Become a Rapid Responder Today

Submitted by akroetsch on 25 March 2010 - 8:48am.

STAND is looking for dynamic and motivated individuals interested in using their talents and skills to be leaders on the front-line of genocide prevention advocacy. Rapid Responders are responsible for supporting STAND's grassroots advocacy presence in local communities through relationships with members of Congress and media outlets.

Rapid Responders will be responsible for:

First Response:

As a corps of highly trained activists, Rapid Responders are the first to respond with STAND's targeted advocacy activities. When advocacy opportunities arise, Rapid Responders will be expected to fulfill the actions quickly and effectively (generally within 24 hours, depending on the action).

Advocacy:

In order to ensure that inaction by members of Congress and the administration in the face of genocide and mass atrocities is not an option, Rapid Responders are responsible for contacting and maintaining relationships with members of Congress.
Rapid Responders will be expected to correspond with members of Congress--both Senators and Representatives--biweekly, at least, and to update them on conflict developments in STAND's areas of concern.

Media:

Rapid Responders write op-eds and letters to the editor to stimulate local and national discussion about and garner support for genocide and mass atrocities prevention.

Rapid Responders, with the assistance of STAND's educational resources, also monitor conflicts worldwide, so that they are equipped to respond to urgent conflict developments when they occur.

STAND is looking for individuals who will use their community leadership and advocacy skills to garner support for genocide and mass atrocities prevention. STAND is particularly interested in developing Rapid Responder constituencies in New York and Washington, DC, which are two critical locations for advocacy and grassroots organizing. However, STAND is looking for individuals in all 50 states.

We are currently updating and improving the Rapid Responders Network. Fill out the form below to be notified of the program's relaunch and urgent opportunities to make a difference.

I. Basic Info

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

Home City: *

Home State: *

Home Zip Code: *

School Name: *

School City: *

School State: *

School Zip Code: *

School Type: *

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Are you a ...: *

Year of Graduation: *

II. Application Questions

Why are you interested in becoming a STAND Rapid Responder for the anti-genocide movement?: *

Please list any previous experience you have had with advocacy efforts (previous experience not required): *

On a Scale:

	1 - Not at all	2	3	4	5 - Very comfortable
On a scale of 1-5, how comfortable/prepared do you feel attending an in-district lobby meeting in your Member of Congress' office?
How comfortable do you feel calling or writing a letter to your Member of Congress regarding genocide prevention?
How comfortable do you feel using local media to influence your elected officials (for example, writing an op-ed or letter to the editor)?
How comfortable do you feel discussing genocide prevention policy asks and goals with others (community members, officials, etc)?
How comfortable do you feel using social media (twitter, facebook, etc) to communicate with or influence an elected official?

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