1. 1 VON Canada Web Learning Series Community Respite Through Neighbours Helping Neighbours Engaging Community Partners Through Community Mapping Third Session Developed by Carole Dove Manager of Community Development Hastings Northumberland Prince Edward Developed: February 2009 For review/revision: February 2012

2. 2 Objectives Learn how simple Community Mapping is Go through the process step by step Bring Neighbours Helping Neighbours to your community

3. 3 Neighbours Helping Neighbours Neighbours Helping Neighbours Increase options in your community!

4. 4 Prepare! Prepare! Review the Neighbours Helping Neighbours tool kit

5. 5 Prepare! 1. Know the program (so you can speak to it easily) 2. Use the short power point Introduced at the first web learning session Contains all the key information Available on the VON Canada website

6. 6 Google your way into community mapping!!

7. 7 What are your community’s resources?

8. 8 Who currently provides support to Caregivers? Look for the Information Centre in your area  May be joined with Volunteer Information or  May be a stand alone  It will have: Directory of community organizations, institutions, resources and services Depth of knowledge of community

9. 9 Now the search for potential partners/stakeholders is on! Make a list of community agencies and organizations in your area Resource map helps (sample form)

10. 10 Sample Form Community Resource Mapping: Identifying partners Region/Branch_____________________ Task: To identify regional partners and how they contribute. Objectives: To increase our resources for reaching participants. Process: 1. Brainstorm potential partners (e.g. individuals, organizations, initiatives, etc.) to include in the mapping process. 2. Identify what each partner brings to the table: their self-interest, how will they help us to reach our target audience, and their role in the process. Partnership building worksheet Potential Stakeholder/Partner What do they bring? What is their self- interest? How do I involve them? Steps to elicit involvement Primary contact

11. 11 What are we looking for? What is their mission? What are their values?

12. 12 Look for a good fit Remember VON’s mission and values Is there a match? How can Neighbours Helping Neighbours help them meet their mission?

13. 13 What’s in it for them? Do they provide support or services to caregivers? Do they provide educational opportunities in the community? Are they involved in community asset building?

14. 14 Make initial contact Go to a decision maker (ED, manager or supervisor) A phone call is better than an email Use your connections!

15. 15 Elicit involvement Set up a face to face meeting Share the Neighbours Helping Neighbours tool kit Discuss what a partnership can bring to both Follow up with an email and link to all resources (VON Canada website)

16. 16 Remember your current partners Don’t forget your natural network! Alzheimer’s Society Community Support Agencies Learning Institutions

17. 17 Work smart and think big Go for the Inner Service Club in your area  Represents all service clubs, you speak once, you speak to them all!

18. 18 Think outside your circle Housing Authority Community Development Council Volunteer and Information Vocational Support Services Organizations that support challenged individuals

19. 19 Characteristics of a social innovator Understands the ‘who’, it’s just as important as the ‘how’ Thinks and act like a movement Convenes others around a common purpose Communicates effectively Removes structural barriers Utilizes market forces

20. 20 In conclusion Think sustainability Maintain your contact with your partners Support your partners Revise your mutual goals and adjust as needed

21. 21 Remember you’ve been doing this already Go forth and pollinate Neighbours Helping Neighbours! Have fun doing it

22. 22 Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Desmond Tutu

23. 23 Questions or comments?