How Can I Help?

Virginia Organizing is a non-partisan grassroots organization that brings people together to work on issues that
affect their lives and their local communities. We hope this information is helpful for you to learn more about
what you can do in your Chapter and in your community to develop as a skilled grassroots leader.

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• Do one-to-ones with people in the community. Practice with
Speak Up! •
other Chapter leaders!
Volunteer to facilitate a Chapter meeting or take the lead on a
• Help leaders make Chapter event, action, or workshop (and rotate leadership roles).
connections across
the issues. • Mentor a new Chapter member.
All oppression is re
lated.
• See a leader doing • Propose a workshop for your Chapter to learn new skills and
good
work? Let him or he develop your existing skill set.
r know!
Celebrate strength
s and • Help make posters for the next protest in your local area and
growth.
recruit 10 friends to attend a rally, protest, or direct action.
• If you need more su
pport, • Call other leaders to check in. We all need support!
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• Invite others to • Do a local power analysis to assess and update your work.
be a part of
Virginia Organizin
g! • Fundraise! Plan your own fundraiser, ask your family and friends
for donations, become a monthly sustainer, and help with
Chapter fundraising efforts.

Connect with us!

703 Concord Avenue
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
434-984-4655 (office)
@vaorganizing 434-984-2803 (fax)
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