Politics and Legislation

We work to elect environmentally sound government representatives and maintain ongoing dialogs with them. One way to do this is by making Sierra Club candidate endorsements. We offer written and often verbal testimony at legislative hearings.

Elections and Politics - Participate in the Sierra Club's ongoing political endorsement process, research candidates' records, work on campaigns. Help elect environmental candidates in your community! The Chapter Political Committee has three openings - and they welcome members in all parts of the state. The committee meets by conference call as well as live.
Legislative Action - One of the most powerful tools that the chapter has in affecting environmental protections. We sponsor and support many environmental bills, and this committee covers all the aspects of legislation: testifying at hearings, lobbying and making calls to legislators, and contacting the press about important legislative issues.
Help Draft Testimony - The chapter supports many bills  and we need help drafting testimony. These reports are typically 2-3 pages and usually include a chart or graph - and are footnoted. If you enjoy the aspects of research and writing reports, this is a great opportunity!

Communications, Outreach, Technical

Volunteer Editor - (Print) Newsletter Editor: Do you have experience in editing/publishing? Help us produce our 2X/year (print) Sierran.
Event Planning - Help us plan and carry our chapter events: including membership events, an annual meeting, etc. We need planners and helpers.
Table at Events: Help staff the Sierra Club table at events! Meet other volunteers, hand out literature.

Conservation

Conservation is at the heart of the Sierra Club. Our group works to promote alternative energy, preserve local forests and open space, to protect the quality of our air, to protect our rivers and coastal areas, and to encourage smart growth and public transportation options. We also track state and national conservation priorities. We meet to identify and prioritize conservation issues and to develop strategies for success. Your help is greatly appreciated in the following areas:

Help pass the bottle bill update! Volunteer opportunities include tabling, visiting small stores, calling/emailing legislators, attending city-town meetings.
Track specific local conservation issues of interest to you (list below)

Outings

Help with our Inner City Outings program, which brings the wilderness experience to urban youth. Assistance is always needed and appreciated! Volunteers accompany the hikes, interacting with the kids and supporting the leader. No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to help out and have fun!

Tell us about yourself...

Special interests or skills that you may be able to share or contribute to the Sierra Club?

Do you have any volunteer experience?

Yes - please add my email to the email list (monthly notices) of the Massachusetts Sierra Club Activists Network