Voter Mobilization Volunteer Training

Posted by on September 24, 2004

[posted from Idealist.org]

Voter Mobilization Volunteer Trainings – Center for Progressive Leadership

Enhance your political impact with a one-day voter mobilization training!

Learn more below or register online today at http://www.progressleaders.org/vmt04

This fall thousands of progressive volunteers will be working to turn out voters on Election Day. To support that effort the Center for Progressive Leadership will be hosting a series of one-day Voter Mobilization Volunteer Trainings. Through a series of interactive, highly focused training sessions with top progressive organizers, we’ll be preparing activists to be effective in communicating a progressive message to voters and ensuring they make their voices heard in this critical election.

At the end of the training you’ll have an opportunity to sign up as a volunteer on voter mobilization activities in your community!

Training Dates & Locations:

– Philadelphia, PA: Sunday, October 3rd
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
University of Pennsylvania, Logan Hall, Room G-17

Progressive Experts Will Teach Sessions On:

– The basics of campaign field tactics and strategy
– Communicating with voters about progressive issues
– Mastering door-to-door, phone and electronic outreach & organizing
– Learning the legal details of voter registration and voter rights
– Strategizing on methods to be an effective progressive electoral activist

Logistics:

– Agenda at http://www.progressleaders.org/vmt04
– Cost: $10. Includes lunch and materials

Registration Information:

– Full details and registration online at http://www.progressleaders.org/vmt04
– Email fieldtraining@progressleaders.org with any questions

Other Ways to Get Involved:

– Is your non-profit organization looking for trained volunteers for your electoral outreach activities? Email fieldtraining@progressleaders.org so we can connect you with our trainees.

– Are you unable to attend one of the programs above but want to be kept informed about future trainings? Email fieldtraining@progressleaders.org and we’ll add you to our announcements list.

– And of course – forward this message to your progressive friends who are interested in making a difference this election year!

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The Center for Progressive Leadership (CPL) is the first national political training institute dedicated to building the next generation of progressive political leaders. Through intensive training programs for youth, activists, and candidates, CPL provides progressives with the skills and resources needed to become effective political leaders.

URL: http://www.progressleaders.org/