Develop Leadership Skills as a Team Leader at Legislative Lobby Days!

We encourage any interested Social Workers and students to participate as a Team Leader at the 2022 Legislative Lobby Days! You can influence the state legislature on social justice and social work issues by leading a team in policy conversations with elected officials. Team leaders assist in preparing participant groups or “teams” for legislative appointments. No prior experience is necessary. Anyone can be a Team Leader, and we offer training to help you make the most of Legislative Lobby Days 2022. 

Why be a Team Leader? 

As a Lobby Days Team Leader, you will: 

• Influence the state legislature on social policy changes  

• Engage in social and political action 
• Develop your leadership skills 
• Receive up to 8 CEUs 
• Receive a $10 registration discount 
• Receive training from the NASW-CA team to ensure your success 
• Help mentor student change-makers 

The registration deadline for Team Leaders is March 14^th, 2022. Team Leader slots are limited and are on a first come first serve basis, so we recommend that you register ASAP. 

Team Leader Responsibilities  

• Choose an Assembly or Senate office during the registration process  
  • Find state representatives and district numbers (use address where you are registered to vote) here  
    • If neither your Assembly nor Senate District is listed, choose another one that’s available 
• Help prepare a team of participants for their legislative appointments on Monday April 4^th  (appointments are pre-scheduled by NASW-CA with legislators and/or legislator staff) 
• Create a Zoom link for the legislative appointment, serve as the Zoom host, and facilitate the meeting 

How to Apply for Team Leader 

Register for Lobby Days and choose 1 of 4 registration types at the beginning of the registration process.  

1. SW Student NASW Member 
2. SW Student Nonmember 
3. Professional NASW Member 
4. Professional Nonmember 

At the end of the registration process, choose Team Leader admission item. 

Learn More About Becoming a Team Leader 

Check out our Team Leader Guide for more information.

For any questions regarding Lobby Days or serving as a Team Leader, please email eventreg@naswca.org.  

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