Use Your Voice

Annual Youth Advocacy Training

Rep. Harris listens to local youth sharing story.

Register today! Welcome Rep. Harris & Attorney General Bob Ferguson

Youth coalition members and community youth groups are invited to our free annual advocacy skills training.


We welcome Rep. Harris and a video-greeting from Attorney General Bob Ferguson to our event on December 5th, 2019. Join us in learning about advocacy, public policy, presentation skills and more.

Rep. Harris listens to local youth sharing story.

Use Your Voice: Youth Advocacy Training

Thursday, Dec. 5th, 8:30am-1:30pm

1401 39th Street

Washougal, WA

Limited capacity- must register. Contact christopher.belisle@esd112.org for more information.


Learn how policies are created and approved, how to craft persuasive messages and what to expect when meeting with a Washington State Senator or Representative in Olympia. Learn about current legislative priorities, hear from Rep. Paul Harris and Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.


This training is youth-led and facilitated.
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Agenda

8:30-9 ★ Registration
9-9:10 ★ Welcome & Introduction
9:10-9:40 ★ Legislative Process Overview & Poster Making
9:40-10:05 ★ Presentation Skills Workshop
10:05-10:20 ★ Break

10:20-10:35 ★ Find Your Legislators Activity

10:25-11:05 ★ Team Speech Writing

11:05-11:30 ★ Free Catered Lunch from Chipotle

11:30-12:05 ★ Small Group Speech Writing Session

12:05-12:15 ★ Special Video from Attorney General Bob Ferguson

12:15-1:25 ★ Rep. Harris Speech & Award Presentation

1:25-1:30 ★ Closing Remarks

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