What are advocacy teams?
Snohomish County Indivisible identifies key issues that require focused attention and gathers volunteers to form advocacy teams, along with a designated leader. These teams research the issue’s history, major turning points at both the national and state levels, and track current developments, including legislation and news at the local, state, or federal level. They then bring forward recommendations to the broader group for potential action.
In addition, they provide visibility to the general public of the need for attention to a particular issue. This is done through hosting or tabling at events, and working in partnership with other relevant groups.
Teams hold their own meetings and send out more frequent communications for team members.
Current teams:
LGBTQ+
Climate & Environment
Interested in joining?
Interested in starting a new team?
There is a degree of autonomy involved in leading a team, including managing members joining, communications within the team, holding meetings, and deciding where to direct efforts. However, all forms of communication outside of the team and planned actions must be approved by leadership. Team leads are required to attend the first admin team meeting of the month to provide a report, or make other arrangements to report.
Due to capacity, we have not discussed issues we would like to create new teams for and are leaving it open to interest from anyone willing to lead. If interested in starting a team, please contact us at [email protected] with information about your idea.
Please note, Snohomish County is fortunate to have an existing independent immigrant advocacy group, working on a variety of projects, with the support of numerous other local groups. While we are happy to support ongoing projects in support of immigrants, and currently have an NDLON Adopt a Day Laborer group running, we will not be starting a separate advocacy team for immigration. Please contact us if you would like to participate in the Adopt a Day Laborer group, or be referred to the independent immigrant advocacy group.