What is an advocate? And how do you actually do this work?
We are excited to present this fast-paced two-day course for brand-new advocates, with facilitators Mette Earlywine and Tyra Lindquist.
Whether you volunteer or are paid, you work in a shelter or a community office, you do system-based advocacy or community organizing for prevention, if you are new to this work, this training is for you.
We'll cover:
The total Advocacy for Rookies training includes:
When you register, information and instructions about the online training will be emailed to you, so be sure to check your inbox!
Coffee and tea will be available in the mornings and lunch will be provided each day.
Online Registration deadline: April 23, 2014
Deadline to request interpreters: April 10, 2014
Schedule:
1st day: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (check-in opens at 8:45 a.m.)
2nd day: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee:
Hotel:
A block of rooms has been reserved under the name "WSCADV" for April 30 and May 1, at the government per diem rate of $83 single/$93 double plus tax at:
Hampton Inn
2705 Triple L Loop
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(503) 933-1600
You are responsible for making your own reservations and paying for the room.
This event is supported by funding from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Children's Administration. The points of view presented in this event are those of WSCADV and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Any reproduction of material contained in these event materials must acknowledge WSCADV as the source and include the attribution language above.