About this episode
As election season picks up steam, this training will equip volunteers with a review of CCL's advice on engaging candidates and members of Congress effectively during campaign season and public events. Participants will learn how to ask concise, solution-oriented questions, connect climate solutions to local priorities, and build relationships that make climate action feel constructive and achievable. We’ll also cover how to stay proudly nonpartisan while encouraging science-based climate ambition and documenting outreach to strengthen long-term advocacy. Whether you’re new or experienced, this session will help you show up with confidence, curiosity, and a focus on building political will for climate solutions.
CCL Training Event Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/20292
Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/campaign-season-candidate-activities
Skip ahead to the following section(s):
(0:00) Intro & Agenda
(2:50) In-District Activity Goals
(9:21) Activity Options
(15:31) Scheduling the Activity
(22:41) After the Activity
(25:22) Find Candidate Events
(30:07) Learn About All Candidates
(31:45) Develop Strategic Questions
(37:34) Work with Incumbents
(38:50) Stay Nonpartisan and Bipartisan
