*For Sunrise Boston's Training on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday October 27, 2019. More logistics info below.*

Get to know Sunrise! Get HYPED! The training will be capped at 30 PARTICIPANTS SO REGISTER ASAP!! Registration does not guarantee a spot but we will try our best to take in everyone!

If you can't make it to this training or the training is full, you can do Sunrise 101 online (https://www.sunrisemovement.org/trainings)

>>> WHAT IS THIS? <<<

This is a Youth Climate Organizing Training by Sunrise Boston, a local chapter of the youth-led organization, Sunrise. Our mission is to build a movement of young people to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process.

Sunrise Boston has a powerful strategy to make climate change an urgent political priority, end the corrupting influence of fossil fuel money on our politics, and elect true progressive climate champions for our state and country. During the training, we will discuss strategies to ending corruption in politics and learn why we have gotten to this point in society, specifically calling out the oppressive forces of colonialism, capitalism, and white supremacy for disenfranchising many in the name of profit and hate. We will then dive into workshops on mastering the tools necessary to make our plan happen, including bird-dogging, storytelling, and action design.

This training is for any young person (millennials and younger) looking for a meaningful way to protect our climate, our homes, and our values during this critical election year. The training has been designed to be engaging for all levels of background or experience, so whether you're brand new to taking action or a veteran organizer, you'll get a lot out of this experience.


>>> AT THIS TRAINING YOU WILL: <<<

1.) Gain a deep understanding of Sunrise Movement's DNA (our strategy, structure, story, political analysis, principles and culture) and theory of change.
2.) Develop and practice key organizing skills for growing our movement and winning real change.
3.) Make lasting friendships and build community with other youth leaders who share your progressive values and vision for climate justice.
4.) Leave ready to take bold action, armed with the resources, network and support you need to hit the ground running.

Specific Topics Covered:
-- What's the problem (Climate Background & Political Analysis)
-- How We Go Here (Political Alignments, Anti-Oppressive Organizing & Progressive Populism)
-- Our Plan to Win (Sunrise's Strategy, Social Movement Theory)
-- Strategic Messaging (Sunrise's Story, Messaging Our Movement)
-- Decentralized Movements (Sunrise Structure & Principles)
-- Creative Action Design 101, Song in Movements, Storytelling as a practice of leadership,
-- Sunrise's 2019 organizing strategy (Green New Deal & #ChangeTheDebate)
-- Bringing it Home (How you can take action post training).

Plus: There will be lots of time built in for getting to know each other and having fun -- including a hilarious no-talent talent show!


>>> WHO IS THIS FOR? <<<

It's for you - whether you've come to Sunrise Boston events and meetings before and want to get the big picture of the Sunrise vision, you're involved with other climate organizations and want to hone your skills/build your network or whether you're just starting out and want to learn more about climate justice, we'd love to have you!

This is a movement of young people – that means we have members of our hub who are high school students, college students, working young people, and more. We love our diversity of ages and experiences and we are committed to supporting people of all identities so they feel welcome and supported in this space. Please reach out to the Sunrise Boston coordinator (email at the bottom) if you have any concerns or questions about this.


>>> LOGISTICS OVERVIEW <<<

- LOCATION: The training is being held at Boston University in the Stone Science Building in room 453. The address is 675 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 and it is at the eastern end of the College of Arts and Sciences building. There is a ramp on the north side of the building and elevators throughout the building. The location is accessible via the B Green Line and 57 bus. There is metered parking along Commonwealth Ave. and Bay State Rd.

- DATE: Saturday, October 26 10-8pm and Sunday, October 27 10-4pm

- DO I HAVE TO STAY THE WHOLE TIME?: You are highly encouraged to attend the full day training if you're able, as the training curriculum builds on itself and you will have more opportunities to learn, grow and bond with other attendees. However, if you aren't able to commit to the full day, you are still invited to attend (as long as you commit to coming to as much of the training as you are able).

- FOOD: We will provide vegetarian and vegan breakfast, lunch, and snacks on Saturday and Sunday

- HOUSING: If you are coming from out of town or need to stay closer to the training venue, we will help match you to Sunrise Boston hosts! You are also welcome to reach out to friends/family of your own and commute from there.

- COST: Sunrise is a new organization run by young people (read: we don't have a lot of money). As such, we ask all participants to pay a suggested registration fee of $10-30 to help us cover the costs of this training (including meals, space, materials, etc.). That said, we do not want cost to be a barrier to anyone -- so ultimately, we just ask people to pay what they can. You can pay the registration fee/donation in person or via venmo (@SunriseBoston) or paypal (paypal.me/SunriseBoston).

>>> CONTACT INFO <<<
For any questions, reach out to Katie Gilmore, Sunrise Boston Trainings Lead, at Katherinegilmore39@gmail.com