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Climate Advocate Lobby Training (Online)

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After the informational session, the next step for new CCL volunteers is Climate Advocate Lobby Training (Online). Facilitated by CCL Trainers, this training will not only teach you about Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s methods and visions but also inspire you to find your role so you can hit the ground running.
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Register for Live Version
  • If possible, we recommend you attend a live training workshop, given quarterly and leading up to CCL's lobby days (see link below for next available times)
  • The live training will be for two hours with the chance to meet in small groups with a CCL mentor and practice a mock congressional lobby meeting..
  • The live training is the best way to get a feel for what it’s like to be in a lobby meeting. 
  • Register for Live Version
Click "Watch" or "Listen" for Recorded Trainings

For those who can’t attend our Climate Advocate Lobby Training live, we provide the pre-recorded version here - just click on the "Watch" or "Listen" tabs above. Let us know that you have watched or listened to the call by clicking on the "Log your training" button below. 

Overview
In both the live training and recorded training you will:
  • Learn the basics of becoming an effective climate advocate through reviewing CCL’s structure, mission, purpose, and methodology of creating political will.
  • Practice how to appeal to the best in others and build common ground.
  • Learn how to build constructive relationships with elected representatives and practice our lobbying methods.
  • Practice storytelling and a mock lobby meeting to put your new skills to use!
Questions? Email membership@citizensclimate.org.
Length
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https://vimeo.com/showcase/6718237
Video Outline
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
  • (0:00) Agenda & Intro To Who We Are
  • (4:21) Save vs. Savor Activity
  • (15:15) Our Mission & Building Authentic Relationships
  • (21:59) Review From Info Session & Our One Rule
  • (29:10) Exploring Our Primary Ask
  • (35:20 ) Preparing For Your Lobby Meeting
  • (46:18) Regroup & Closing Thoughts
Instructor(s)
  • Brett Cease
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Skip ahead to the following section(s):
  • (0:00) Agenda & Intro To Who We Are
  • (5:38) What We Care About: Save vs. Savor
  • (28:17) Experiencing Breakthoughs In Exercising Our Power 
  • (41:28) Five Levers Of Political Will
  • (51:47) CCL's Primary Ask For Fall Lobby Days
  • (1:03:10) Motivational Interviewing Practice & Preparing For Your Lobby Meeting
  • (1:16:18) Regroup & Closing Thoughts
Instructor(s)
  • Elli Sparks
  • Solemi Hernandez
Have you completed this training?
Let us know if you've completed this training! Your progress will be logged in the Action Tracker so you can reference a list of trainings that you've completed.
Log your training
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Category
Training
Format
Audio / Video