Information and Requirements

We are glad you’re interested in becoming a facilitator for My Neighbor’s Voice.  It is a wonderful way to do good work in the world.  Please read and consider the following information.

MNV Intention: to demonstrate the power of hospitality and listening as positive, repeatable experiences for everyone.

MNV Mission: The mission of My Neighbor’s Voice is to create purposeful and productive community connections. Using MNV Listening Cards and a facilitated format, we provide a safe and hospitable space in which everyone is invited to share their personal stories, thoughts, and opinions about how to best live together. It’s through deeply listening that we deeply connect, and when we are connected, we are resilient and respond to one another in mutually beneficial ways.

MNV Goal: to create a safe, respectful space for all voices. There must be no agenda for moderators.  Moderators are story-masters, inviting others to confidently share their stories and experiences while ensuring that each speaker is heard.

Online and/or In-person Facilitator Requirements: 

1. Participate in two MNV events prior to training*

2. Accept and agree to model our MNV Intention, Mission, and Goal.

3. Have a computer with reliable access to Wi-Fi. (Cell phones and tablets will not work for facilitators.)*

4. MNV Online/ In-person Moderator Training

5. Moderating with support*

*Exceptions made for temporary/exceptional status or only pertains to online moderating.

We generally offer training twice a year in March and September—watch our events listing. We also train individuals or groups on demand, just contact us with your ideas. We are happy to train facilitators for free, however, if you are able to donate to our work, that would be wonderful. Suggested donation for facilitator training: $100.00

Copy of Facilitator’s Manual.