Ready to Make a Difference? Join Our New In-District Lobby Program
/The recent primary election has set the stage for an exciting 2025 Legislative Session with new leadership and fresh faces. As summer winds down, we are preparing for the upcoming year and launching an innovative In-District Lobby Program—and we are looking for volunteers like you!
You are invited to play a key role in the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi’s advocacy efforts by becoming a volunteer lobbyist in our new In-District Lobby Program.
As a volunteer lobbyist, you will work closely with a team to coordinate district lobbying efforts for your representative or senator in the Hawaiʻi State Legislature. Through this role, you’ll build a relationship with your legislator and highlight the local significance of the Chapter's legislative priorities. You and your team will be the Sierra Club’s voice in your district.
History has shown that consistent, district-level engagement with legislators can significantly improve their voting records. These lobbying efforts often foster new leadership at the Capitol. Our goal is to amplify our impact by creating a network of knowledgeable and effective advocates like you, who will take responsibility for ongoing communication with their legislators. The Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi will provide you with regular updates and occasional opportunities to connect with volunteers from other districts to share experiences and strategies.
Committing to this program means dedicating 2-5 hours a month to activities such as:
Scheduling and attending in-person or virtual meetings with your representative or senator.
Participating in Sierra Club issue briefings, skill trainings, or researching specific bills.
Attending a possible lobby day at the Capitol (travel reimbursement may be available).
Reporting back to fellow volunteers and staff on your legislator’s stance on priority issues.
We are reaching out to select activists like you because we believe your involvement can make a significant difference. We understand your time is valuable, and we are confident that by focusing our efforts in this coordinated way, we can greatly increase political support for sound environmental policies in Hawaiʻi. The Sierra Club is committed to supporting you throughout this experience to ensure it is rewarding and impactful.
The coming years present tremendous opportunities to advance the environmental agenda in our islands. With your help, we believe this will be a pivotal time for clean air, clean water, open spaces, and the many other causes we care about.
If you’re ready to make a difference, sign up using this form to express your interest in joining the Hawaiʻi In-District Lobby Team, and we’ll be in touch with the next steps.