Become a Member
A member of Braver Angels is part of a national community – we are Republicans, Democrats, and Independents of all political persuasions.
We form local alliances and hold local workshops and debates. We discuss our differences with civility and look for common ground. We encourage each other and we organize others to do the same. We are a grassroots movement fixing our broken politics from the bottom up.
Find Events Near You
Braver Angels facilitates events in all 50 states. Get to know your fellow Americans better through workshops, debates, and campus engagement.
Participants learn to understand each other beyond stereotypes, form community alliances, and reduce the vitriol that poisons our civic culture.
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
From debates to workshops to outreach, there are many ways to contribute at Braver Angels.
Help At the Local Level
Join Our National Volunteer Corps
Click the + next to each position to learn more and begin the journey
Build Our Network of Alliances
The Alliance Co-Chairs of a local Braver Angels alliance work to grow and sustain the alliance by providing balanced Red and Blue leadership. They serve as representatives and guide the alliance’s vision and efforts. Learn more.
The State Coordinator oversees Braver Angels activities within the state, staying informed and offering support as needed. They are not required to lead every activity but should remain aware of state initiatives. Learn more.
Organized into 9 regions, Regional Leads support field members in their area and must have at least 6 months of experience as a State Coordinator or Alliance Co-Chair. Learn more.
Represent Us
Ambassadors work in outreach for Braver Angels, speaking publicly to various organizations or writing op-eds. Learn more.
Braver Network State Reps help strengthen our network of partner organizations at the field & State level through personal relationships. Learn more.
Braver Network Partner Reps help strengthen our network of partner organizations and connect them with the field through personal relationships. Coming soon!
Lead Debates
(In-Person & Online)
Debate Chairs ensure our debates – both online and in person – run smoothly and in accordance with The Braver Angels Way! Learn more.
Debate Organizers take the lead on guiding the organization and development of Local Community Debates. Learn more.
Online Debate Whips support the Debate Chair in creating a balanced, lively and smoothly run debate. Learn more.
Run Workshops
(In-Person & Online)
Moderators lead our Red-Blue and other workshops. They receive extensive training necessary to facilitate productive discussions. Learn more.
Organizers work with teams to plan and produce Braver Angels workshops, debates and other events. Learn more.
Zoom Event Managers help to run our online events from behind the scenes. They’re trained in a variety of aspects of the Zoom platform. Learn more.
Run Events With Local Faith Communities
(In-Person Only)
D.O. Facilitators lead the Depolarizing Ourselves for Faith Communities and functions as a relationship builder for the faith organization participating in the experience. Learn more.
Other Ways to Help
We are looking for volunteers to take on various assignments at the national level. We hope you can help! Please review our current list of opportunities.
Given our limited capacity to take volunteers at the national level, we strongly recommend that you reach out to your State Coordinator or Local Alliance in the map above to seek out volunteer opportunities at the local level.