by Brad Pierce, board president of the ACLU of Missouri
Helen Keller, one of the ACLU’s founders, said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
I know this to be true and I credit much of the success of the ACLU of Missouri to our volunteers.
We deeply appreciate all of the support we get from volunteers, from spreading the word through social media or letters to legislators, to tabling at community events, to serving on the ACLU board of trustees, and everything in between. Volunteers are an integral part in our fight for civil liberties.
It’s been almost two years since the ACLU re-aligned to speak with one voice for all Missourians. This transition was facilitated in part by volunteers from across the state who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. Now opportunities for volunteers to get involved are available throughout the state.
Do you have a passion for protecting and expanding civil liberties in Missouri? Please consider signing up on our website to be a volunteer.
It doesn’t matter whether you have two free hours a month or 40, if you are a teenager or an octogenarian, or if you are still in high school or hold a law degree. We can find use for your time, interests and skills to fight for freedom.
Just this past weekend, 17-year-old Kate and her father Tom drove an hour to staff our booth at the Mid-MO Pridefest Celebration in Columbia and stayed for the entire day. Kate baked some tasty cookies to share with the other volunteers. Now that’s dedication!
With the many protest events this past year, we are always in need of legal observers to ensure protesters’ First Amendment rights are respected. You don’t have to be an attorney, but you do need to attend a legal observer training and have a passion for free speech.
As a longtime ACLU volunteer, I can attest that volunteering is much more than a deeply rewarding experience—it also is a whole lot of fun. Don’t take my word for it; find out for yourself.
On behalf of our entire membership and the board of trustees, I want to personally thank the many ACLU volunteers who keep the wheels of justice turning. We truly could not do this important work without your support.
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