Courage Campaign | Deputy Field Organizer Application

Apply to be a Courage Campaign Deputy Field Organizer

Modeled after the Deputy Field Organizer (DFO) Program the Obama campaign utilized during both the primary and general elections, Courage Campaign DFOs are empowered to represent Courage Campaign in their communities through outreach into new areas and progressive causes. DFOs are strong leaders who are trained to recruit and empower new activists in their communities and make the commitment to organize in their neighborhoods or high school/college campuses. In order to be a DFO, volunteers must go through an application process (form below), phone interview, and commit to the following:

Commit 10-20 hours per week
Attend the DFO training retreats scheduled every 3-4 months
Work with other DFOs in your region to build a local plan for community engagement and regional growth
Focus in one or more areas:
- Community outreach by representing Courage Campaign at local community events and in work with other progressive organizations
- Team training and ongoing education using the Courage Academy model
- Facilitation and empowerment of Courage teams as they take on community projects and engage in issue-based actions

Please fill out and submit the application below. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 21.

Thank you for your commitment to building a better California!

Email: *

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Address: *

City: *

State/Region/Province: *

Zip / Postal Code: *

Phone: *

Why are you called to organize for change in your community?: *

On average, how many hours per week can you commit to organizing in your community or on your campus?: *

  20
  15
  10

What progressive issue do you think is the most important to organize around?: *

What progressive issue do you think is the second most important to organize around?: *

What progressive issue do you think is the third most important to organize around?: *

What is the best time to contact you?: *

Are you a student, staff or faculty member at a college or university in California?: *

If yes, which college or university? What is your major or programmatic focus?:

* denotes required field