Members of Third Act are “elders over age 60 who devote life experiences, skills and resources to ensure a safe and stable planet for generations to come,” says Founder Bill McKibben. The environmental activist and author also started the worldwide youth advocacy organization 350.org.
Third Act Connecticut is part of a nationwide Third Act movement engaging more than 90,000 members. Volunteers work on enhancing and protecting Voting and Democracy; Fossil-Free Finance to encourage divestment in underwriting fossil fuel projects, and Democratizing Energy to involve the public in regulatory and legislative decisions about energy.
In Connecticut Third Actors have participated in Climate Change marches and rallies, shareholder meeting protests calling attention to fossil fuel investments and advocacy at the state Capitol. Third Act Connecticut has hosted public forums on environmental issues, training events and Zoom calls with national environmental activists. Its members participate with Third Act leaders around the nation in strategic development and organizing.
Third Act Connecticut is seeking internal and external volunteer candidates to guide its initiatives to ensure a just democracy and limit the world’s reliance on fossil fuels that cause climate change.
The position of Co-Facilitator requires leadership qualities and experiences including: team building, strategic understanding to influence climate change decisions and knowledge of the people who make and guide policy in Connecticut. The co-facilitators conduct the monthly Coordinating Committee meetings.
“Davida has been instrumental as a guiding force in the growth of Third Act Connecticut since we began recruiting members two years ago,” said co-facilitator George Stone. “She has become the ‘face of the organization’ and helped position Third Act Connecticut as a resource for action in partnering with other environmental organizations.”
For more information, to make a nomination, or to express interest contact George Stone, 203-984-7532 or by e-mail at thirdactct@gmail.com. A member of the Nominating Committee will follow up with you to schedule a conversation.