This resource was developed from knowledge compiled by the Climate Justice Organizing HUB’s (the HUB) from their community of practice and direct insight from student organizers that took part in a learning circle on navigating turnover.
A learning circle brings together a group of individuals with a common interest to learn from each other about a topic. Learning Circles are flexible, peer-directed learning experiences built on the idea that we all have knowledge to contribute and share to learn from each other. The HUB’s learning circle on student turnover was held virtually, and included some pre-developed questions to help guide the discussion. The circle was held for about 1.5-2 hours and included student organizers from across Canada.
Grassroots groups, especially student-led groups, face a high risk of dissolving because their members don’t stay on for long, which creates challenges in momentum building. This guide includes; challenges faced by student organizers, strategies to support and guide new members and building institutional memory, plus further insight on student organizing best practices, organizing in a pandemic, wellbeing and motivation and recruitment and retention strategies.
