1-Day Community Building Intensive for Connectors and Community Organizers

The 1-Day Community Building Intensive That Changes Everything For Real Estate, Non-Profit Housing, Service Organizations & Municipalities Practical workshops and training for resident leaders, community organizers, and on-site allies who want to build resilient places to live, work, or play. Learn bottom-up principles, use the latest tools and community science, and leave ready to grow belonging from the ground up. Built on the Minivillage Community Model™.9.30am - 4.00pm with lunch · In-Person (Vancouver, BC) · Up to 20 participantsTailored for: Community organizers • Resident leaders • On-site staff • Natural connectors in buildings, workplaces, and neighbourhoods “It was exciting and validating - every staff member left with practical insights we could apply immediately. ” — Wendy Pedersen, ED, SRO Collaborative “By integrating Minivillage at The Hamilton Bank Building, we’re giving residents the tools to engage, build relationships, and shape their own living experience”. — Jordan MacDonald, CEO, fabric living Less programming. More weaving Foundations of connection - bottom-up principles that make connection practical, repeatable, and durable in your local context. A plan you can execute - create a community plan to move from ideas to actions that build belonging. Tools you’ll use tomorrow - templates and techniques to start conversations, host gatherings, and strengthen everyday ties immediately. Meet allies & stay in touch - learn with other community builders across the Lower Mainland; compare challenges and share solutions. Why this matters Disconnection creates problems. When neighbours don’t know each other, small issues escalate; frequent, friendly contact reduces complaints and churn. Top-down doesn’t work. Behaviour and neighbourliness only changes with bottom-up ownership and everyday “weaving.” Progress must be visible. Simple measures (participation, touchpoints, roles, neighbour-to-neighbour help) give leaders and funders signs of vibrancy. This intensive shows your team how to make everyday neighbourliness normal - using light roles, repeatable moments, and a simple, measurable 90-day plan. What you’ll learn in one day Asset-Based Community Development foundations: map gifts, spaces, and partners; mobilize strengths to solve problems. Community Weaving essentials: spot natural connectors; enable light roles; keep a steady rhythm with simple recognition. Minivillage’s 8 Keys of Belonging™ : 8 pre-conditions for stronger communities. Together these keys create frequent, friendly contact and make progress visible, so people feel safe, known, and able to help. Hosting great gatherings: design welcoming moments, simple roles, and rhythms that grow trust, conversation, and follow-up. Engagement psychology & measurement: use simple funnels, track progress, learn quickly, and iterate. You’ll leave with A Community Building Plan (with owners, milestones, metrics) looking forward to the next 90 days. Tools with easy guides and templates to map local strengths, grow small pods, run activities, and track progress. Post Intensive Steps Schedule a free consultation for your specific challenges. Get a customized proposal for your organization. Transform your approach from top-down, programming-dependent to bottom-up, community-powered. Contact [email protected] for any questions or queries. Transforming communities with a culture of care. About us Minivillage is a Vancouver-based social purpose organization helping leaders build close, connected communities since 2018. We support thousands of tenants and staff across Vancouver including YWCA, New Chelsea Society and fabric living with proven, evidence-based strategies, training and tools that deliver social and financial ROI.