PURPOSE
First Focus on Children’sCampaign for Children is expanding our national grassroots volunteer network — a movement of everyday advocates working to ensure children’s needs are front and center for our federal government.
We’re looking for 10–15 Volunteer Core Leads from across the United States to help build this movement because children are being left behind by our elected officials in their budget and policy-making decisions.
These volunteer leaders will serve as the first cohort of community-based organizers in their regions, helping to connect and raise local voices for children with their members of Congress.
ABOUT FIRST FOCUS ON CHILDREN
First Focus on Children is a bipartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. Our sister organization, the Campaign for Children, is our 501(c)4 through which we can conduct lobbying.We believe that when our leaders put children first — in health, nutrition, education, and protection — the whole nation and world benefits.
Since beginning our work in 2005, First Focus on Children has achieved positive change for children using a comprehensive advocacy strategy guided by hands-on policy expertise. Our goal is to lead lawmakers and the American public from awareness of problems to actions that solve them.
National surveys, members of Congress, and Capitol Hill staff consistently name First Focus on Children the country’s leading bipartisan voice for kids.
But what we are doing is not yet enough. Our analysis shows that the share of the federal budget that goes to children is far below their proportion of the population.
So, with the long-term goal of reaching every congressional district and making the case for children with every member of Congress, we’re expanding our grassroots presence through volunteer leadership — and we want you to be part of it.
Sign up here.
Learn more:Ambassadors for Children
ROLE: FOUNDING VOLUNTEER CORE LEAD
What You’ll Do
Serve as a volunteer leader representing your state or region.
Help build a local team of volunteer child advocates.
Support monthly advocacy actions provided by First Focus staff — contacting elected officials, writing letters to the editor, or hosting listening sessions.
Connect your community’s stories to the national movement.
Join monthly calls with other core leads to share ideas and provide each other support.
What You’ll Gain
Leadership and advocacy training.
A national network of like-minded advocates.
Tools and materials from First Focus on Children to support your work.
The chance to help make our country and world a kinder, safer more nurturing place for children.
Commitment
~2–4 hours per month
Participate in one group call per month
6-month initial volunteer term (renewable)
HOW TO APPLY
Interested? Complete this short form to share your interest and background.
Not yet ready? Join one of our informational calls by signing up here.
Applications are open on a rolling basis until December 31.
