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VillageCo is a Sociocracy!
VillageCo is a Sociocracy!
Rather than give individuals power, we give power to circles of people which report, discuss, and make decisions about all aspects of our work. This is the principle of equivalence -that those affected by decisions should be involved in making and evolving them.
New to sociocracy? Check out this interactive introduction made by Sociocracy For All. You can also use this in-depth course to learn more.
Join Us!
Join Us!
Are you interested in joining our team?
We're looking for volunteers in a variety of skill areas and levels of engagement. Check out the current needs document below, and when you're ready, schedule an introductory meeting to get started!
Circles
Circles
General Circle
General Circle
Aim: To provide a space to report activity, discuss important issues, and make decisions passed on to them by daughter circles or require consent from multiple circles.
Domain: Transferring and sharing information between circles, serving as a linchpin between all connect/daughter circles.
Meets Monthly on third Mondays at 6pm
Communications Circle
Communications Circle
Aim: To manage the creative and messaging components of VillageCo
Domain: Marketing, design, publicity, external relations, newsletters, social media, verbal & visual branding, member & supporter communications
Meets 2nd Tuesdays @ 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern
Finance Circle
Finance Circle
Aim: To manage and report on the financial assets of VillageCo
Domain: Currency, pledges, budgets, forecasts, and expenditures
Meets 2nd Mondays @ 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern
Fundraising Circle
Fundraising Circle
Aim: To manage the fundraising strategies and actives of VillageCo
Domain: Fundraising, donations, fundraising events, grants
Meets 3rd Tuesdays @ 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern
Mission Circle
Mission Circle
Aim: To keep VillageCo true to its mission
Domain: mission, strategy, finances, policies and the long-term path of the organization
Meets 1st Mondays @ 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern
Village Growing Circle
Village Growing Circle
Aim: Grow & steward vibrant Villages
Domain: Village Model, Builder Experience, VillageCore, Village Nomad, Toolkit
Meets monthly 2nd Mondays @10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern
Admin Circle
Admin Circle
Aim: Keep operations of VillageCo smooth by overseeing administrative functions and lessening the burden on other circles
Domain: Finance & Legal, Volunteer recruitment and management, Technology and platform
Meets 4th Mondays @ 10 AM Pacific/ 1pm Eastern
VillageCore
VillageCore
Aim: To steward and grow our Villages by recruiting members, expanding role experience, and addressing any issues related to Village.
Domain: Village leadership support, new member onboarding, role training, recruitment, and community promotion.
Meets weekly Mondays @ 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern
Wayfinding Circle
Wayfinding Circle
Aim: Proposing a vision for VillageCo in three to five years and a general strategy to get there over the next three years; Helping Mission Circle attune to what’s happening internally and in the ecosystem
Domain: Develop, document, and share the vision and strategy in a way that is clear to internal and external audiences and builds excitement and cohesion
Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern
Cohort 2 Helping Circle
Cohort 2 Helping Circle
Aim: Cohort 2
Domain: Development, recruitment, training, and supporting the 2025-2026 cohort of Village Leads
Meets Mondays @ 12:30pm Pacific / 3:30pm Eastern
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