Minivillage · Community Builder Certificate

The Little
Yellow Book

Your CB1 Journey. 5 steps. 5 months. You can do this.

The CB1 certificate shows you know how to build community. You learn, you practise, you grow.

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0 of 5 steps completed

Your 5 Steps

5 steps. 5 months. Tap a step to expand it, then mark it complete when done.

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1. Train

Finish onboarding online. Attend a 1-Day Intensive.

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2. Show Up

Volunteer every week for 20+ weeks · Attend 3 CCN Training Socials0/20 weeks

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3. Build

Do a community project (up to 12 weeks). Use the 5-stage planner.

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4. Share

Give a short talk (3–5 min) about your project.

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5. Complete

Pass the quiz (70%+). Write a short reflection.

The Science: People are more motivated when they feel they have already started. This is the Endowed Progress Effect — your training has already begun, you have momentum. (Nunes & Drèze, 2006)

What You'll Earn

This is worth celebrating.

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Community Builder Certificate

A physical and digital certificate you can share and display.

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Recognition from Minivillage

A personal recommendation you can use for jobs and opportunities.

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Gift of Appreciation

A thank-you gift to celebrate what you've done.

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Real Skills & Confidence

Practical experience in community building that you carry with you.

What happens next?

After CB1, you can lead, mentor new volunteers, or keep growing with Minivillage. CB1 is the foundation. There's room to go further.

Your CB1 Journey Board

Scan the QR code on your booklet cover — or visit the link below — for tips, milestones, and stories from people who've done it.

minivillage.ca/cb1