Oxfam America, an
international relief and development organization, invites you to play a
leading role in the Oxfam Action
Corps, an exciting grassroots effort to stand up to poverty, hunger, and
injustice around the world – starting
right here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Oxfam
Action Corps is a group of trained grassroots advocates in fifteen US cities
who organize with other local volunteers in support of our GROW campaign for
policies that will save lives, defend the rights of women and farmers, and
protect communities worldwide from rising food prices and climate change. It includes a free national advocacy and
leadership training for select participants. You will gain leadership skills,
have fun, and change the world!  |
| Brian Rawson, Senior Advisor for Oxfam with NM Organizers for 2012-13 & 2013-14 at last year's lobby day |
Sign-up by February 14 to apply for Oxfam’s free four-day leadership training in Washington D.C. April 5-8, 2014.
With a combined 50 years experience in
activism on global justice issues, Oxfam America staff has put together
an anti-poverty leadership training and service program unlike any
other.
"This is
leadership in practice. You can't just read a book on leadership. You have to
put it into practice." — Jill Mizell, Researcher, New York
“Oxfam Action Corps has given me a ton of confidence… Gaining knowledge and being able to speak to people about the issues.” Amy L., Business Operations Analyst, Des Moines
"This has become one of the best parts of my life… I can't express enough how satisfying it is to be organizing with people who are just as committed and dependable and passionate. It is so great to have the support from the Oxfam America staff, and I've been really impressed by their accessibility, competency and friendliness." – Isaac E., Educator, New York City
“Oxfam Action Corps has given me a ton of confidence… Gaining knowledge and being able to speak to people about the issues.” Amy L., Business Operations Analyst, Des Moines
"This has become one of the best parts of my life… I can't express enough how satisfying it is to be organizing with people who are just as committed and dependable and passionate. It is so great to have the support from the Oxfam America staff, and I've been really impressed by their accessibility, competency and friendliness." – Isaac E., Educator, New York City
We're looking for people with the ideas, energy, connections, and dedication to the cause to make it happen. You will gain hands-on experience with advocacy and organizing, and gain practical leadership skills that will serve you in future pursuits. You'll meet and organize alongside like-minded people in your city. And, best of all, you'll contribute in concrete ways to changing policies that can save lives and right the wrongs of poverty and injustice.
PS – Thinking about joining the Action Corps, but want more info first? Click here for everything you'll need to know.
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