Minivillage Β· Connectors & Coordinators

The Little
Orange Book

Your pocket guide to building belonging. Log your week below β€” it takes 2 minutes.

πŸ“‹ Weekly Win Log

What did you do this week?

Log your actions, earn points, and track your 21-week journey β€” all right here.

Your journey starts this week.

Log your first week to begin. Every connector starts here.

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Week 1 Β· Mar 14 – Mar 20This Week

What did you do this week?

Tap any item to see what it means.

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5 pts each

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20 pts each

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15 pts weekly or bi-weekly

Short answers+5 pts each

Each answer earns 5 extra points. Write as much or as little as you like.

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W1 Β· Points

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Seed Planter

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Weekly Ranks

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Community Spark

41–90 pts

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Village Weaver

91+ pts

Max this week: Actions + up to 6 short answers (30 pts). Consistent effort builds over 21 weeks.

The Science: Tracking progress is one of the most powerful motivators. Seeing your number go up keeps you going. (Amabile & Kramer, 2011)
Your Role

You Are a Connector,
Not a Rescuer.

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You knock on doors and say hello.

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You host small, regular gatherings.

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You introduce neighbours to each other.

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You find the hidden talents in your building.

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You track what's working and share it.

The Science: People want community. They want to belong. Your job is to make it easy for them to say yes. (Baumeister & Leary, 1995)

"Thank you for the work you are doing β€” helping neighbours, welcoming new people, and making your building a better place."

β€” Mark, Founder of Minivillage

Your programme runs:

March 14 – August 1, 2026

Your Toolkit

The 8+1 Keys of Belonging

These are the building blocks of a connected community. Start with one or two. Build from there.

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Trust

Be consistent. Keep small promises. Use people's names.

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Proximity

Be visible in shared spaces every week.

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Communication

Invite in person first. Follow up by text.

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Shared Table

Chairs in a circle. Everyone belongs at the table.

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Empowering Gifts

Ask what people love to do, not what they need.

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Rhythm

Same time, same place, every week. Consistency beats intensity.

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Storytelling

Share who we are, not just what we do.

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Measurement

Track the wins. What gets measured, grows.

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Community Weaving

The Super Key β€” connect people to each other, not just to you.