Applications for Our volunteers program 2025 is now open!
OUR STORY
Elected Officials to Protect America (EOPA) is a nonpartisan network of current and former elected officials who care deeply about protecting our lands, waters, and democracy while ensuring environmental justice and solving the climate emergency. EOPA educates lawmakers with our Public Leadership Certificate, informs through value-based multimedia platforms, and mobilizes elected officials to inspire strong environmental policy. Lawmakers who are veterans and elected officials representing frontline communities lead our mission.
Founded and led by lawmakers who are veterans, frontline leaders, and young elected officials, we have organized hundreds of elected officials in all 50 states to successfully help ban fracking statewide and win fossil fuel divestment in New York and secure a commitment to phase out oil and gas drilling in California. Nationally, we organized 500 elected officials from 41 states to support the Green New Deal and end fossil fuels and lawmakers who are veterans from 50 states to successfully defend the U.S. Land & Water Conservation Fund.
ABOUT YOU:
If you are a highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate changemaker who wants to support a variety of projects and programs then this volunteering opportunity is for you. Some of the qualities we are looking for:
- Passion and experience in environment, energy, civic engagement, and/or public policy issues
- Solid problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work remotely, efficiently, and reliably meet deadlines; arrange your schedule and hours
- Zest, grit, hope, love, gratitude, and a sense of humor
- Proficiency with Google Docs and Sheets
- Experience in organizing, campaigns, or policy is an asset
HOW TO APPLY
If the form is not accessible or for troubleshooting questions, please email: talent [at] protectingamerica.net