Welcome! New to Lobbying?
The Sierra Club Washington State Chapter works to hold elected officials accountable to protect our public lands, fight climate change, promote healthy communities, and safeguard Washington's clean air and water for all to enjoy and explore.
One of the ways that you, a volunteer, can get involved is joining an In-District Lobby Team. Volunteer lobbyists meet with state legislators to communicate about Sierra Club priority issues and learn what issues matter to the legislators. Sierra Club provides lobby training, issues briefings - including fact sheets and talking points - and overall Lobby Team support.
If you are interested, please fill out this quick form so we can contact you.
Resources for Volunteer Lobbyists
Latest Lobbying Guidance:
- All lobbyists must consent to our Code of Conduct for the 2026 session
- This is the fall memo to lobbyists (9/29/25)
- Talking Points
Before Your Lobby Meeting:
After you secure a lobby meeting, please:
- At least 48hrs before the meeting, let the Legislative Committee know via THIS FORM (or email ben.avery@sierraclub.org)
- Review the latest memo to lobbyists and/or the list of bills Sierra Club supports and opposes in the "Latest Lobbying Guidance" section above
- Review the factsheets for each bill
After your meeting:
- Fill out the Meeting Report Back Form (or email ben.avery@sierraclub.org)
Training Resources:
- Recording - How to Secure Meetings with Legislators & Make Meetings Successful with former Senator Christine Rolfes
- Recording Link (password: $81uCY@M, start about 15min in)
- Summary of the conversation
Other Resources:
- Code of Conduct for Volunteer Lobbyists
- Job Description: Volunteer Lobbyist
- Job Description: "Junior" Volunteer Lobbyist
Contact:
- Ben Avery, ben.avery@sierraclub.org