Editing High-Engagement Activities

{{Words of Wisdom
| wisdom  = 
Ownership drives connection.

These activities create stronger engagement by giving members opportunities to contribute, lead, and make an impact.

High-engagement activities help transform participation into ownership.

They are essential for long-term sustainability, but should remain supported, flexible, and rewarding.
| success =
* Members take ownership of activities and programs.
* Volunteers remain engaged over time.
* Leadership responsibilities are shared across multiple people.
* New volunteers develop skills and confidence.
| best    = 
* Provide clear expectations and support  
* Avoid overloading individual volunteers  
* Recognize and appreciate contributions  
* Ensure roles are manageable and sustainable  
* Encourage mentorship and knowledge-sharing  
| pitfalls =
* Relying on the same volunteers for everything.
* Creating roles that are too large or unclear.
* Failing to recognize contributions.
* Treating leadership as an exclusive group.
}}
== Purpose ==
Provide activity ideas that involve deeper participation, leadership, or ongoing responsibility.

== What These Activities Offer ==

High-engagement activities are ideal for:

* Members who want to be more involved  
* Those interested in leadership or organizing  
* Members seeking deeper connection and contribution  

Goal: Create ownership, contribution, and deeper connection.

{| class="wikitable"
! Category !! Examples
|-
| Leadership & Organization
|
* Event planning teams
* Committee participation
* Local leadership roles
* Hosting a single event
* Hosting a recurring event
* Area Coordinator roles
|-
| Recurring Programs
|
* Regularly scheduled meetups
* Discussion series
* Courses or workshops
* Ongoing special-interest groups
|-
| Larger Initiatives
|
* Regional Gatherings
* Annual Gathering volunteer roles
* Mind Games staffing
* Community outreach projects
* Partnerships with other organizations
|}

== Why These Activities Matter ==

* Build strong relationships and community ownership  
* Develop future leaders and volunteers  
* Sustain long-term group activity and growth  
* Create meaningful contributions beyond attendance  

== Related ==
* [[Engagement Levels Overview]]
* [[Low-Commitment Activities]]
* [[Medium-Engagement Activities]]
* [[Ideas for Local Group Activities]]
* [[Local Group Events and Activities]]