People are motivated to change community

conditions when they act on their passions. Participate in this hands-on course to learn how to help neighborhood residents

connect with each other

around those passions to bring

about exciting community change.

Visit http://www.proneighborhoods.org/workshops.php..

Community Organizer Course

This course is geared toward neighborhood

residents, non-profit staff

responsible for community involvement,

social services or social work students,

and others interested in mobilizing

neighborhood residents around their

passions and skills.

Classes are generally Wednesday

evenings and some Saturdays from mid August through early December

(see reverse side for specific schedule).

Course fee is $75; a sliding scale is

available. Classes will be held at 320 N.

Commerce Park Loop, Tucson.

Successful completion of course

requirements will result in 3 credits

through Pima Community College and/

or a Community Organizer

Certificate from PRO Neighborhoods.

For more information and to register, call (520) 903-3993 or visit our website:

http://www.proneighborhoods.org/workshops.php

The work of PRO Neighborhoods is funded by: The City of Tucson,

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Pima County,

and The United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona.

Community Organizer

Course Schedule

Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 6PM-9PM

Introduction to Community Organizing – Guest speaker: Paul Buckwalter, Arizona Interfaith Network

Saturday, August 22, 9AM-12PM

Understanding the Power of Community Assets – Guest speaker: Dan Duncan of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona and the ABCD Institute

Wednesday, September 2, 6PM-9PM

Making an Asset Map of Your Neighborhood – Facilitated by PRO Neighborhoods

Saturday, September 12, 9AM-12PM

Discovering What Your Community Cares Enough About to Act On – Guest speaker:

George de la Riva of the Mariposa Health Center, Nogales

Wednesday, September 16, 6PM-9PM

Getting Others Involved: Door Knocking Campaigns and House Meetings – Facilitated by PRO Neighborhoods

Saturday, September 19, 9AM-12PM

Door knocking training – Facilitated by PRO Neighborhoods

Wednesday, September 30, 6PM-9PM

Group Facilitation Techniques: World Cafes, Open Meeting Technology and More –

Guest speaker: TBA

Saturday, October 10, 9AM-3 PM

Practical Steps And Strategies For Organizing – Guest speaker: Roque Barros of the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, San Diego, CA

Wednesday, October 14, 6PM-9PM

Roles of the Community Organizer – Guest speaker: Mark Homan, Pima Community College

Wednesday, October 21, 6PM-9PM

Diversity as an Asset - Guest speaker: TBA

Wednesday, October 28, 6PM-9PM

Communication Tools: Newsletters, Websites, Electronic Listserves and More – Guest speakers: Local Neighborhood Leaders

Wednesday, November 4, 6PM-9PM

TBA

Wednesday, November 18, 6PM-9PM

The Power of Reflection – Facilitated by PRO Neighborhoods

Wednesday, December 2, 6PM-9PM

Bringing It All Together – Facilitated by PRO Neighborhoods

Wednesday, December 9, 6PM-9PM

Course Reflection and Conclusion – Facilitated by PRO Neighborhoods