Dedication is what you need, but also a set of mighty fine skills up your sleeve. We have got a stack of training planned for 2010 to help you be the every bit of the Changemaker you are. From pulling of an inspiring speech, to leading a team, to lobbying your MP, we have a menu of training events you can chose from. Get these in your diary!
The first is being held on Saturday February 20th and it is being led by the wonderful team from UK Youth Climate Coalition. They will be hosting a workshop on Public Narrative- the campaigning tool that pretty much won Obama the election. Places are limited for this exciting day so do get in touch with Lucy as soon as you can.
31st March (evening) – Political training and action for the General Election
Come along to find out a little bit about how you can make sure the really important issues get put on the table throughout the general election. Find out about the mechanisms you can use to make sure your voice gets heard, and take part in a collaborative action to get climate change on the agenda.
3rd June (evening) – Campaigning online
Come and discover some of the best ways the web is being used in the movement for social change. This evening will cater to all levels of internet knowledge and will help you feel more confident in campaigning online.
21st September (all day Saturday) – Media training
Doing radio interveiws, penning press releases, setting up a stunning photo stunt and writing smart letters to the editor is all covered in this hands on workshop. Total novices have come along to this day and then felt confident enough to be interveiwed by the BBC about climate change just weeks later!
6th November (all day Saturday) – Leading an effective team
So you have a local campaign group or want to set up a student society but just not sure how to get the most out of your team? Come along to get the nuts and bolts on being an inspiring leader with a powerful and focused team.