Your first conversation with ASIF ASIF website starter guide · 2026-10-18 Prepared for this website. Not an official ASIF policy, training manual or application form. A practical checklist to help you introduce your skills, interests and availability. INTRODUCE YOURSELF - Your name and preferred contact email. - The town or state where you are based. - The community or issue you would like to support. WHAT YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE - List skills you are comfortable using: organising, communication, research, training, administration or digital work. - Describe any relevant experience without including confidential information. - Explain when you are available and whether you prefer remote or in-person participation. QUESTIONS TO ASK - Which volunteering opportunities are currently available? - What eligibility checks, training or preparation are required? - Who will be my point of contact? - Are there costs, travel arrangements or accessibility requirements to discuss? BEFORE YOU COMMIT - Confirm the role, expectations, dates and practical arrangements directly with ASIF. - This checklist helps you prepare an enquiry; it is not an application form or confirmation of a place. Contact ASIF: info@actizensfoundation.org Confirm current arrangements directly with the foundation. ================================================================ Community conversation planner ASIF website starter guide · 2026-10-18 Prepared for this website. Not an official ASIF policy, training manual or application form. Turn a broad community worry into a conversation that gets somewhere. DEFINE THE CONVERSATION - What is the issue, in one sentence? - Who is affected, and whose perspective has not yet been heard? - What should people understand or decide by the end? PLAN PARTICIPATION - Choose an accessible time and location. - Invite people with different perspectives and explain the purpose in advance. - Agree on respectful discussion and ask before recording or sharing anyone’s contribution. KEEP A RECORD - Note the questions raised, the areas of agreement and the points that remain uncertain. - Separate direct observations from assumptions. - Avoid including private details that are not needed for the agreed next step. AGREE ON WHAT HAPPENS NEXT - Write down a small, specific action, a willing point of contact and a date to check progress. - If you want support from ASIF, share the topic, location and type of help you are seeking. Contact ASIF: info@actizensfoundation.org Confirm current arrangements directly with the foundation. ================================================================ Partnership enquiry template ASIF website starter guide · 2026-10-18 Prepared for this website. Not an official ASIF policy, training manual or application form. An outline you can reuse to propose a clear collaboration built around a community need. ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION - Organisation name: - Contact person and email: - Location and communities served: - Brief description of your current work: THE PROPOSED COLLABORATION - The community need or opportunity: - The people who would participate or benefit: - The activity or contribution you propose: - The relevant ASIF focus area: PRACTICAL DETAILS - Your proposed timeframe: - Resources or expertise you can contribute: - Support you would like to discuss with ASIF: - Access needs or practical constraints: WHAT THE FIRST CONVERSATION SHOULD ACHIEVE - What would you like the first conversation to clarify? - What information can you provide to help ASIF assess the enquiry? - Send the completed outline to info@actizensfoundation.org. A proposal does not create an agreement; confirm next steps with the team. Contact ASIF: info@actizensfoundation.org Confirm current arrangements directly with the foundation. ================================================================ Event attendance checklist ASIF website starter guide · 2026-10-18 Prepared for this website. Not an official ASIF policy, training manual or application form. Keep registration, travel and accessibility questions in one place before an activity. CONFIRM THE ESSENTIALS - Event name: - Confirmed date and start time: - Venue, meeting point or online joining link: - Organiser contact: BEFORE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS - Confirm that registration is open and ask how your place will be acknowledged. - Ask whether a fee applies and what is included. - Check travel, accessibility and any equipment or materials you should bring. - Do not treat a website listing or calendar entry as confirmation of your booking. DURING THE ACTIVITY - Follow the organiser’s participation guidance. - Ask permission before photographing, recording or publishing other participants. - Keep the organiser’s contact information available for practical questions. AFTERWARDS - Keep your notes and record one action you want to follow up. - Ask where approved learning materials or updates will be shared. - For ASIF events, confirm current details directly with the foundation. Contact ASIF: info@actizensfoundation.org Confirm current arrangements directly with the foundation.