Most people care about what’s happening in government—but aren’t sure how to get involved beyond voting.
This interactive workshop will show you how to follow real legislation in Virginia and take meaningful action—no prior experience needed.
You’ll learn:
• How a bill becomes law
• How to find and track legislation
• How to understand what a bill actually does
• Simple ways to take action (email, call, show up, share)
During the workshop, you’ll:
• Choose a real bill to follow
• Fill out a simple tracker
• Take your first action step
👉 You don’t need to be an expert—just come ready to learn and participate.
🎯 Why Attend
Decisions that affect our daily lives are being made every day.
This workshop gives you the tools to understand those decisions and be part of the process.
👥 Who Should Attend
• New to civic engagement
• Want to do more but don’t know where to start
• Interested in learning how laws actually work
All are welcome.
🧰 What You’ll Get
• A simple step-by-step process to follow a bill
• A Civic Action Toolkit you can take home
• A clear next step to stay engaged