Cool Teams
Why Cool Teams?
It is up to all of us to protect the future for the next generation.
The intention to act is there. What's missing is a clear, practical path forward, a sense of shared purpose, and the feeling that what we do together actually matters. Our Cool Team program brings neighbors or friends together so that we can take care of each other while we take care of the planet.
People want to act but don't know where to start.
✅ Cool Teams give every household a clear game plan.
People feel overwhelmed and alone in their concern.
✅ Cool Teams builds team spirit that makes the work joyful.
People sense that private, individual action won't make a difference.
✅ Cool Team's collective, public action shifts culture, which makes a huge difference.
Ready to sign up?
Sign up for one of our free half-day trainings. Our goal is to leave you feeling excited and prepared to start a Cool Team with your neighbors or friends. From there, we will give you the ongoing support you need to see it through!
Attend a half-day Team Leader Training:
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Getting started:
Attend a free training:
Enthusiastic community members step up and join one of our free half-day trainings to become Team Leaders. They then gather their neighbors or friends and kickstart community climate action by making a fun, welcoming environment for people to get curious, explore ideas, and take action together.
Having a co-leader can make your experience easier and more enjoyable. Here is a fun video about the importance of welcoming your early adopters as co-leads as demonstrated by crazy dancers!
Pick a team type:
Cool Block Team - There is real magic in starting a block-based team. Getting to know your neighbors can add real value to your life: from the joy of having friends next door to the security of knowing you can count on each other in emergencies to the convenience of sharing tools and food easily. It can also lead to collaborative projects like tree plantings, community gardens, traffic calming, garage sales, and block parties.
Cool Friends Team - Not everyone has the perfect set up for the Cool Block program. Some people live in apartment buildings with high turnover rates. Some people have small children making it hard to hang out with anyone other than your play group friends. We don't want any of these real-life factors to prevent participation. If you have a play group, book club, work team, or random group of friends you'd like to bring together so you can enjoy each other's company while you take care of the planet, join us!
Take the time to enjoy the journey:
To build strong connections and cover important topics, the team will spend time together over several months. The team can decide how often they want to meet. Most groups meet once or twice a month.
Think of this like a social club for building a planet-friendly community. It is meant to be enjoyed. We can have fun and be productive at the same time!
Quick tips:
If you think you don’t have enough time to do this, remember that time spent as a Block Leader will be fun and social and way more valuable than another evening spent watching TV. 😉
If you think you are too shy to approach your neighbors, use this as an excuse to get to know them and enjoy a sense of community for years to come! ❤️
Taking Action
Later is too late.
Become part of the solution today!
