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What Are Activities?
On Ideas-Shared, ambitions become real-world progress through Activities.
An activity is simply the starting point you choose.
If something matters to you, there is an activity format that fits.
Choose the one that best reflects what you want to do, then post an activity listing so that others can participate and help move it forward.
Pick an activity
Declare Ambitions -> Use this when you want to clearly state something you intend to achieve and invite others to support it.
Example: Create a community garden in our neighbourhood.
Develop Ideas -> Use this when you have an idea that could become something valuable and you want to explore or develop it further.
Example: Design a simple tool sharing scheme for local residents.
Rant -> Use this when something is frustrating you and needs to be called out or highlighted.
Example: Why are local public transport services getting worse every year?
Fix Problems -> Use this when something is clearly broken or inefficient and you want to organise people to improve it.
Example: Improve pedestrian safety outside the local school.
Share Knowledge -> Use this when you want to share useful expertise, insights, or information that others may benefit from.
Example: How small businesses can reduce energy costs.
Ask Questions -> Use this when you want perspectives, answers, or insights from others.
Example: What are the most effective ways to reduce plastic waste at home?
Offer Solutions -> Use this when you have a practical proposal that could solve a problem or improve a situation.
Example: Introduce a local car sharing initiative to reduce congestion.
Manage Jobs -> Use this when you want to advertise work opportunities or recruit people for projects or roles.
Example: Looking for a freelance designer to help build a new website.
Showcase Places -> Use this when you want to highlight a location, venue, or destination others may want to visit.
Example: A hidden walking trail with incredible views.
Promote Events -> Use this when you want to publicise a gathering, meeting, conference, or local event.
Example: Community clean up day this Saturday morning.
Express Opinions -> Use this when you want to share a perspective or viewpoint and invite others to engage with the topic.
Example: Why small local businesses deserve stronger support.
Offer Help -> Use this when you want to make your time, skills, or resources available to others.
Example: Offering mentoring to new entrepreneurs.
Start Discussions -> Use this when you want to bring people together to talk through a topic or issue.
Example: How can our town centre become more vibrant again?
Supply Tutorials -> Use this when you want to teach others how to do something step by step.
Example: How to start growing your own vegetables at home.
Post Announcements -> Use this when you want to share news or important updates.
Example: New cycling route opening next month.
Request Help -> Use this when you need support, expertise, or resources to move something forward.
Example: Looking for volunteers to help organise a community festival.
Submit Adverts -> Use this when you want to promote a product, service, or opportunity.
Example: Local bakery offering fresh bread deliveries.
Present Recommendations -> Use this when you want to highlight something worth supporting, buying, reading, or exploring.
Example: A great book on financial independence.
Post Fun Stuff -> Use this when you want to share something entertaining, interesting, or uplifting.
Example: A clever invention that made everyday life easier.
Once a team forms, tasks are organised and managed within the Delivery section of Ideas-Shared Groups.