Mobilizing People

graphic: Toolbox Tips on adult learners as spokespeople

  • Start early.
  • Identify potential adult learner spokespeople among learners who participate in your organization’s events, or through classes or focus groups.
  • Review the purpose and elements of the campaign and ask where they want to be involved.
  • Develop the adult learner stories for the media well in advance. Click here for sample learner profiles. (PDF 147k)
  • Use adult learners who have not previously been involved with the media.
  • Make sure the learners are comfortable telling their stories to the media.
  • Review the presentation materials and help the learners identify the role they will play.