One-time · Series · Ongoing
How We Partner
Choose a program theme, then the format that fits your community. Every format includes program design, youth participant preparation and facilitation by Loopd.
Three ways to work with Loopd
Start small or plan for the long term. Any program theme can be delivered in any format.
One-Time Experiences
60–90 minutes
An engaging 60–90 minute experience designed for introductions, community events, special occasions or pilot programs.
Best for
- Community events
- Special events
- First-time partnerships
- Testing a new program
Series
3 to 6+ sessions
A multi-session experience designed for participants to build familiarity, relationships and skills over time.
Examples
- 3-session series
- 6-session series
- Recurring monthly programming
Keeping the same group together from session to session gives relationships time to form.
Ongoing Partnerships
Seasonal or year-round
Longer-term programming designed around the needs, goals and community of a partner organization.
Examples
- Monthly programming
- Seasonal programming
- Recurring intergenerational programming
- Co-designed community initiatives
Includes deeper program development, facilitation and impact measurement.
A theme plus a format
A few examples of how organizations combine them.
A 90-minute Shared Canvas session at a library's community open house.
A six-session digital skills and mentorship series pairing high school students with residents of a retirement community.
A seasonal oral history project co-designed with a cultural centre, ending in a community showcase.
What happens when you partner with Loopd
Understand your community
We learn about your participants, space, schedule and goals.
Design the experience
We recommend a theme and format, and shape the activities around your community.
Bring generations together
We prepare youth participants, coordinate with your staff and facilitate every session.
Reflect on outcomes
We gather feedback, share what we learned and refine future sessions.
Who brings what
Loopd handles the program, so your team can focus on your community.
Loopd brings
- Program design tailored to your community
- Facilitation of every session
- Recruitment and preparation of youth participants
- Activity plans and materials guidance
- Coordination with your staff
- Feedback and outcome reporting
Your organization brings
- A space for sessions
- Participants from your community
- A staff contact for scheduling
- Knowledge of your community and goals
Who we work with
We partner with organizations that serve youth, older adults or both.
Retirement & long-term care homes
Programming that gives residents regular, meaningful time with young people from the wider community.
Community centres
Drop-in events, series and seasonal programming open to local youth and older adults.
Libraries & cultural spaces
Storytelling, oral history and creative programs that fit naturally into public programming.
Schools & youth organizations
Leadership, mentorship and service-learning experiences for students and youth groups.
Cultural & faith-based organizations
Programs co-designed with your community to reflect its own history, language and traditions.
Nonprofits & municipal programs
Partnerships that support community, wellbeing or digital inclusion goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from organizations planning a program.
Don't see your question answered here?
Reach out directly and we'll talk it through.
Bring Loopd to Your Community
Start with a one-time experience or plan a full series. Either way, the first step is a conversation about your community.