Volunteer opportunities include:

Congressional Liaison / Team Leader – Interact on behalf of the group with the office of your members of Congress.

Outreach Coordinator / Team Leader – Set up speaking engagements and/or conversations with key figures at organizations that will be positively affected by the passage of the Department of Peace legislation (i.e., churches, service clubs, battered women’s shelters, homeless shelters, schools K through 12, universities, conflict resolution programs, etc.). These speaking engagements will create opportunities to meet others that may want to join the local team. The Outreach Coordinator can also coordinate tables at local events that will help get out the word and build interest in your local network.

Media Coordinator / Team Leader – Contact media outlets in your community regarding the Department of Peace legislation. Possibilities include newspaper articles, radio show appearances, television appearances, hosting annual press conferences, and submitting editorials.

Fundraising Coordinator / Team Leader – Create fundraising events and projects to cover the cost of local activities, including the copying of materials, postage, gas, etc. and to host one event or one campaign recruiting monthly donors for the national effort.