Using Participatory Mapping to Explore Participation in the Voluntary Sector
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USING PARTICIPATORY MAPPING TO EXPLORE PARTICIPATION IN THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Eddie Cowling (Involve) Researcher on the Pathways Through Participation project
WHAT IS A MAP? Maps come in many forms Maps are socially constructed Conventionalised Shaped by political, economic, social and cultural discourses of the time Appealing means of communication Can represent time Relational Reflect the map-maker’s worldview
PARTICIPATORY MAPPING Draws on valuable local knowledge Recognises local people are capable research
collaborators Encourages diverse involvement Fosters empowerment Literacy and geography skills not essential
Community mapping in India to help decide where a well and latrines should be placed
www.wateraid.org
Participatory mapping exercise in Kent, UK, exploring support needed by fathers to better engage in their children's’ lives
http://www.enginegroup.co.uk
HOW ARE WE GOING TO USE PM? Pathways Through Participation
The project will explore how and why people get involved and stay involved in different forms of participation over the course of their lives.
Participation means many things to many different people. The project will look at participation in a very broad sense and consider the act of taking part in a wide range of social or civic activities.
HOW ARE WE GOING TO USE PM? First stage of data collection: gauge the
range of opportunities and activities for voluntary engagement in the local area and beyond.
Several mapping sessions in each community Explore the mapping process, not just the
maps themselves Maps will aid the preparation of the second
phase of the research...
KEY FACTORS... Practical considerations
Format GIS Participant recruitment Encouraging participation across the group Time capacity Participant responsibility
To ensure success: Commitment to collaboration Dissemination and follow-up action plan
SECOND PHASE... In-depth interviews, supplemented by the
maps, and maybe...
Photo elicitation?
Timelines?
Walking interviews?
WE ARE NEW TO PARTICIPATORY MAPPING, SO... Has anyone had any experience of
participatory mapping?
Any advice?
Any comments or questions?
To find out more about the Pathways project www.pathwaysthroughparticipation.org.uk