Tips for Volunteers

Tip One: Specific examples of connections in the Global Network mean the most to any woman learning about our global community for the first time. Stories hold the heart of our Global Network.

Tip Two: Repeat the basics. We like referring to our FAQ's for members and our Virtual Classroom, where there are written documents, recordings, and live calls with Kay.

Tip Three: Creating an intimate environment through one of our recommended events can capture the feeling of connecting with women worldwide - a global neighborhood of women. Consider hosting an event.

Tip Four: Common questions and support

• Questions about Peace X Peace, history, mission, funding? Refer to Quick Facts
• Questions about expectations, money exchange, friendships, and communication across cultures? Go to our virtual classroom "written support" section and find documents on each
• Questions about the Global Network and what it is? Visit Global Network under the Connect Tab.
• Questions related to areas of the world where computers aren't common? See "But I Don't Have A Computer."
• Consider downloading and printing the member profile for ease of immediate registration. You can enter names electronically later.

Introducing the Peace X Peace global community

• Emphasize the chance to connect on the issues they care about. Help them imagine the possibilities if they were to connect with women worldwide.
• Collect contact information. Either enter it or send it to Peace X Peace. They will receive a confirmation email.
• We have business card templates for you. Please contact Liora, liora@peacexpeace.org
• Technology simply intimidates some women. Be patient and help them over the hurdle.
• Follow-up is everything! Find what works for you.

Peace X Peace Basics

• Peace X Peace is supporting a global community of women for friendship, mutual support, and peacebuilding.
• Peace X Peace believes that when women listen, share, and support one another we grow in confidence and power as global citizens building peace.
• Circle Principles are timeless communication skills for peacebuilding.
• The Global Network is a secure and confidential online environment where women are communicating and taking action for peace.
• Live support, written guides, and the one-minute recordings in the Virtual Classroom can answer almost any concern or question.
• Free and low-cost international calling is available from Skype, http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/.

Helping

Sit with someone who is interested and help them register. We guarantee they will be excited.

Tracking your results

When a volunteer has shared enthusiastically we often see a sudden rise of membership from a particular region of the world. Ask the women you reach to indicate your name when asked "How did you hear about Peace X Peace?"