Are you eager to bring people in your area together?
Do you dream of connecting our world locally and fostering more relationships?
Are you up for starting regular club-like gatherings in your area?
Then this is for you!
Then this is for you!
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The Village Growing Program:
The Village Growing Program:
Learn, Practice, Grow
Learn, Practice, Grow
Step 1: Learn
Step 1: Learn
Attend our Info-Session & Dialog
Attend our Info-Session & Dialog
Monday, January 26th - Noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern
Meet others passionate about the local community
Share about your interests, and learn about the VillageCo approach to organizing.
See if our approach fits your style for connection
Step 2: Practice
Step 2: Practice
Practice Village Gatherings
Practice Village Gatherings
February & March, twice weekly, times & days vary
Attend online gatherings called Village Nomad.
Practice taking roles and facilitating Village-style gatherings.
Attend local in-person Villages if you live in the Seattle, Boise, NYC, or Toronto areas.
Step 3: Grow
Step 3: Grow
Join our Village Growing Program
Join our Village Growing Program
Workshop in March, and support meetings on Mondays
When you are ready, start growing a Village in your local area
Join our specialized ongoing support group to help you with your unique village-growing journey
Get support with each step along the way in connecting your local community
Our Village Gathering Model
Our Village Gathering Model
We believe that relationships are the priority. To create and nurture strong relationships, we use regular gatherings.
Village Gatherings uses a program that makes one-to-one connections and meaningful conversations easy and natural.
Villages also share roles to promote sustainability and generate activities and events outside of gatherings.
We created MeetVillage.org as a resources for active Villages to promote sustainability and nourish growth.
VillageCo... a work in progress
VillageCo... a work in progress
We began the journey of developing a model for sustainable local community groups back in 2019. We have learned a lot, and still have a lot to learn.
What we've been doing;
What we've been doing;
Running in-person and virtual Villages in a variety of spaces, including cities, families, and organizations. As of 2025, there are 9 active Villages with about 200 members.
Building an all-volunteer, grassroots organization that is capable of tremendous growth. As of 2025, we have 30 volunteers organized in sociocratic circles.
Learning from 20 participants of our first cohort of people trying out our model in their local communities
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FAQ
FAQ
What is the Village Growing Cohort?
What is the Village Growing Cohort?
The Village Growing Cohort is an immersive program running from January 2026 to April 2026. It’s a co-learning experience where local community Leads apply VillageCo’s Gathering Model in their neighborhoods to deepen connection among people.
What is the main goal of running the Cohort?
What is the main goal of running the Cohort?
Leads follow these steps to build a local group: They invite people they know, host a first gathering, conduct outreach, invite around 20 members, and encourage about 5 members to take on roles.
Is there a cost for Members/Leads to participate in a Village?
Is there a cost for Members/Leads to participate in a Village?
No. There is no fee to participate or to be a Lead.
What do Leads actually do during the Cohort?
What do Leads actually do during the Cohort?
The goal is to test the effectiveness of the Village Gathering Model. We want to learn what works best so we can improve the model for future groups seeking to create self-sustaining local Villages. Learn more about Villages
What support does VillageCo give to Leads?
What support does VillageCo give to Leads?
Leads get lots of help! This includes weekly calls for training and check-ins, dedicated 1:1 support from a team member, access to the Village Library (posters, scripts, checklists), and the Village Platform (software) for tracking and communication.
What is the time commitment for a Lead?
What is the time commitment for a Lead?
Leads commit for one year. The C2 Cohort pilot runs from January 2026 to April 2026. During this time, you will focus on launching and growing your Village gathering.
Can I join a Village, even if I'm not a Lead?
Can I join a Village, even if I'm not a Lead?
Yes. You can attend local gatherings, be a member of a Village, and take on roles (host, co-host etc.). Leads are currently recruiting community members as part of their goals.
Is anyone monitoring or evaluating the cohort?
Is anyone monitoring or evaluating the cohort?
Yes, there is a research team observing the Leads. Their job is to see how the model is used and what outcomes result. These learnings will inform and improve the Village Gathering Model and tools.
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