Step 2: Get Organized! Organizing for an event like Take Back the Night is a huge process and requires a lot of woman-power. One of the first things that the core committee does every year is schedule a meeting time and place.
SCHEDULE A MEETING
Places to hold a meeting:
School/Classroom
Public Library
Someone's House
The Park
Municipal/Community Building
Teen Center
Coffee Shop/Cafe
SPREAD THE WORD
Flyer: Create a flyer that lists the name of your organization, time/date you meet, where and what exactly your organization does. Hang the fliers around school, the neighborhood (but first check to see if there are city codes about where public info is allowed, you don't want to risk a fine), community bulletin boards, inside coffee shops or cafes, etc.
Table-sit: See if you can rent a table, either in school or somewhere local, like outside of the supermarket or in the park. Have a sign-up list, info about your organization and colorful posters to attract people (free candy isn't a bad idea either).
Use the Web: There are a ton of great websites dedicated to getting young people to volunteer. Just do a search on Google or any search engine. If you're a part of a web community like gURL, start telling your online friends about the group. But don't just post it all over our shout out boards--according to our community rules that's a no-no.
Introduce Yourself: The absolute best way to get people interested in your cause is through face-to-face contact. A person is more likely to respond if they feel like they're wanted and needed in a group. The person can ask questions and get more information. So don't hesitate to walk up to the girl reading a magazine in the coffee shop--she might be looking for the group you're starting.
Organizing for an event like Take Back the Night is a huge process and requires a lot of woman-power. One of the first things that the core committee does every year is schedule a meeting time and place.
