skills — Poster Design and Promotional Skills — Large/Decent Social Media Following — Project Management — Own a vehicle & license — ANYTHING!

3. THINK - What do you not have? What people might you need to collaborate with? What resources or skills did you not consider before but think you might need?

What Kind of Person are you?

1. Write down in three columns: (A) Yes, this is me (B) No, this definitely is not me (C) Depends on the day

2. Categorize the following words within those three columns:

   • Organizer

   • Connector

   • Teacher

   • Speaker

   • Researcher

   • Healer

   • Crafter

   • Risk-Taker

   • Communicator

3. Add any other words that describe roles that reflect your personality (Advocate, influencer, etc)

4. Add any other words that DON'T describe... personality. It's good to identify an set boundaries and limitations for yourself.

5. Look at the words in your "Depends" column - What changes the "Depends" to "Yes or "No?

   • Example: "Public Speaking would be a yes if... it's in a classroom or small-group setting"

Choose your P.A.C.E

1. Think about your specific cause and write down ideas you have for how each of these four areas might help with iy:

   1. Politics & Policy (examples below)

      • Voting

      • Contacting officials

      • Attending Meetings

      • Personalizing Emails

      • Volunteering

      • Discussing with & Encouraging others

      • Running for Office

   2. Advocacy & Direct Action (examples below)

      • Researching activist groups & projects

      • Joining a group/program/project instead of creating one

      • Attending and/or Organizing events, protests, sit-ins, marches, strikes, occupations, etc.

      • Provide medical, child care or legal support for protestors/volunteers

      • Create graphics

      • Help fact-check, provide first-hand knowledge or experience

      • Script/Create Newsletters

   3. Charities (examples below)

      • Fundraising

      • Working for a NGO/Non-Profit

   4. Education (examples below)

      • Researching

      • Fact-Checking Resources

      • Sharing other people resources & posts

      • Working with local schools or educational spaces

Choose One Goal

1. Think of one tangible S.M.A.R.T goal that can help towards your cause.

   • Specific

   • Measurable

   • Achievable

   • Relevant

   • Time-Oriented

     • What do you want to do/accomplish?

     • How are you going to track your progress?

     • Does your goal help your cause?

     • When is your deadline?

TIP: If these goals seem too big, split them into smaller goals instead!
Examples:
- Get XXXXX added to the High School Curriculum
- Organize a Fundraiser to raise $XXXX for XXXXX
- Run an awareness campaign for XXXXX
- Get a job in the XXXXX charity/NGO

Make a List

1. Write a list of tangible things you can do/actions you can take to move towards your goal.Scenario: You have noticed homophobic comments going through your school, unchallenged by staff.Goal: Have all teachers at your school be given comprehensive training in how to respond.Long-term Goal: Create an inclusive environment for all staff and students.Steps you might take:

   • Research organizations that might already do this type of training.

   • Collect testimonials from students who have suffered as a result of lack of training.

   • Schedule a meeting with your headteacher to discuss the proposal.

   • Discover what current training is available to teachers at the school in other ares of pastoral care.

   • Research the laws in your area, re: anti-discrimination and see if any of them apply.

   • What are the potential challenges?

   • How might these challenges be overcome?

2. Put them in chronological order. What needs to be done/accomplished first?

Work out a Schedule

1. How are you going to fit this into your life right now and in the future?

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