community scholar

They’re back- Community Scholars and Volunteers at our 2019 visual facilitation workshops

Drawing Change believes in growing the field of visual practice, graphic facilitation, and graphic recording – and so our FREE Community Scholar spots and Volunteer Spots are back for our 2019 Visual Facilitation Workshops! *update: as of April 2019, applications for 2019 Community Scholar and volunteer spots are closed – we had a huge number of applications for May. These folks will now be considered for October – to minimize the amount of work people are asked to do in applying again. Thanks for your understanding and importantly thanks for applying!*

Community Scholar Spots for 2019 (3)

We have spaces open to support people working in community, grassroots, and social justice movements. So many professional development are expensive, and assume that participants are being sponsored by well-funded organizations. Instead, Drawing Change wants to spread the skills widely and with an equity lens. Priority will be given to self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour under 30(ish). To apply, email hello@drawingchange.com and tell us why you’re interested, a brief note about your facilitation experience, examples of your drawing skills, what organization/movement you’re a part of, and what your plans are to share these skills afterwards.

Cost: $200 as a deposit (versus $1500 regular rate)  + GST

Workshop info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graphic-recording-and-facilitation-training-in-vancouver-canada-registration-53353096548

How it works:

  • Choose either the May 11-12th 2019  or October 5-6th 2019 workshop. There is 1 Scholar for the May workshop and 2 for October.
  • Deadlines are below. 
  • We will collect names and then select people so it’s not first-come-first-served. Community Scholars will receive a full supply kit, all supplies that regular participants receive including hot lunch, and there’s no volunteering expectations.
  • You pay $200 to hold your spot (talk to us if this is a barrier)
  • Optional 1:1 coaching support: Instead of taking the workshop then jumping in, Sam can provide support and small suggested projects/assignments before the workshop. This would be 2-3 hours of optional time.
  • I’ll offer you at least $200 in paid work after the session to continue your practice.

Additional Info for Community Scholars:

  • No expectations to arrive early
  • Get a full kit of supplies
  • Participate as a full member of the course
  • No expectation to be “working” /supporting others during the course in a way that distracts from your own learning

Volunteer spots (4)

How it works:

  • We will pick volunteers one month before the workshop so it’s not first-come-first-served
  • Deadlines are below
  • Email hello@drawingchange.com to tell us why you’re interested in visual facilitation, what useful skills for supporting meetings/workshops you can offer, and what your plans might be to share these skills afterwards

Cost: $0

Additional Info for Volunteers:

  • Arrive very early for setup and takedown (7am to 6pm)
  • The priority is that you’re working during the event to make the workshop a success for participants – you will have time to do most of the activities, but not all
  • Tasks will include: helping participants, room setup, cutting paper, meeting the caterer, registration desk, social media, moving furniture, running the audio/visual, and in return get the workshop for free
  • Basic drawing supplies will be provided
  • Free food both days
  • All volunteer responsibilities happen during the workshop from 7am to 6pm
  • The volunteer team is responsible for documenting the workshop: social media, photos, and a collaborative graphic recording
  • Some people will do kneeling/lifting, but work can be adapted.

Application Deadlines:

May 11-12th workshop: email hello@drawingchange.com by April 1st to be a community scholar (1 space) OR volunteer (4 spaces). We will inform people by April 15th. 

October 5-6th workshop: email hello@drawingchange.com by September 1st to be a community scholar (2 spaces) OR volunteer (4 spaces). We will let you know by September 15th.

Anything Else?

  • Travel and accommodation to the workshop (Vancouver, Canada) not included
  • If you’re thinking about registering for the full workshop, great – payment plans available upon request, just send us a note at carina@drawingchange.com.
  • Looking for tips to ask your employer to give you professional development funding? We wrote a letter to help.

Last year’s visual facilitation workshop sold out, and participants came from the UK, Japan, the US and across Canada! Folks applied their new skills in the fields of mental wellness, community organizing, municipal engagement, health care, organizational change and so much more. We will also have teaching led by Indigenous team members at Drawing Change. Can’t wait to see what this year brings.

May Graphic Facilitation Workshop info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graphic-recording-and-facilitation-training-in-vancouver-canada-registration-53353096548