Training new campaign volunteers is hard. They're often remote, pressed for time and difficult to schedule. Online learning platforms are affordable and offer training on demand.
Campaigns struggle to train volunteers as in-person training can't keep pace with demand. How well would an online learning platform work? To find out, DemLabs developed a course on the Personal Narrative method with a large advocacy group. Original
Here's a list of other online training resources.
Tips:
1. Online training isn't a substitute for in-person workshops.
2. It's ideal for teaching basic skills and to prepare for more in-depth, personal training.
3. Keep it snappy. Attention spans, especially online are just seconds long.
4. Include questions in the training to check your students' understanding.
5. DemLabs used and recommends the Udemy platform which also has a free version!
These projects exemplify DemLab's approach of collaborating with progressive groups to innovate using existing software solutions. The challenges faced by political and advocacy campaigns may appear unique, but often the technology to solve them have already been developed in the business sector. Best of all, these business apps are already tested, available immediately and cost a fraction of what it'd take to develop them from scratch. And they're continuously being refined, independent of election cycles!
Let us know of a campaign need that could benefit from innovation, or good solutions that deserve more exposure. DemLabs is a small, lean non-profit with a highly scalable approach. Help us support more campaigns and evaluate more solutions by donating here. Thank you!