Start a Chapter
Create a Sidewalk Talk chapter to engage your community.
We’re elated to have over 7,000 listeners who have trained through the Sidewalk Talk Listener Training program, but true community transformation happens when you bring Sidewalk Talk to your community.
Sidewalk Talk listening chapters build strong, resilient communities.
When listeners like you unite on sidewalks and street corners, you send the message that you have empathy and compassion for your community… And that’s the first step to building resiliency. Sidewalk Talk chapters help people:
Discover free and affordable support services
Become empowered to befriend and encourage one another
Feel truly heard and understood
How do you know if leading a Sidewalk Talk chapter is right for you?
Listening to and strengthening your community is a process, not an event. Our Sidewalk Talk chapter leaders are people who:
Feel heartbroken by our negative society
Want to serve people who are often excluded or overlooked
Look forward to learning and practicing leadership skills
Desire to include diverse people toward a common goal
Are enthusiastic about forming and bolstering new friendships
Are loving and growth minded people!
Our chapter leaders activate our mission.
When you become a Sidewalk Talk chapter leader, you’re not just sitting on a sidewalk... You’re literally fueling our entire vision of creating a world of connection and belonging, where everyone matters.
Sidewalk Talk chapter leaders inspire their community. Your dedication allows us to:
Reach new isolated communities and people around the world
Cover the cost of starting new chapters and programs
Maintain our website, podcast, and other vital resources that support leaders like you
Sidewalk Talk leader must-haves:
Leaders are 18 years or older.
Leaders have proven proficiency in email, the internet, Google Calendar, Zoom, and Eventbrite or are people who are good at figuring out technology.
Leaders have organized and led people before and are kind, consistent, creative, and collaborative people who inspire and motivate others and are a joy to work with.
Leaders are the kind of people who thrive on the freedom to create their own initiative. At their core, they do not need or even want step by step guidance.
Leaders love meeting, inspiring, and caring about other wise and like-minded leaders around the globe.
Leaders are motivated to keep our impact and growth going.
Becoming A Chapter Leader Webinar
Sit back for 30 minutes and learn all that is involved. We are a grass roots, volunteer-led effort. We created guidelines and change them about once a year with feedback from the community.
Have more questions about becoming a city leader? Contact Us