Volunteer Program
Goals: A,H,A,L+
Increase awareness of current problems
Instill hope by providing possible solutions
Grow base of activists
Build leadership, identify leaders
+ help other states
Below are generic examples that can be adapted to whatever we decide the specific goals are.
Volunteers tend to thrive when there are clear agreed-upon goals and a blueprint of how to accomplish the goals including measurable indicators of success along the way.
The most effective and time consuming activity is one-on-one direct development AND follow-up.
Examples of projects—each needs some level of leadership with articulated and coordinated plans:
Increase awareness of current problems
Presentations/Speakers Team
Network locally with other issue groups, with faith groups, progressive groups
Use “Saving Taxpayers Millions” aka “Saving Cities Millions” at city councils, county commission meetings, school boards, etc.
Distribute fact sheets, flyers
Hold forums, movie nights, public round tables,
The usual—fb, blogs, LTE, townhalls, tabling, petitions, booths, webinars, videos, music, art, poetry, dance, etc.
The situational—demonstrations, mini-campaigns, street theatre
Raise questions and challenges at townhalls, political party meetings, and with other organizations pursuing health care for everyone
Instill hope with recommended solutions
Promote national legislation
Support bills introduced in Colorado Legislature
Introduce statutes or bills as entry to universal coverage
Reintroduce state universal health care bill
Build coalitions around solutions and/or rewrite of Amendment 69
Grow base of activists
Create on-boarding procedures that include immediate welcoming, connecting, tracking and appreciating
Activist training programs around the state, e.g., Sunday afternoon training session with child care provided; or in partnership with other organizations that are predominantly minority groups
Develop communication vehicles so activists feel totally included and easily find events, materials, support
Build leadership
Encourage every leader to mentor another
Provide perks for leaders with recognition, decision-making powers, extra training opportunities, etc.
Help Other States
Volunteer suggestions-generic 04.20.17
