This document describes the wide and growing range of support offered to Pods and their leaders – known as Pod Leaders. It also provides links to access more resources, many of which are also listed on this webpage. If you have any questions, please email them to Pod Support!
Monthly, informal hour-long webinars allow Pod Leaders to ‘drop-in’ and ask questions they have about their Pod, Pod Support Programs, or the Pod Network in general. The Networking Hours (NH) serve as an opportunity to network with passionate plant-based leaders from around the world. Pod Leaders can register for the NH prior to the webinar to pre-submit questions they want answered. Experienced Pod Leaders and PPC Regional Managers will be present at each NH to offer support, answer questions, and share experiences. All Pod Leaders are encouraged to attend NH webinars when available to connect with other Pod Leaders, network, and discuss new ideas for their Pods. NH are recorded and are available to watch in the Tips for Leading a Pod Playlist.
The Mentor Program supports new and existing Pod Leaders who are interested in being paired with other Pod Leaders (Mentors) in order to work on strengthening their own Pods. 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 Pod Leader (Mentor)? For Pod Leaders seeking a Mentor, complete this form.
Would you like to volunteer to be a Mentor to other Pod Leaders? Check out this Info Sheet to find out what being a Mentor may involve. For Pod Leaders who want to become a Mentor, complete this form.
Topic-specific project guides designed by PPC to support Pod 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!
FAQsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from Pod Leaders and our answers.
Monthly Pod Engagement SuggestionsChronological listing of the Engagement Suggestions newsletters which are sent out on a monthly basis to all Pod 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!
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.
Created specifically for Pod Leaders in the Pod Network, you can use this private group to interact with other Pod Leaders and stay up-to-date on resources and happenings at PPC specific to the Pod Network. All Pod 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.
PPC Pod BadgeThis badge is intended for Pod Leaders to use on your websites and flyers to show your Pod’s connection to the PPC Pod Network. (A preview of the badge is available here.) If you’d like to use the Badge, please complete the Pod Leader License Agreement to Use Pod Network Badge form and then email podsupport@plantpurecommunities.org to let us know you’ve submitted the form. By using the badge, you certify that your Pod is a member organization of the PlantPure Communities Pod Network; and that your Pod has read and adopted the PlantPure Communities Culinary Philosophy. This badge is restricted to Pod-related use only.
Please let us know how many members are in your Pod. A Pod Member can be defined as anyone who is currently registered on a Pod page, joined a Facebook and/or MeetUp group for a Pod, or subscribed to a Pod’s email list. It is up to the Pod Leader’s discretion to determine when someone should no longer be considered a member.
Please let us know what’s happening with your Pod. We love to hear about your events! Use this form to submit a photo and description of your Pod’s recent event. We may post it on our Pod News webpage and our social media. Send an email to news@plantpurecommunities.org with questions.
This guidance was provided as part of the Pod Leader application process and is posted here for reference.
