We Salute You, Our Devoted Volunteers!

We might meet you at a rally, at a meeting in your hometown, or even at our own office here in D.C. You show up at our office to volunteer after working a full day at your own jobs.  You’re often eager to share your own stories of how you became interested in food safety, or maybe water rights.  You ask us how you can help, and offer any connections you might have.

It’s YOU all who make us feel great about what we do, and you’re a big reason why we are able to succeed in so many of our campaigns!

Volunteers  come young and old, and each has a different reason for joining with us.  We love to hear it when you share your experiences with us.  Volunteer Rick Claypool, whose main concern is corporate accountability in the food system, recently said to us:

“Just writing to let you know I had a great time volunteering yesterday. I'd been burned by a not-so-friendly volunteering experience recently, so yesterday was particularly reinvigorating. And hopefully I'll see you next month.
Cheers,
 Rick”

Rick was just one of many volunteers this summer – one of the busiest summers yet, chock full of volunteer opportunities. Activists brought the enthusiasm at California events like San Diego Pride, Venice Eco-Fest, Maker Faire, and the Sunset Community Festival.  The Marin campaign to fight desalination plants in California owes a big thanks to Joanie Levinsohn for all of her wonderful contributions and commitment to conservation and smart usage of our water resources. 

We’ve also got a fantastic and dedicated bunch in D.C., like volunteers Malcolm Brown and Patricia Welty.  They and others most recently helped stuff envelopes, ate tasty snacks from Whole Foods, and made chefs' hats and signs for the fish team’s Chefs' Rally.

As all of you know, there’s always more fighting to be done to see our goals for our food, fish and water realized. 

And that’s why we want you with us, wherever you are!  No matter where you live, if you want to help, you can.  Become a liaison, an ambassador, a community organizer, even a blogger.  There are always events to go to, and if you’re in D.C., keep listening because every third Thursday of the month we plan a night just for you.  This month: Aug. 25th join us from 10 am – 12 pm to help with mailings, snack on coffee, bagels and fruit, and listen to Royelen Boykie, our Chief Digital Strategist speak about how to make the most out of online social media.  To get more involved sign up today to be informed of upcoming events, or call (202) 683 - 2500 or e-mail Caitlin at clevesque@fwwatch.org. 

Again, thanks for all you do!

                                                                       -  Becca Londner