Be an Advocate for Solutions to US and Global Poverty
ORGANIZATION: RESULTS
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RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed, everyday people. Together, we use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty in the U.S. and around the world.
RESULTS advocates believe that everyone deserves a chance to thrive in their community. No one should worry about being hungry or losing the safety of their home. But too many people in the U.S. and around the world face this reality each day. To build a better future, we must take action to protect people's rights to health, nutrition, housing, and financial stability.
You can make a difference as a RESULTS advocate.
Every year, RESULTS volunteers secure billions of dollars for global health and education. We ensure that U.S. households with low incomes can access vital nutrition support. We improve tax policies for people with low incomes, putting money back in their pockets. And we call for new and innovative solutions to the affordable housing crisis.
Learn how you can be an effective advocate. Sign up for your 1-hour New Advocate Orientation at www.results.org/volunteer.
What You’ll Do as a new RESULTS Advocate
In our New Advocate Training & Action Program, you will join one training and action meeting each month. During the meeting, you will learn one advocacy skill and take one advocacy action to practice that skill and support a solution to poverty. RESULTS New Member Engagement staff lead these meetings. Our staff specialize in grassroots advocacy and community organizing. We are eager to support you to grow as an advocate.
Through the New Advocate Training & Action Program, you will reach the following goals:
- Learn to speak powerfully about solutions to poverty in the U.S. including:
- Protecting and expanding SNAP and U.S. nutrition assistance programs.
- Improving tax policies that help low-income households, such as the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.
- Creating new solutions for renters who are struggling to afford housing.
- Learn to speak powerfully about global poverty solutions , including:
- U.S. support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria and the need for U.S. partnership worldwide to ensure access to healthcare.
- Securing U.S. funding for programs that improve global maternal and child health and nutrition and strengthenhealth systems globally.
- Communicate effectively and confidently with each of your members of Congress.Share your values and your concerns about poverty. Ask them to support effective solutions.
- Write and publish media in your local newspaper. This media will educate and influence Congress and your local community.
- Use your community connections, and build new ones, to show a strong, united force for positive change.
After you finish the New Advocate Training & Action Program, you will be ready to take your advocacy to the next level.We'll connect you with other advocates in your state. As part of your local RESULTS chapter, you will have opportunities to join meetings with your members of Congress and continue to make a difference through advocacy.
Take Action to Create a Better Future
Actions we take today will shape the future for generations to come. By taking one action each month, you can ensure that our leaders understand your community's needs and hopes for a better world.
Ready to take effective actions that will help us build a bright future? Sign up for your 1-hour New Advocate Orientation at www.results.org/volunteer.
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About RESULTS
Location:
1101 15th Street NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005, US
Mission Statement
RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together they use their voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Volunteers receive training, support, and inspiration to become skilled advocates. In time, volunteers learn to effectively advise policy makers, guiding them towards decisions that improve access to education, health, and economic opportunity. With every hour of their time, volunteers multiply their impact through the enormous power of advocacy -- whether it’s helping change policy to support millions of families putting food on the table or helping raise billions of dollars for the world’s most vulnerable children. Backed by the in-depth research and legislative expertise of staff, RESULTS advocates realize the incredible power they possess to use their voices to change the world.
Description
For over 40 years, RESULTS and RESULTS Educational Fund have been shining light on critical, effective solutions to poverty. By combining the powerful voices of civic advocates with research and oversight of U.S. anti-poverty efforts at home and abroad, RESULTS has been changing government priorities and people’s lives.
"I saw RESULTS on VolunteerMatch, but I wasn’t sure what advocacy was. Before that, I wasn’t really aware of the way different government policies impacted me. But RESULTS gave me a whole new perspective. I learned that if you want change, first you need to see what members of Congress are doing and build connections." - Yaseer Khanani
"I became an advocate because I wanted to be more involved in an organization that strives to make positive change. I really appreciate how genuine and dedicated everyone is to the RESULTS mission." - Sunjay Menon
"At RESULTS, we advocate for the issues that are close to my heart, like global health, education, and poverty eradication. I get to talk about issues that I witness throughout my professional and personal life. I can effect change by raising my voice." - Shabina Hussein
www.results.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Rochester, NH 03867
DATE POSTED
January 19, 2025
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Lobbying
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers typically spend between 4-6 hours / month on advocacy. More time is available for those who want to do more.
- Virtual orientation, attendance at monthly virtual or in-person local group meeting