What is it and how does it work?

Imagine UURMaPA as a virtual community where members share their unique talents, knowledge, and skills. Skill-Sharing Networks can be fun and transform the virtual community into a vibrant hub of learning and support! These sharing sessions could be one-on-one or in groups. They could be completed in one session or multiple sessions based on the skill/knowledge being shared.

Within UURMaPA’s membership, the skills and knowledge that could be shared by retired ministers and partners are varied and vast. Skill sharing could relate to cooking, travel, technology, finance, various crafts, photography, downsizing, mechanics, sewing, etc. The sky is the limit! You could view these as opportunities to share practical tips on anything. We all know you can go to YouTube to learn how to do all sorts of things. Sometimes, having a conversation with someone who has experience with the task at hand is the best way to learn. Some examples of skills and practical tips are:

The joy of air frying
Taking great photos on your phone
Supplies needed to do rock painting
Best 5-ingredient recipes
What to consider when buying a new computer
Is co-housing for me
Rewards of being on the planning team for UURMaPA conferences

Caring for orchids
Living sustainably
Mediterranean cooking made easy
How to navigate Ancestry.com
Travel tips for seniors
First steps in downsizing
Growing herbs indoors
Tips on doing electronic photobooks
How to use Zoom’s many features

Your input is needed to make this a great success! To determine the types of skills that could be shared. Please send your responses to the following questions to Janet Tillman at connections@uurmapa.org.

What skills or knowledge do you have that you would be willing to share with other UURMaPAns via Zoom? Please be very specific. Remember, the sky’s the limit!

What learning opportunities/tips would you like to see available to you via an UURMaPA Skill-Sharing Network?

I love those connections that make this big old world feel like a little village. – Gina Bellman

See also:
•••Current Skills Being Offered
•••Desired Learning Opportunities