K–6Civic Lab
Community Organizing
Mobilize for change
Otis
MarisBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 45–90 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Jorah · Salt Lake
- Materials needed
- Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky
- Campaign Planning Whiteboard Pad (Tabletop)
- Handheld Voice Recorder
Why this skill rocks
You learn how to get lots of people excited and working together to make your neighborhood a better place, right now!
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, you could be leading big events for the Olympics, rallying volunteers, or even helping your city prepare for the world stage.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky
RequiredThe foundational text of modern community organizing. Alinsky lays out the tactical and ethical framework that most organizing traditions still draw from. Read it critically — it will sharpen your own theory of change.
Campaign Planning Whiteboard Pad (Tabletop)
RequiredA large-format flip-chart pad you can lay flat on a table for power-mapping and campaign planning with your group. Much easier than trying to share a laptop screen and gets everyone physically engaged in the strategy session.
Handheld Voice Recorder
Record interviews with community members and capture audio from meetings you facilitate. Useful for transcribing key quotes for your campaign brief and for reviewing how your own facilitation sounds over time.