Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 AM EST

AFP-VA Grassroots Academy Political Influencer Bootcamp

Sandston Public Library, 23 E Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150

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Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 AM EST

Sandston Public Library, 23 E Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150

Event Details

AFP-VA Grassroots Academy Political Influencer Bootcamp

July 25, 2026
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Contact the event organizer
Erin Hicks
Grassroots Engagement Director
804-239-8901

Learn how to make lawmakers listen! Join the AFP Academy Political Influencer Bootcamp Certification, a free program that prepares you to engage lawmakers, testify on key issues, and influence the policies that shape our communities. 

You’ll gain hands-on skills in: vision for social change, storytelling, lawmaker engagement, influencing the policy landscape, and practical application through a Capstone Project tied to our state priorities including energy, education, economics, public safety, housing, and healthcare.

You’ll learn how to:

Session 1 Our Vision for Social Change

Connect your “why” to America’s founding principles of equal rights, openness, mutual benefit, and bottom-up empowerment. Learn how AFP advances these timeless ideas today. 

Session 2 Inspiring Action Through Storytelling

Share your story in a way that inspires others to take action, just as leaders throughout history did to move people to act. Use the Human Action Model to share your “why” and connect others to the cause of liberty.

Session 3 Impacting Your Lawmaker

Build persuasive relationships with lawmakers and influence elected leaders as they make lasting policy change.

Session 4 Impacting the Landscape

Apply the Identify Educate Mobilize (IEM) model to organize citizens and influence policy outcomes.

Session 5 Practical Application & Graduation

Put it all into practice with real-world scenarios, such as testimony, lobbying, and coalition engagement, and a Capstone Project.


We will use this training to prepare for legislative session next year. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to effectively impact your lawmakers!


July 25th from 10:30am to 4:30pm

Venue: Sandston Public Library, 23 E Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150

Food & Drinks: Provided by host

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