Volunteer Advocacy Teams Local Leader at Friends… · Washington

Apply Description Lobby locally for global good – Become a Peace and Justice Champion in your community Organization: Friends Committee on National Legislation Position: Volunteer Advocacy Teams Local Leader Join with others across the country working on federal peace and justice legislation as a grassroots advocate! The Advocacy Teams Network is made up of more than 1,500 individuals from across the country who use their power as constituents to make change in Washington. Our success comes from our commitment to building relationships with Congress grounded in mutual respect and listening. We are seeking to connect with engaged individuals based in the United States hoping to make a difference on peace and justice legislation in Congress! FCNL will help local volunteers build a local team of advocates united by our shared values and vision for the world we seek. Activities will include: Fostering a team of advocates in your community Building an ongoing relationship with your members of Congress and their staff through regular lobby visits Writing letters to the editor Engaging with local media Each year, the Advocacy Teams network lobbies on federal legislation related to peace and foreign policy. We welcome you to join us this year as our network of 130+ teams across 45 states call on Congress to Invest in Peace through funding three critical conflict prevention and peacebuilding funds. We use an intersectional lens to bring peace and justice to the forefront of the national conversation. Cause Areas: Advocacy & Human Rights Community International Politics When: We'll work with your schedule. Skills:
Community Outreach Networking Public Speaking Relationship Building Verbal / Written Communication Requirements We are seeking advocates in: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Chicago, Illinois Rockford, Illinois Rock Island, Illinois Moline, Illinois Peoria, Illinois Louisville, Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky Ashland, Kentucky Fayetteville, Arkansas Fort Smith, Arkansas Springdale, Arkansas Kansas City, Kansas Miami, Florida Orlando, Florida Tampa, Florida Moab, Utah Juneau, Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska St. George, Utah Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Mobile, Alabama San Diego, CA We welcome volunteers of all ages, faiths, and levels of ability. Our program operates in the United States. Volunteers are asked to work out of FCNL’s values of deep listening, mutual respect, and nonviolence. We meet both policymakers and advocates where they are and seek opportunities to work together. We pursue legislative policies informed by our belief that there is that of God in every person and that all creation has worth and dignity.