BNB4UR • Workshop scenario

Scenario 28 — Culture and local integration: support network, events, interest clubs (180’)

BNB4UR package • Group: 18–30 years • 180 minutes • 15–20 people • Language: Polish • Format: in-person

Note: this is an educational workshop, not legal/organisational advice. Rules of institutions (community centres, libraries, schools, offices) and room-booking policies differ locally — participants verify them in their municipalities. We use fictional data in exercises.
Printable materials

1. Overall objective and session logic

Goal
participants can build a support network in a new city, design and launch an interest club and a small integration event, and create a 90‑day plan for cooperation with institutions/NGOs and local communication.
Logic
resource map → contact map → club design → event design → communication and partnerships → inclusion/accessibility/risks → 90‑day calendar + commitments.
Outputs
1) KUL1 — Map of local resources (A3: places–people–programs), 2) KUL2 — My contact map (strong/weak ties + “bridges”), 3) KUL3 — Club canvas (goal, audience, format, roles, rules), 4) KUL4 — Event plan 0→1 (mini‑event 2h), 5) KUL5 — Event budget and logistics (template), 6) KUL6 — Communication and visibility (plan + A2–B2 texts), 7) KUL7 — Partnerships and room booking (phone/email/meeting scripts), 8) KUL8 — Inclusion and accessibility (checklist: language, travel, barriers), 9) KUL9 — Risk analysis and Plan B (matrix), 10) KUL10 — 90‑day calendar + 30‑day plan (KPIs), 11) KUL‑R — Results assessment rubric.

2. Learning outcomes (knowledge • skills • attitudes)

Knowledge
understands concepts: local resources (people–places–programs), strong/weak ties and social bridges, basics of organising meetings/clubs/events, principles of inclusion and accessibility.
Skills
prepares a resource map and a contact map,
designs an interest club and a mini‑event,
creates a communication plan and contacts an institution,
identifies barriers and risks and plans Plan B,
sets a 90‑day calendar and KPIs.
Attitudes
proactivity, intercultural openness, equal treatment, safety and realism of plans.

3. Organisational parameters

Room
“U‑shape” + 4 tables; 2 flipcharts; projector; timer; set of city maps (if available).
Print materials (A4/A3, 1 per person): KUL1–KUL10, KUL‑R; sticky notes, markers, coloured tape.
Evaluation
Mentimeter PRE/POST (3 questions – section 4) + KUL‑R rubric.

4. Mentimeter — questions (PRE and POST)

“I know where nearby to look for places and people to cooperate with (resource map).”

“I can design a club/event and calculate a basic budget.”

“I have a 90‑day action and communication plan (with KPIs).”

5. Detailed agenda (180’)

0–12’ Opening and ground rules (12’)

Goal
safe collaboration and clear goals.
Instructions
present the plan and outputs; agreement: voluntary participation, confidentiality, right to pause; we do not share private data of people/institutions. Hand out KUL1–KUL10.

12–22’ Icebreaker “My power places” (10’)

Goal
activate positive associations and place-based capital.
Instructions
everyone marks 3 places on KUL1 where they feel good (park, library, café, NGO). In pairs, they share “why”.

22–30’ Mentimeter PRE (8’)

30–62’ MODULE 1 — Map of local resources (people–places–programs) (32’)

Goal
see “where to go tomorrow”.
Materials
KUL1 (A3).
Instructions
In three columns, list
People (leaders/animators, volunteers, teachers, neighbours), Places (libraries, community centres, sports clubs, coworking, cafés open to NGOs, parishes), Programs (regular activities, clubs, office hours, free events).
Mark with a star the resources you can access through acquaintances.
Exercise (15’): tables create 3 neighbourhood maps; choose 2 “quick entry points” each (e.g., library office hours, an open board‑games club).
Criterion
each group identifies at least 6 resources and 2 quick entry points.

62–92’ MODULE 2 — My network: strong/weak ties and “bridges” (30’)

Goal
activate contacts and requests for help.
Materials
KUL2.
Instructions
Draw circles
centre “me”, first circle of strong ties (family/friends), second circle of weak ties (people from courses, neighbours, project participants), third circle of bridges (people/institutions that connect different environments).
Mark 3 people/bridges you can message this week.
Exercise (12’): in pairs, draft an A2–B2 message to a “bridge” (invitation to a meeting/questions about room booking).
Criterion
KUL2 completed + a ready message to 1 “bridge”.

92–102’ BREAK (10’)

102–132’ MODULE 3 — Interest club canvas (KUL3) (30’)

Goal
have a ready sketch of a club for 6–8 meetings.
Materials
KUL3.
Instructions
Goal and audience
for whom? what should change after 8 weeks?
Format
weekly/bi‑weekly; 60–120 min; roles (coordinator, communication, logistics, rotating facilitator).
Rules (House Rules)
punctuality, equal voices, simple language PL↔UA, “no mocking”, photos only with consent.
Metrics (KPIs)
attendance, number of new people, satisfaction (mini survey), number of active “bridges”.
Exercise (15’): in teams of 3–4, design 1 club (e.g., language, cooking, book, board‑game, film).
Criterion
complete KUL3 with KPIs and roles.

132–162’ MODULE 4 — Event 0→1: plan, budget, accessibility (30’)

Goal
prepare the first mini‑event (2 h).
Materials
KUL4 (plan), KUL5 (budget), KUL8 (accessibility), KUL9 (risks).
Instructions

KUL4 — event plan: goal, minute‑by‑minute agenda, list of roles, materials, guest/partner list, permissions (if needed), clean‑up afterwards.

KUL5 — budget/logistics: venue (0 PLN? institution), refreshments (water/tea), printed materials, name tags, transport; own contribution = time and network.

KUL8 — accessibility: PL↔UA language, clear travel directions, no barriers in the room (if there are — plan B), quiet place/“calm corner”, safe photos.

KUL9 — risks: attendance < plan, delays, no key/equipment, conflict; Plan B: shortened agenda, correspondence with the institution, conflict moderator (bridge to scenarios 24/16).

Exercise (12’): each team completes KUL4–KUL5–KUL8–KUL9 for their mini‑event within 21 days.

Criterion
complete plans + 1 realistic venue date to check.

162–174’ MODULE 5 — Communication, partnerships and room booking (12’)

Goal
reach out to people and institutions.
Materials
KUL6 (communication plan), KUL7 (scripts).
Instructions

KUL6 — communication: 2 offline channels (poster in a library/university/NGO) + 2 online (local group, event calendar) — always check rules and permissions.

KUL7 — scripts: phone/email/meeting: request a room, short description of the goal, number of people, dates, requirements, responsibility, information about cleaning up.

Exercise (6’): in pairs, write a booking request email (KUL7).

Criterion
ready email draft (10 sentences, A2–B2).

174–180’ Mentimeter POST + 90‑day calendar (6’)

Goal
closure and commitments.
Materials
KUL10.
Instructions
POST (the same 3 questions). Fill in KUL10:
Weeks 1–2: contact 2 institutions (“bridges”), book a venue, publish the invitation,
Weeks 3–4: event 0→1 and evaluation,
Weeks 5–12: club cycle (min. 4 meetings), partnership with 1 institution.
Add KPIs
number of meetings, average attendance, number of new people, at least 1 joint project with an institution.

6. Facilitation best practices

Plain language (A2–B2), pictograms on cards; explain abbreviations; do not assume knowledge of local customs.

Inclusion and safety
photos only with consent; neutral language; consider the needs of highly sensitive people (calm corner).
Bridges
scenario 12 (language — language club), 13 (wellbeing), 16 (anti‑discrimination and 5D), 21 (university/education), 24 (mediation), 25 (finance — event budget).

7. Adaptations, plan B, options

Language barrier
KUL3/KUL6 cards in PL↔UA version; “buddy” roles (language support person).
Small group (≤10): deeper 1:1 work on the KUL1 map and the club; a dress rehearsal of the mini‑event.
Less time (120’): M1 20’, M2 20’, M3 25’, M4 25’, M5 15’; KUL10 as homework.
More time (+30’): add the module “Neighbourhood actions” (shared table, bookcrossing, skill exchange) and “microgrants” (where to ask — without naming institutions).

8. Evaluation and reporting indicators

Mentimeter PRE/POST — 3 questions (section 4).

Outputs
KUL1–KUL10 (photo/scan).
KUL‑R rubric (0–2 points per criterion, max 10):

KUL1 — min. 6 resources and 2 quick entry points,

KUL2 — 3 “bridges” and 1 message,

KUL3 — club with roles and KPIs,

KUL4–KUL5–KUL8–KUL9 — event plan/budget/accessibility/risks,

KUL10 — 90‑day calendar + KPIs and a 30‑day plan.

Interpretation
0–3 getting started; 4–7 solid; 8–10 ready to act.

9. Printable attachments + extra materials

KUL1–KUL10, KUL‑R and extra practice cards (fictional examples).