Welcome to CCAN’s Action Members-only resource page! Below you will find trainings and resources to take your climate activism to the next level.
Click the links to head straight to the relevant sections:
Introduction
Read your welcome packet, get your swag
Organizing Resources
Here you'll find our organizing 101 series and more.
Recent Meetings
Catch up on the latest Power Hour and regional Action Member meetups
Campaign resources
Find campaign-specific guides on writing letters to the editor, submitting comments, and more
Volunteer Highlights
Check out the fun events our action teams have been up to
Contact us
Have any questions? Reach out!
Introduction
What does it mean to be an Action Member? It means you’re part of a deep community of committed individuals that join together to solve the climate crisis! It also means you get access to exclusive materials, trainings, and events, and the opportunity to weigh in on CCAN’s climate campaigns and grow as a leader in the climate movement.
Did you know? If you contribute $15 monthly to your Action Membership—that’s just 50 cents a dayyou qualify for a FREE hat to Make Earth Cool Again! Click HERE to donate monthly and claim your free hat. If you already donate monthly, email donorsupport@chesapeakeclimate.org to claim your hat.
General Organizing Resources
We want to train dozens of volunteer leaders across the region to do base building and outreach, make our movement more inclusive and equitable, and build volunteer structures that will outlast any individual campaign. And that all starts with having teams of people that know how to tell stories–that help others connect with you based on shared values–and how to build relationships for the purposes of moving people towards action.
In these trainings, you’ll learn the organizing skills of storytelling and relationship-building, which are essential to move people to take action!
Follow along the videos below with the Organizing 101 Miniseries Participant Guide.
Organizing 101: “Story of Self”
In this training, you’ll learn how to tell your story in a way that draws on shared values and engages people to bring them in.
Organizing 101: “Story of Now”
This crucial part of the public narrative will help you answer the question: “why now?”
Organizer 101: “Story of Us”
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This will help you talk about the Chesapeake Climate Action Network and the story of the broader climate movement.
Organizing 101 : Relational Organizing
[NEEDS VIDEO] In this training, you’ll learn how to build organizing relationships through relational meetings.
Relational Meeting Demonstration
Check out this example to help you prepare for your own relational meeting!
How to Lobby Your Legislator Training
Learn how to get YOUR legislator to hear your story and take action on climate change!
How to Tell your Climate Story – Part One
CCAN Field Director, Mustafa Abdullah walks you through why our climate stories are a crucial part of our work and how you can develop your own climate story!
How to Tell your Climate Story – Part Two
CCAN-ers share their climate stories. Listen in and get inspired. Watch this video to learn more about crafting your climate story
Recent Meetings and Events
CCAN Power Hour: This fun overview of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network will give you a great overview of the Action Membership program and catch you up on the latest with our regionwide campaigns.
Virginia Action Member Meetup:
Get the latest on Virginia campaigns and learn how you can plug in!
Maryland Action Member Meetup
Get the latest on MD campaigns and learn how you can plug in!
Campaign Resources
Volunteer Highlights
Contact Us
Have any questions? Reach out to info@chesapeakeclimate.org and we’ll make sure your message gets to the right place!
