When you call, your message is logged and relayed to your Senator, Representatives, and/or staffers in their office crafting policy. Every single call helps your Members of Congress know how much of a priority this issue is for their constituents. It’s all about building pressure, and calls are one of the most efficient ways to do so.
Step 1: Start the call with a training and explain the flow. See phone script guide.
Step 2: Remind everyone to keep a tally of their calls, then put everyone on mute if you’re virtual and start calling! Otherwise, you can all start calling using your cellphone and headphones (if you would like).
Step 3: Direct people to the phone script and start by calling your Representatives in the House and then the Senate. You will need to make 3 calls in total.
Step 4: Have folks place their questions in the chat. The hosts can address questions there so everyone can benefit. If the question requires a conversation or screen-sharing, use a Zoom breakout room to have a 1:1 private conversation. (The Host controls breakout rooms.)
Step 5: Have folks place their questions in the chat. The hosts can address questions there so everyone can benefit. If the question requires a conversation or screen-sharing, use a Zoom breakout room to have a 1:1 private conversation. (The Host controls breakout rooms.)
Step 6: Remember to take a screenshot, picture, or selfie with your screen or phone, using Zoom Gallery View so you can see everyone. Then share it with mamalla@unfoundation.org to amplify your work!
