Personas and Scenarios

Personas

Adam 20 years old University Student

Adam works hard in classes every day, and therefore does not have time to work a traditional job. He wants to find a way to make a bit of extra cash during his free time on the weekends.

Goals Earn extra money Do well in classes

Ralph 45 years old Manager at local Target Long-time resident of Chico

Ralph is sick of the general poor state of his neighborhood. There is a large amount of trash left on the side of the road. He, as one man with a family, does not have the capability of cleaning it up all by himself.

Goals Get neighborhood clean

Susie 26 years old Self employed Recently moved to Chico from Oregon

Susie is an outgoing individual who loves to meet new people and help out in her community. In her hometown she used to volunteer at the homeless shelter bi weekly and wants to keep bringing her positivity.

Goals Wants to spread positivity Wants to make an impact in her community Doesn't care about the money.

Scenarios

Adam’s cat has come down with a mysterious illness. As a college student, he does not have enough money to buy the necessary medicine. He wonders if there is any way he can get some quick cash to be able to get the medicine his cat needs.

One day Ralph noticed a bunch of hooligans leaving trash in his yard and neighborhood but he recently hurt his back at work. So he is unable to clean up his yard himself. Giving that he is off work for a bit he wants to seek out individuals who are willing to help around his neighborhood.

Susie feels like there is not enough greenery in her local area. She is not aware of any organizations that work to plant trees and increase the general greenery of her neighborhood. She wants to find a group of people with the same goal as her and improve the area in which they live.