District leaders are at the forefront of the Humane Society of the United States’ efforts to fight the big fights for animals and thereby create a more humane society.
As a district leader, you will serve as an HSUS ambassador in your congressional district and advance our federal, state and local animal protection legislative priorities.
District leader volunteer responsibilities:
- Actively participate in ongoing federal, state and local legislative advocacy and reform campaigns.
- Cultivate and maintain effective professional relationships with legislators.
- Politely, clearly and consistently relay HSUS animal protection positions to your legislators, encourage their support of those positions and thank them for their efforts.
- Build a network of HSUS allies in your community who will take action with you on animal protection issues.
- Participate in Humane Lobby Day in your state capitol and, when possible, participate in federal Humane Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.
- Submit letters to the editor to your local newspaper.
- Collaborate with your HSUS state director and fellow volunteers on priority animal protection issues.
- Represent the organization and help raise awareness on animal protection issues at community events.
- Optional: Under the guidance of your HSUS state director and district leader staff, develop and implement a local animal protection project in your community.
As part of the HSUS volunteer leadership, you will reflect the spirit of the organization and communicate our mission, approach and positions, and foster a stronger and more visible animal protection presence in your state and community. You will join a community of others who are dedicated to protecting all animals.
