L2W Learning Hub

A role-based, self-serve learning hub for "Link Workers" and Volunteers — designed to reduce onboarding friction Improving the workflow for social prescribers and their service delivery to the elderly population.

TIMELINE

2 weeks

TEAM

4 designers

1 project manager

SKILLS

Service Blueprint

Storyboarding

Co-design

UX Design

CONTEXT

A role-based, self-serve hub built on Google Sites — organized around the actual job, not file types.

The L2W Learning Hub routes users to their own path based on role — Volunteer, Link Worker, or Manager. Content is organized around real workflows, supports self-paced learning with flashcards and knowledge checks, and surfaces the right resource fast with no digging required.

PROBLEM

Onboarding happens once. Knowledge is needed every day.

SALC Link Workers and Volunteers lack a central, easy-to-return-to place to build their knowledge, find the resources they need, and feel confident in their role — leaving them to figure things out on their own at the exact moment they should be focused on supporting clients.

CHALLENGE

How might we make knowledge available at the moment it's needed?

100+ SALC sites each onboard independently. Training consists of just 3 live sessions — dense, unrecorded, role-dependent. There are zero recorded modules, no searchable resources, and rising volunteer burnout from day one.

DISCOVERY

01

ONBOARDING IS A ONE-TIME EVENT

3 live virtual sessions — dense, not recorded, role-dependent. New staff have no way to revisit content after the session ends.

02

GOOGLE DRIVE HAS NO FRONT DOOR

All resources live in Drive but new staff receive no introduction. Information is scattered, deeply nested, and hard to navigate.

03

FINDING THINGS FAST ISN'T POSSIBLE

Mid-workflow, Link Workers need quick answers. The current Drive structure doesn't support fast searching — and asking OACAO takes time neither side has.

SOLUTION

A role-based, self-serve hub built on Google Sites — organized around the actual job, not file types.

The L2W Learning Hub routes users to their own path based on role — Volunteer, Link Worker, or Manager. Content is organized around real workflows, supports self-paced learning with flashcards and knowledge checks, and surfaces the right resource fast with no digging required.

KEY FEATURES

FEATURE 01

Organized around the actual job

Content structured by workflow and role stage — not file type. What do I do during intake? One click away. Each role has its own set of modules built for what you actually do.

FEATURE 02

Self-learning at any pace

Short modules, flashcards, and quizzes staff can revisit anytime — no scheduling required, no login, no pressure. Each module is a short, focused page covering one topic.

FEATURE 03

Fast access mid-workflow

Search bar and quick-access resource cards. Type two words and land on the right resource in seconds. Every module links directly to the tools, forms, and templates you need.

REFLECTION

01

THE BEST SOLUTION FITS THE ORGANIZATION

We explored LMS platforms like Teachable and Moodle — appealing features, but too expensive and complex for OACAO's scale. Google Sites was low cost, already in their ecosystem, and required zero technical expertise. That's what made it the right foundation.

02

IMPLEMENTATION MATTERS AS MUCH AS THE IDEA

Service design is not just about the visible experience — it's about internal processes, staff responsibilities, and realistic next steps. A great feature inside an unfinished system is still an unfinished system. We pivoted to a standalone MVP so our work could ship independently.

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