Environment North Carolina, in conjunction with the Public Interest Network, is organizing a Free Activist Workshop in Chapel Hill at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14. Show up ready for action. We will spend the day moving between large group overviews and small groups to give people an opportunity to learn and internalize skills. 



We will focus on the skills necessary to helping passionate activists approach a wide range of issues.




Here's the agenda: 



6:00 – 6:15 Welcome/Introductions 



6:15 – 6:30 Overview of Working with the Media



6:30 – 7:15 Small Groups: Planning a News Conference 



7:15 – 7:30 Overview of Pitching Reports



7:30 – 8:00 Small Groups: Pitching Reports 



8:00 – 8:15 Break, meet fellow area activists 



8:15 – 8:30 Volunteer Recruitment 101 Overview



8:30 - 8:55 Small Groups: Volunteer Outreach 



8:55 - 9:00 Wrap-up

The trainers will be experienced staff from Environment North Carolina and the Public Interest Network. It's a chance to meet some of the people behind the e-mails. This event is open to the public, so feel free to spread the word to other activists.

If you're interested in attending, please RSVP by filling out the form below.

After you RSVP, Naomi Roth, the training facilitator, will be in touch with directions and more details about the training.