ACLU of Florida Resources for Volunteers

Upcoming training opportunities:

1.     How to Engage with your Legislators

Join the ACLU of Florida for an informative and educational training, "How to engage with your legislators." If you are interested in advocating on behalf of the ACLU in your city, participating in fly-in lobby days in Tallahassee, and wondering how you can engage in meeting with elected officials, join us for this online training to get you prepared to take action during the 2017 legislative session.

Training #1: Feb. 8, 1-2:15 PM ET

Training #2: Feb. 9, 6:30-7:45 PM ET
Registration will open on Feb. 1.

Action Steps:

1.     Fill out our volunteer questionnaire: 
https://action.aclu.org/secure/volunteer-aclu-florida

2.     Become a card-carrying member and recruit three or more of your friends or loved ones to become ACLU members. 
https://www.aclu.org/secure/join-aclu-florida
 

3.     Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and help us spread the ALCU’s message.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACLUFL/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACLUFL 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aclufl/ 
 

4.     Fundraise! Make a tax-deductible contribution to support the work of the ACLU.

5.     Get involved with a local ACLU of Florida chapter.
http://aclufl.org/take-action/local-chapters/

6.     For more ways to take action, please visit our Take Action page and download our “What Can I Do Now?” guide

Bystander Training: Do you feel at risk or want to learn what to do if you experience or witness harassment?

1.     Feel at risk? The ACLU has comprised a list of resources for immigrants, Muslims, members of the LGBT community, protesters, journalists, women, people of color, etc. about their rights and what to do if they are violated.https://www.aclu.org/feature/feel-at-risk

2.     Hollaback! is a global movement to end harassment powered by a network of grassroots activists. They are hosting one-hour webinar trainings on how to do your part to protect your neighbors and yourself from harassment.
https://www.ihollaback.org/

For questions, please feel free to reach out to me at cbruce@aclufl.org or Sara Latshaw at slatshaw@aclufl.org.