DemocracyKit Workshops @ Toronto Public Library
Venue - Toronto Public Library Branch Locations Across Toronto
6: 00 PM
7: 30 PM
05/29/2018
09/30/2018
Free - please RSVP to reserve your seat
Are you ready to drive political change and make a difference in your community? Never volunteered on a political campaign, but interested in learning how?
The four sessions, presented with DemocracyKit can be taken individually or as a series. They explain the workings of political election campaigns and deliver practical lessons, tools and connections to get started and make a meaningful contribution to a campaign team.
About the workshops
Workshops are taking place at four branches across the city: Barbara Frum, Lillian H. Smith, Richview, and S. Walter Stewart.
Weekday workshops run from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday workshops run from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Drive Political Change
The best way to learn civic campaign skills is on the campaign trail. This session gets you started and provides a roadmap for participation in the 2018 municipal election.
- Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - Barbara Frum
- Saturday, June 9, 2018 - Richview
- Saturday, June 16, 2018 - Lillian H. Smith
- Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - S. Walter Stewart
Learn Campaign Fundamentals
So you're ready to get involved in an election campaign, but want to decide where to focus your energy? Learn municipal campaign fundamentals, and understand what campaigns need.
- Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - Barbara Frum
- Saturday, July 7, 2018 - Richview
- Saturday, July 14, 2018 - Lillian H. Smith
- Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - S. Walter Stewart
Hear from the experts
Meet a panel of local campaign leaders and hear what they look for in volunteers and how to make the most out of your campaign experience.
- Tuesday, July 24, 2018 - Barbara Frum
- Saturday, August 4, 2018 - Richview
- Saturday, August 11, 2018 - Lillian H. Smith
- Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - S. Walter Stewart
Join a Campaign
We're making an open call to all local school board and city council campaigns to attend this session and meet participants. Interactive group workshops will allow participants to meet campaign teams and sign on.
Dates coming soon!
What you will get
All workshop participants will receive the following:
- A copy of DemocracyKit Civic Campaign Guide
- Introductions to local candidates, campaigns and experts
- Access to 2018 municipal campaign training programs and events