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BE A LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Voices Leadership Committees support Voices for Illinois Children's mission of working across all issue areas to improve the lives of children of all ages in our state. VLC members are volunteers who work to help parents, community leaders and policymakers understand and respond to the wide variety of issues facing children and families.
Over the years, VLCs have built legislator support for school funding reform, lobbied state and federal lawmakers on the vital need for quality children's health coverage, and developed long-term relationships with their state senators and state representatives.
Join the VOICES LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE network and get connected with your area's community leaders and other concerned citizens who are passionate about improving the lives of Illinois' children. The fast-growing network of local committees and hundreds of individuals work to educate communities and build broad support for issues and programs that help all Illinois children thrive and succeed.
How does it work?
VLCs are led by a chair who organizes the committee work. All members communicate with Voices staff and collaborate with other community groups to advocate for children. Find a VLC in your community.
What will I have to do?
VLC members speak up and speak out for children by lobbying legislators on Voices for Illinois Children's policy agenda.
Who can join?
Anyone who has five minutes to speak up for children can join a VLC.
What do I get? Joining a VLC gives you:
- Access to state and federal legislators and policymakers making critical decisions about programs, policies and resources for children and family issues.
- Subscription to Voices News Alerts that provide brief issue-specific information, the action that is needed, and who to contact.
- Resource support, advocacy trainings, technical assistance and information on the latest policy issues affecting children and families.
- Opportunities to network and connect with others across Illinois who share your interest in improving children's lives.
- Knowledge to stay up-to-date, speak out, and make a positive difference for millions of children in Illinois.
