PCN is driven by people committed to strengthening grassroots justice movement and who believe that effective communication is vital to change making. Those who volunteer their time, skills, and leadership to advance the Network’s mission are called PCN Players.
PCN Players contribute their skills in, and passion for, communication strategy, framing and messaging, and media tools to: 1) enhance the influence of justice movements on public policy and opinion; and 2) realize a world without poverty, racism, and other forms of oppression.
These volunteers and leaders have the highest level of participation in the Network through their service in PCN working groups and committees and / or providing pro-bono services to grassroots organizations and change efforts. The Network’s governing body, the Leadership Council, is drawn from this group. PCN Players actively participate in direction setting for the Network through giving their ideas and feedback via conversations, surveys, and “business meetings” sections of gatherings.
Benefits:
- Priority for travel funds for gatherings.
- Post to the PCN website, including a listing in the PCNer Directory.
- Can sign up and use the free conference call number for communications collaborations projects (have to clear and schedule with staff).
- Support from communication peers and PCN staff.
- Eligible to serve on PCN Leadership Council.
- Participate in setting the agenda and direction of the Network.
- Connect to a community of peers.
- Contribute to movement building and gain a national perspective on communications work.
Eligibility:
- A significant percentage of work or volunteer time is spent on supporting the communications of grassroots organizations / communities of struggle.
- Share a vision of building a powerful, diverse, vibrant movement for change and are willing to collaborate with others to make that happen.
- Attend a PCN gathering (either national or working group event, for example) to get to know the Network.
- Pledge pro-bono time to the Network and/or its projects.
- Complete and application / interview process.
A committee of PCNers looks at applications and admits candidates 3 to 4 times a year. Contact the Network [1] for more information about becoming a PCN Players.