Become a Member

Nearly 1,600 Massachusetts residents have expressed an interest the work of Braver Angels by subscribing to the mailing list. Over 400 of them have already become members. Members are part of a national community of Republicans, Democrats and others of all political persuasions. We discuss our differences with civility and seek common ground. We are a grassroots family committed to fixing our broken politics. Join us for as little as $12/year. Joining at the national level automatically makes you a member within the state and your local alliance.

Donate

Braver Angels in Massachusetts provides all its workshops, trainings, and other events free of charge. If you support the mission and would like to donate on a one-time or monthly basis to help with costs for beverages, snacks, paper and pens, and other costs of communication and outreach, it would be most appreciated. Use Field Org. Code 119 for Massachusetts when making the donation. 

Join or Start an Alliance

Alliances are local groups within a state that offer members a way to engage with each other in their own communities using the Braver Angels Way. Alliances have broad flexibility to do whatever works for their community and is consistent with the Braver Angels mission of bridging the partisan divide and strengthening our democratic republic. Typical activities include offering workshops, regularly scheduled small group discussions, movie screenings, book clubs, meet and greets, etc. In essence, they're all opportunities to get together, meet neighbors with diverse perspectives, discuss issues in a peaceful and open-minded way, and improve communication skills. 

Currently, Massachusetts is operating as a single alliance - but we'd really love to add some local alliance groups to make it easier for people to meet others in their area. 

• To check for any new alliances in your area, click here. 

• To start an alliance in your area, please contact your Massachusetts State Coordinators at ma-coordinators@braverangels.org. We'll help you get it going! 

• If this all sounds good, you can learn more about alliance here. 

• Note that alliance members should have participated in at least one Braver Angels workshop, are dues-paying members (just $12/year!), and want to continue to help depolarize their communities. 

Volunteer

Help with events and workshops

• All events and workshops start with someone who agrees to plan and organize it. Organizing an event includes setting up the registration, working with the hosting organization and Braver Angels volunteers to pull together a successful event.  There are checklists, best practices and other resources to help keep you organized about organizing an event. Organizers are trained in the Braver Angels tools for running successful events. 

• Braver Angels workshops and debates are facilitated by trained volunteers. Moderators and Debate Chairs are skilled in facilitating group discussions and have completed Braver Angels training.  While these event leaders may hold strong political viewpoints, they are able to check them at the door of the event to focus on ensuring the participants are engaged and heard. 

• Training is free to members of Braver Angels.  When you have completed the training, you will be added to the list of trained volunteers and receive emails when volunteers are needed. We in Massachusetts ask you to volunteer for at least 1 event every 3-4 months. We encourage you to volunteer as often as you wish!

Help with outreach and communications around the state

• Become part of the outreach team as an Ambassador through training. Ambassadors are knowledgeable about Braver Angels workshops and other programs. They are comfortable with public speaking and talking to small and large groups. Presentations and promotional materials are available. 

• Become part of the Welcoming team to welcome new members, plan social events, and keep our members engaged.

• Become part of the Digital Marketing team that prepares the state newsletter and keeps this website up to date.  

• Plan and host a coffee & chat or other social gathering in your community. We can send out the invite to Braver Angels within your town/zip code. 

• Email the ma-coordinators@braverangels.org to get started with any of these volunteer opportunities.

Simplest ways to help

• Offer to bring snacks to an in-person event you are attending. Contact the Organizer for the event you are attending.

• Offer to come early/stay late to help with an event you are attending. Contact the Organizer for the event you are attending.

• Offer to write a short article about a Braver Angels event you attended for our newsletter or your local paper. 

• Contact your local community groups and have Braver Angels come put on a workshop or event.