Thank you so much in your interest to apply to the Duwamish Valley Climate Resilience Cohort!
*The purpose of this form is to (1) follow up with you and (2) tailor the program activities to your interest and vision!
Please submit your interest from by 11:00pm on September 25, 2023.
Visit drcc.org/climatecohort for more information!
We look forward to following up with you!
Have questions? Please reach out to mamudou@drcc.org or paulina@drcc.org
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¡Estamos muy emocionados de comunicarnos con usted sobre una
nueva oportunidad de programa participativo!
Abierto ahora: Solicite la
Grupo de Resiliencia Climática del Valle del Duwamish a partir de este otoño,
organizada por DRCC.
More details: About the Duwamish Valley Climate Resilience Cohort
Participants in the cohort will receive a monthly stipend (October 2022 - March 2023) for participating in the opportunity to learn from peers, guest speakers, be involved in community participatory advocacy workshops, connect with decision makers and lead a personal project related to climate resilience that will inspire ways to act and reduce the impact of climate change in the Duwamish Valley.
The Climate Resilience Cohort Program seeks to provide a wide range of exploration and advocacy skill building related to navigating public comment opportunities and subsequent coaching on topics or policy related to climate resilience. Meeting location TBA, likely in-person or hybrid virtual such as zoom.
Acerca de el Grupo de
Resiliencia Climática del Valle del Duwamish
Los participantes en el grupo recibirán un estipendio mensual de
$150 durante 6 meses (octubre de 2022 - marzo de 2023) por participar en esta
oportunidad de aprender de diferentes fuentes como por ejemplo de sus
compañeros, invitados, por participar en
talleres comunitarios de defensa participativa, por conectarse con los
tomadores de decisiones y llevar a cabo un proyecto personal relacionados con
la resiliencia climática que inspirarán formas de actuar y reducir el impacto
del cambio climático en el valle del Duwamish.
El Programa del Grupo de
Resiliencia Climática busca
Proporcionar una amplia gama
de exploración e información sobre las formas de prepararse y participar en los
comentarios públicos, así como la toma de decisiones relacionadas con la resiliencia
climática. Los miembros del grupo recibirán un certificado al completar los 6
meses de programación.
Este es el primer grupo con 10 espacios abiertos que
incluye grupos de diferentes lenguajes.
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This opportunity is open to:
Community members looking to gain insight on ways to prepare and engage in public comment and decision making. In addition:
- Have experience setting shared values and working with diverse members of the community.
- Are ready to be involved in public speaking activities and share the knowledge gained in the cohort with family, friends and neighbors.
- Open to learning and looking to gain experience in topics of climate resilience including health.
- Ability to dedicate at least 4-6 hours to monthly meetings and activities (mornings, afternoons, and/or the evening).
- Looking to gain experience as a steppingstone into related profession/personal opportunities!
Cohort members will receive a certificate upon completing the 6 months of programming.
Program Overview:
- October: Welcome and Discovery
Set shared values, general introduction to the topics, program orientation & community building and overview discussion of climate change and resilience in Duwamish Valley.
- November: Analysis and Project Development
Analysis and Project development Individual and/or pair Climate Resilience project development, opportunity to redefine what climate resilience means to you. Learn more about initiatives and policies such as the City of Seattle Green New Deal and Climate Resilience District.
- December: Exploration and Deep Dive
Engage with Guest Speaker(s) and facilitated workshops with partner organizations.
- January: Continue Project Development and Focused Workshops
Transition: support the synthesis, sharing, and adoption of evidence-based practices
- February: Meeting Local Decision Makers
Community presentation, special meeting with an elected officials, and decision makers including peers.
- March: Program Close and Recognition
Duwamish Valley Climate Resilience Cohort solution showcase (symposium) and program wrap up
Interested and/or have questions? Email mamudou@drcc.org or adrienne@drcc.org
*This is the first cohort with 10 spaces open including in-language focus groups.
Who is DRCC?
Established in 2001, the Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) provides resources, knowledge, and action to build a more just and equitable environmental future. DRCC elevates the voice of those impacted by Duwamish River pollution and other environmental injustices for a clean, healthy, equitable environment for people and wildlife. We promote place-keeping and prioritize community capacity and resilience.
What are DRCC Values?
Place based/Place-keeping, people power, community centered, transformation, justice/truth to power, adaptive, service/reciprocity and accountability.
*Those interested are considered for the cohort without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by law. Assistance and/or reasonable accommodations during the application process are available to individuals upon request. To request assistance or accommodation, please contact Adrienne, adrienne@drcc.org
Physical Requirements: Cohort participation will require being able to sit for periods of time due to meeting setting. Some outdoor and community events may require lifting and moving items less than 30lbs, and public speaking, interacting with people to support cohort activities.
