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A Calgary-based, volunteer-led non-profit organization is taking significant measures to enhance its volunteer engagement and campaign effectiveness to counter climate change. The Calgary Climate Hub, started in 2017 by a small group of local citizens interested in working on climate change, is committed to supporting meaningful local action for a more significant impact!
The Calgary Climate Hub is one of the four participants in Capacity Canada’s Design Collective program. The organization learned about the program when Communications Manager and Volunteer Coordinator Daniel Smithies stumbled upon the program through social media and the CCVO newsletter. “We are a volunteer-based organization! The reason for applying to Capacity Canada’s Design Collective program was to intensify our facilitation, ideation, and group organizing skills,” Daniel stated.
With a primary focus on climate action, the team wanted to acquire techniques for organizing and leading volunteers in campaigns against climate change that made a difference and had a significant impact.
The team has started implementing the principles of design thinking in their volunteer groups and has successfully conducted three workshops. “Most of the feedback received is positive, and we hope to continue these workshops,” said Daniel. The Calgary Climate Hub plans to continue offering similar workshops and will incorporate adjustments based on their experiences to enhance the effectiveness and uptake of the campaigns.
“It was great to see Liz Denis and Hugh Munro in person in Calgary! They are amazing presenters, and the team enjoyed working with them,” Daniel stated.
Calgary Climate Hub’s participation in the Design Collective program shows how targeted skill development can empower teams to lead meaningful initiatives in the field of climate action. With their new skills, the organization is set to drive impactful change in their community, demonstrating that local action can make a significant impact when it comes to climate change!
Learn more about Capacity Canada’s Design Collective here.
