Veterans Advocacy and Political Engagement: VFW National Service

Veterans Advocate at VFW National Legislative Service guides on activism, legislative responsibilities, and political activities. Engage in local politics, build relationships, coordinate involvement, and participate in elections while adhering to ethical guidelines. Contact National Legislative Service for queries and support.

• Veterans Advocacy
• VFW National Service
• Legislative Responsibilities
• Political Engagement
• Activism

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1. Being a Veterans Advocate VFW National Legislative Service

2. Our Guiding Principle for Activism All politics is local Your influence counts, so use it! 2

3. Legislative Advocate Job Responsibilities Be the face of the VFW for Congress - Build relationships with members and their staff - Be the veteran they turn to for ideas and answers 3

4. Legislative Advocate Job Responsibilities Coordinate involvement - Respond to Action Alerts - Recruit others to be involved in: Action Corps- passive Grassroots POC- active - Promote attendance at Town Hall meetings Campaign stops 4

5. Political Activities: VFW members can make a difference in any election by getting involved in the political process. Here are a few items to keep mind as you get involved and attend or host candidate functions and town hall meetings: DO s Attend candidate town hall meetings and other events and ask candidates where they stand on our issues. Set up voter registration drives /Get Out the Vote Campaigns on the local level. Provide carpool service on Election Day to help the elderly and disabled get to the voting booth. Support and work for your favorite candidates as an individual voting constituent. Wear your VFW cap at public events such as town halls, rallies, forums, or debates. 5

6. Political Activities: DON Ts Don t endorse candidates on behalf of the VFW National Organization, Department, District or Post. Don t wear your VFW cap when actively campaigning for a candidate, such as soliciting donations or knocking on doors asking people to pledge their vote for a candidate. 6

7. You can contact the National Legislative Service anytime with questions. vfwac@vfw.org or 202-608-8372 Thank you for all that you do!