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WORC's Principles of Community Organizing is a hands-on
workshop covering the basics of leadership, fundraising, organizational
development, and community organizing.
The next workshop is scheduled
for:
Home on the Range
220 South 27th Street
Billings, MT
"I’ve attended several community
organizing trainings and this was the most complete training that
I’ve ever been to."
-Felicia Trevor, Director, Stepstone, a Project of COMPASS.
These workshops cover the most important skills for organizers
and leaders of grassroots community organizations.
- Why we organize
- Role of leaders and staff
- Membership recruitment
- Developing an issue campaign
- Planning and taking actions
- Leadership development
- Healthy organizations
- Building strong relationships
- Working with the media
- Running good meetings
- Grassroots fundraising
To make these workshops lively, effective, and
participatory, trainers
use small group activities, videos, role plays, and open discussion.
Each participant receives a copy of Applying the Principles
of Community Organizing, a practical notebook of support materials.
"I wanted to be energized to do my job.
I am. I wanted
to take ideas back to my organization. I will."
Betty Kijewski, Montana Human Rights Network.
Tuition is $50 for staff and members in the WORC network and $300 for outside participants.
Tuition does not cover meals, travel, or lodging.
Members in the WORC network are eligible for the $50 tuition upon approval of their member group and WORC. Interested members must contact their member group when applying for the training to receive the lower rate.
How to apply – Staff and members in the WORC network
- Contact your member group about your participation.
- Complete the application online or mail or fax it to WORC
- Explain why you want to participate in the training and how it will benefit your member group.
- Pay $50 tuition fee.
- Arrange travel and lodging.
How to apply – Participants from outside the WORC network
- Complete the application online or mail or fax it to WORC.
- Explain why you want to participate in the training.
- Upon acceptance of your application by WORC, pay $300 tuition fee.
- Arrange travel and lodging.
Reserve Your Seat
Space is limited. WORC members and staff have priority placement. WORC reserves your
space in the training after approval of your application and payment of the fee. Applicant agrees
to attend all sessions of the training.
Apply TODAY.
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