Lending a Hand
Offer a Small Job Without Turning a Friendly Invitation into an Obligation
“You are good at this” can sound like appreciation and still leave somebody feeling unable to decline. When asking a neighbour to help, make the size of the…
shared responsibility
Lending a Hand
A Community Role Can Be Shared Without Making Everyone Responsible for Everything
Two volunteers may be happy to share a role but unsure who handles the next request. A small division of responsibility can prevent the arrangement from…