High-Engagement Activities
Words of 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.
What Success Looks Like
- 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 Practices
- Provide clear expectations and support
- Avoid overloading individual volunteers
- Recognize and appreciate contributions
- Ensure roles are manageable and sustainable
- Encourage mentorship and knowledge-sharing
Common 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.
Types of High-Engagement Activities
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