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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