Community Development Toolkit - Philippines

Local chapters are key to increase the impact and visibility of our organization on a local level. However, managing and empowering these units can be tricky. We’ve gathered a series of tips and processes to open new units and manage them properly.

Most of the principles are the same regardless of size and structures. We hope this provides both a framework to build on and an incentive to get started enhancing your AFS Units!

Opening new AFS Units:

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Step 1: Identify Viability

Analize the community in order to guarantee there is viability to start developing a new AFS Unit.

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Step 2: Define Goals

Based on their current reality, set challenging but not unachievable goals that will keep them motivated.

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Step 3: Identify the Right Leadership

Find people with potential to lead and help them develop their leadership abilities.

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Step 4: Define Clear Roles and Tasks

Define with them a structure that will move the unit forward, and match tasks with the right person.

Establishing the Units:

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Step 5: Support and Training

Without proper support and training the new local unit can’t be sustainable. Having the right system in place is key to guarantee their success.

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Step 6: Make Strategic Partnerships

Recognizing key stakeholders in the community and approaching them correctly will increase the impact of your local unit.

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Step 7: Recognize the New AFS Unit

It’s very important to recognize the new units as they meet their goals and have consistent check-ins with them so they feel supported.

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Now that you have a community, what is needed for it to function well?

First things first, right? They need to organize in-person meetings for their volunteers! Discover some tips to organize fun and effective meetings:

Organize Engaging Community Meetings

Growing your local communities

A great number of trained and motivated volunteers is key to generating program growth and increasing our social impact. Discover how you can expand the number and diversity of local volunteers!

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