chc abcd training 2011
DESCRIPTION
Asset based community development training for the Minnesota College Health Corps, 2011TRANSCRIPT
Uncovering& Mobilizing
Hidden Partners and Resources
Inigo Montoya You killed my father.
Prepare to die.
Capacity-Focused Framework
Snapshot of the Room
Asset Mapping Exercise
AGENDA
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPusing entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social change
CHARITABLE VOLUNTEERISMgood deeds or lending a hand - most often through social service agencies, churches or schools COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
bringing people together into an organization that acts in their shared self-interest
ADVOCACYactive support of an idea or cause through public and private discourse - includes the collection of evidence to support one's position
COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCHresearch conducted as an equal partnership between traditionally trained "experts" and members of a community, and intended for community improvement
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLEDAILY BEHAVIORacting on your values, doing what is right, as opposed to what is easy, in one’s personal and professional life
INFORMAL ASSOCIATIONS (mutual aid)unpaid, collaborative work by citizens with a common passion and vision to improve their collective quality of life
VOTING & FORMAL POLITICAL ACTIVITIESvoting, running for public office, acting on behalf of a candidate, writing to an elected official
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTaction taken locally by a community to provide economic opportunities and improve social conditions in a sustainable way
PHILANTHROPYincreasing the well-being of humankind by charitable aid or donations
COMMUNITY-BUILDINGstrengthening the capacity of neighborhood residents and associations to identify priorities and opportunities to work, individually and collectively
PROTESTS & DEMONSTRATIONSvisible, non-violent, public disagreement with a situation or policy
Handout
Asset-Based Community Development
Asset-BasedInternally-FocusedRelationship-Driven
Needs Based1. Focus on
deficiencies
2. People are consumers of services
3. Residents observe as issues are being addressed
Asset Based1. Focus on
effectiveness
2. People are producers
3. Residents participate and are empowered
Asset-Based Community Development
We all have assets and deficits.
Community AssetsIndividuals
Everybody!
AssociationsSocial Assets
InstitutionsPublic, private, nonprofit
Physical AssetsBuildings, natural assets
Exchange– Financial transactions and other exchanges
Associations
Associations & Institutions
• Consensus • Control
• Care • Production
• Citizens • Consumers
• Capacities • Needs
Nations with Strong Institutions
& Weak Associations . . .
Democracy = Voting + Associations
Name_________________________ Phone________________________ Date__________________________
Health Construction & Repair FoodCaring for the Elderly Painting CateringCaring for the Mentally Ill Plumbing Preparing for Many PeopleCaring for the Sick Electrical Serving to Many PeopleCaring for Disabled People Carpentry Operating Commercial EquipmentEMT or Emergency First Aid Brick and Masonry BakingNursing Experience Wall Papering Meat Cutting and PreparationNutrition Furniture Repairs BartendingExercise Locksmith or Lock Repairs
Building Garages TransportationOffice Dry-wall and Taping Driving a CarTyping (WPM______) Cabinetmaking Driving a VanTaking Phone Messages Welding and Soddering Driving a BusWriting Business Letters Concrete Work Driving a Tractor-TrailerReceiving Phone Orders Heating and Cooling Systems Driving a Commercial TruckOperation Switchboard Flooring and Carpeting Operating Farm EquipmentBookkeeping Roofing Driving Emergency VehiclesComputer Information Entry Other_________________________Computer Word Processing SupervisionOther_______________________ Maintenance Writing Reports
Floor Cleaning/Refinishing Filling Out FormsChild Care Carpet Cleaning Working with a BudgetInfant Care (0-1 yr) Household Cleaning Recording of ActivitiesChild Care (1-6 yrs) Lawn Mowing and Yard Work Writing Proposals or GrantsAdolescent Care (7-13) Gardening Planning ProjectsTaking Kids on Field Trips Tree and Shrubbery Care Supervising ProjectsPre-school Care Other_________________________
Source: Vitalizing Communities, Community Guide , 1999, J. Allen, S. Cordes, and J. Hart, p. 28
Individual Skills/Assets InventoryInventory Tool 1A
“What are you good at?” (assets)
“What are you most concerned or passionate about?” “We need you.”
A Quick and SimpleAsset Mapping Exercise
Adapted from:
The Power of Asset Mapping by Luther K. SnowAlban Institute, 2004
First: A deeper recognition of your assets
Next: ‘Connect the Dots’ to create action
Handout
Dig
Deeper
Think Bigger
MY BROTHER’S COLLEGE ROOMMATE IS NOW A MAJOR
LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER.I LIVE NEXT TO A
PARK WITH 25 PICNIC TABLES
I CAN SPEAK AMERICAN SIGN
LANGUAGE
I BAKE A WICKED CHOCOLATE CHIP
COOKIE
Look over your group’s collective assets.
Form action ideas from these assets.
Brainstorm actions that connect these assets to accomplish objectives related to your issue.
Cluster the assets you have connected
Tell others in the group what you are thinking.
Other people can add assets to your cluster or start a new cluster
Action 1– Asset– Asset– Asset– Asset
Action 2– Asset– Asset
Action 3– Asset– Asset– Asset
refl ec t ion
John Hamerlinckjohn@mncampuscompact.org320-308-4271www.mncampuscompact.org
Lunch