Political Advocate for Military Domestic Violence Awareness

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Are you passionate about advocating for change and making a difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence within the military community? Join us as a Political Advocate to help raise awareness and support for critical legislation aimed at addressing this pressing issue.

About the Role:
As a Political Advocate, you will play a vital role in spreading awareness about military domestic violence and educating others about the proposed bill designed to provide protection and resources for victims. Your efforts will be instrumental in building community support and urging policymakers to take action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Outreach: Organize and participate in events, workshops, and discussions to inform the public about military domestic violence and the importance of the proposed legislation.
• Advocacy Campaigns: Help create and distribute materials (flyers, social media posts, newsletters) to raise awareness plus spread awareness on social media.
• Getting Petition signatures: Aid us in getting petition signatures from the community on our online petition. This is to help aid Congress with the instrumental decision with pivotal issues to be addressed by the DOJ and DOD.
• Packet Structure: Help create a thought-provoking packet to give all delegates information about abuse and sexual assault in our military, statistics, and information about lack of support to families dealing with this situation
• Legislative Engagement: Contact local and national representatives to share information about the bill, encouraging them to support its passage.
• Coalition Building: Collaborate with like-minded organizations, veterans' groups, and community members to amplify the message.
• Storytelling: Share survivor stories (with consent) to highlight the urgency and importance of the legislation.

Qualifications:

• Passion for advocacy and a commitment to supporting victims of domestic violence.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in organizing events or campaigns is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Travel if necessary to approach the House of Representatives, Congress, or even the President in Washington DC. This is needed but not required.

Impact:
By volunteering, you’ll contribute to a cause that could transform the lives of military families impacted by domestic violence. Your efforts will help ensure the proposed bill gains the attention and support it needs to become law.

Time Commitment:
Flexible. Even a few hours a week can make a significant difference.

Location:
This opportunity can be conducted remotely, with options for in-person involvement in events or meetings if desired.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference, please contact us by reaching out here with your name, a brief statement of interest, and any relevant experience.

Together, we can create lasting change and support our military families. Join us in advocating for a safer future!