Group Leader Essentials

Directory of Pod Support 

This document describes the wide and growing range of support offered to Pods and their leaders – known as Group Leaders. It also provides links to access more resources.

Pod Network Office Hours – stay tuned for the next OH webinar!

Monthly, informal hour-long webinars allow Group Leaders to ‘drop in’ and ask questions they have about their Pod, Pod Support Programs, or the Pod Network in general. The Office Hours also serve as an opportunity to network with passionate plant-based leaders from around the world. GLs can register for an OH prior to the webinar to pre-submit questions they want answered. Experienced GLs and PPC Regional Managers will be present at each OH to offer support, answer questions, and share experiences. All GLs are encouraged to attend OH webinars when available to connect with other GLs, network, and discuss new ideas for their Pods. OH are recorded and are available to watch in the Tips for Leading a Pod Playlist.

Pod Growth Report Form 

Please let us know how many members are in your Pod. The number should reflect those people who have been involved in the Pod in the last year – including those who occasionally attend Pod events or meetings, those who connect to the Pod via Facebook or Meetup, and those with whom you communicate via email, even if they do not attend many Pod events. (We ask for this because we know that in most cases, the number of Pod members far exceeds the number of Registered Users on the Pod website.)

Submit Your Pod News 

Please let us know what’s happening with your Pod. Use this form to submit a picture and description of your group’s recent event. We love to hear about your events! We may post it on our website and our social media. If you have any questions, please email news@plantpurecommunities.org

Toolkits

Topic-specific project guides designed by PPC to support Group Leaders in engaging their Pods in activities intended to create positive change in their communities. A good place to start is with the Leadership Toolkit! 

Mentor Program

The Mentor Program exists to support Group Leaders who are new to the Pod Network or who could use some extra support/guidance. If you are interested in working with a Mentor or becoming a Mentor, please complete one of the following forms:

Would you like to connect with an experienced “mentor” Group Leader to help grow your Pod? For Group Leaders Seeking a Mentor: https://formstack.io/C1CFA

Would you like to volunteer to be a Mentor to other Group Leaders? For Group Leaders who want to become a Mentor: https://formstack.io/AAFCB

Monthly Pod Engagement Suggestions

Chronological listing of the Engagement Suggestions newsletters which are sent out on a monthly basis to all Group Leaders. These newsletters are designed to help plan the focus of your next Pod Meeting, include videos and recipes to share with Pod members, and more!

Resources

The materials on the Resources webpage are great to share with Pod members! You can print them yourself to share at Pod meetings, or let Pod members know about the Resource webpage to connect them with recommended websites, Info Sheets to share with Pod members, PPC eBooks, and FAQs about the Pod Network.

Facebook Group for Group Leaders

Created specifically for Group Leaders in the Pod Network, you can use this private group to interact with other Group Leaders and stay up-to-date on resources and happenings at PPC specific to the Pod Network. All Group Leaders are encouraged to join to collaborate on ideas and find a sense of connection with those united in the plant-based movement in their local communities.