Host a Conversation!
This is a core of Conversation Week! Here’s where it all happens. Conversation Week depends on people around the world hosting a small conversation in their community.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A HOST
Hosting a Conversation - As a host, you take these main steps:
- Decide to host. Find a partner.
- Get trained in the Conversation Cafe method and learn about OrangeBand.
- Pick a time and location for your conversation.
- Advertise your conversation.
- Host your conversation!
We will provide you all the resources you need to get trained, tips for advertising, and even topics you could talk about during your conversation. All you need to do is decide to do it.
Benefits to Hosting - Here’s what you receive for hosting:
- A wealth of resources for designing, advertising, and having your conversation, including template flyers and email scripts
- A personal mentor to work with you through any questions or concerns
- Training in hosting a meaningful conversation using a simple method you can use over and over again
- The satisfaction of taking a leadership role in promoting quality conversation and relationships in your community
- The chance to meet new people in your community with different ideas and experiences
- The chance to share your thoughts, ideas, questions, and answers with others
- The opportunity to meet people interested in continuing the conversation after your event
Responsibilities as a Host - What’s asked of you?
- Find a co-host, someone to partner with in making this happen
- Get trained and comfortable in using the Conversation Cafe process (don’t worry, you can do it!)
- Honor the process and agreements of Conversation Cafe during the conversation
- Take a moment to share what happened at your conversation
- Donate to Conversation Week to help cover training, project costs, and mailings
- Have fun!