1.  Understand why people become

     involved in community groups and

     community action

1.1  Describe at least 3 reasons why people become involved in community

       groups

1.2  Discuss at least 2 techniques for gaining and at least 2 techniques for

       keeping members of a community group

2.  Understand the types and roles of

     community groups

2.1  Describe at least 3 different types of community groups and their roles

2.2  Describe different roles individuals play in community groups

3.  Understand the aims, objectives

     and structures of meetings

3.1  Describe at least 2 reasons why meetings are convened

3.2  Draw up an agenda of important issues to be addressed at a meeting

3.3  Describe key elements of organising an effective meeting

4.  Understand the roles and

     procedures of committee meetings

4.1  Describe the key skills of a chair person, secretary and treasurer

4.2  Describe the key elements of the roles of a chair person, secretary and

       treasurer

4.3  Describe the points of procedure of a committee meeting

5.  Understand the responsibilities of

     the local agencies and decision

     makers

5.1  Describe the roles and responsibilities of decision makers

5.2  Describe at least 2 opportunities for networking with other agencies

5.3  Explain why networking is important

6.  Understand the importance of

     publicity for a community group

6.1  Describe at least 2 key benefits of publicity for a community group

6.2  Describe two ways in which the issues and events of a group can be

       publicised 

6.3  Produce publicity material for a community issue or event

7.  Recognise relevant funding

     agencies and techniques for fund

     raising

7.1  Describe at least 3 possible sources of funding

7.2  Describe at least 3 ways of fund raising

8.  Understand the importance of

     community resources

8.1  Describe the resources of your community

8.2  Describe how these resources are managed

8.3  Explain why these resources are important