Tips for Field Worker s Vol 2 - Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana

own. Her role changes over a period of time: from initiating
and leading to guiding and, finally, advising. It must be
made clear that initiating and leading does not mea n
teaching and dictating: village women are adults with a lot
of experience and knowledge. The field worker's role is,
essentially, to help them realize their potential.
SWA-SHAKTI
The field worker has three basic roles to play
As a Group Adviser, she helps the poor in building their capacity to
manage group affairs and strengthens the women's leadership abilities;
As a Participatory Trainer, she teaches group membe rs basic skills such
as literacy, accounts maintenance, problem-solving, etc.; and
As a Link Person, she is the main liaison person be tween the groups
and outside agencies like the DPIU, various government departments,
banks, etc.
Phase of SHG Role of Field Worker Role of SHG
Preformation Explorer and initiator Observer
Formation Promoter & facilitator Passive participant
Stabilization Coach and resource person Active owner
Growth Adviser and programme initiator Manager
Stabilization
Business support
Self-managed.
(Source: Resource Book for Group Building, DWCD, Government of India)
Behaviour Tips for Field Workers
Be respectful and patient. Listen before you speak. Nev er promise
anything before you are sure that you can fulfil th at promise; and once
made, always keep your promises;
Never become a member of the group or its leader; a nd
Help the women to articulate and take decision by a sking questions,
listening to them and encouraging their active invo lvement.
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