Event
MiCAN Community Engagement Training
Friday, August 7, 2026
Public Engagement

Ready to take your climate advocacy to the next level?
Join us for MiCAN’s Community Engagement Training, a hands-on training designed for volunteers who are ready to play a larger role in building Michigan’s climate movement.
Whether you’re interested in talking with your community, repping climate at public events, engaging with elected officials and candidates, or helping make climate impossible to ignore, this training will give you the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to get started.
You’ll learn how to:
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- Represent climate action at community events and information tables
- Have productive conversations about climate solutions
- Welcome new people into the movement
- Learn about exciting climate campaigns happening in Michigan
- Participate in candidate education and accountability
- Organize visibility events that help make climate a top priority
- Use digital tools like recording effective short-form video
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We’ll focus on interactive activities, real-world practice, and the tools you’ll need to confidently represent MiCAN in your community.
Who should attend?
This training is intended for anybody who is interested in learning to be a leader in the climate movement. Space is limited so we can provide a highly interactive experience and build strong regional volunteer teams.
What you’ll receive
- MiCAN training materials and organizing resources
- MiCAN swag and outreach supplies
- A Certificate of Achievement upon completion
- Ongoing opportunities to serve as a volunteer leader in your region
Commitment
As part of this free training, we ask participants to:
- Participate in the introductory virtual volunteer session on August 4 (or make alternate arrangements if they are unable to attend).
- Attend the full training on August 7.
- Commit to volunteering with MiCAN at least two times during the remainder of 2026 to put these new skills into practice.
Together, we’ll build the skills, relationships, and leadership needed to grow Michigan’s climate movement—one conversation, one event, and one community at a time.