Build a Volunteer Driving Program

Join Apiary’s 2024 Blueprint Cohort

What is the Cohort?

There are three stages to the Cohort:

Analyze: Identifying and understanding your ecosystem, including needs and gaps
Imagine: Envisioning the ecosystem of care that you want to create
Build: Using the information and vision from previous stages to craft workable plans

Each session builds on the previous to create a completed plan for their organization members and/or board, using a combination of trainings, discussion, and creative world-building activities.

Information Sessions

Learn more about the program, come ask questions, and see the syllabus at one of our upcoming information sessions.

April 17, 2024, 4:30 - 5:15 PM ET
April 22, 2024, 4:30 - 5:15 PM ET
April 29, 2024, 6pm - 6:45 PM ET

Program Application

All are welcomed to apply whether they’re established or newly formed groups. The application deadline is May 3rd, with notifications being sent on May 10th.

An exploratory program, organized and hosted by Apiary, featuring a group of 10-12 organizations that want to co-create and co-learn how to build a sustainable volunteer driving program. In addition to one-on-one support from the Apiary team, participants will work collaboratively in groups.

  • There are a total of 10 sessions with opportunities for additional support. The first session will be in May, and the last in September 2024.

    Members will be expected to participate in a total of 20-30 hours of meetings and work over the course of the five months

    70% participation is required to qualify for regranting.

    Up to two people per organization may participate.

  • Participating groups will receive a one-time grant of up to $20,000 from Apiary at the conclusion of the Cohort.

    This grant will be non-restricted.

    Organization can opt in or out of the grant in part or in full, depending on their interest or capacity.

  • We know that creating systems of care requires a safe and collaborative co-learning space. We aim to support each group with their individual needs while also building out real time, real-life systems. We understand that every community has its own needs, strengths, and growth areas.

    Our goal is to support each organization in defining and implementing sustainable practical support systems that are part of a whole ecosystem.

  • Resource Mapping
    Systems Building
    Community Care
    Security
    Best Practices