If you’re reading this then it’s very likely that you’re either considering taking on the responsibility of running a YesTribe, or you’re doing so already.

So either way, thank you!

Running a regional YesTribe is a voluntary role and although there are occasional perks we’re keen to ensure that this role doesn’t take over your life.

With this in mind, we’re keen to find multiple leaders per region and offer support to all our leaders, both with a series of guides and one-on-one mentorship.

Expectations

Leading a YesTribe means preserving and encouraging a culture of support. We aim to create the same vibe and communication on our online groups as we’d expect in offline gatherings and events. In short, we think at the very least people should be kind to each other in good times and bad, and as a tribe leader you’d be a mindful encourager of all members of the community.

As a tribe leader, your minimum contribution would be:

  • To moderate your region’s Facebook group, approving members and posts and ensuring rules aren’t broken

  • To work towards promoting your group, naturally through creating events and online by sharing events to other parts of the SayYesMore network

  • To create at least one event (per leader) per month, using social media to get people together outside is central to our role

  • To engage with our Team Summit Gatherings, giving you a chance to feel like a key member of the SayYesMore team and also to benefit from training, friendship of the group, and other bits and bobs

  • Ensure you keep an eye on our Team Facebook group so you keep up-to-date with what we’re up to as a movement and community.

  • If or when your time comes to move on (life goes on!), we ask you to identify and preferably help to mentor and train a replacement, with Dave and Emms’ help.

How much time you commit to being a Tribe Leader is up to you and how you manage your time. Tuning in several times a day to moderate the group will naturally take more time than choosing to do ten minutes each evening (which in most cases would be enough). On top of that, organising, posting about and then hosting events are the main time commitments.

We’d say a rule of thumb between 1-2 hours per week would be enough for a fledgling YesTribe with one leader, with a similar time commitment as the Tribe grows and more co-leaders step up to share the role.

So, assuming the above hasn’t put you off, it’s now time to read the rest of our guides, which will help you set up your regional Facebook group and get started with growing your tribe and setting up events.