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Apply for the Summer 2026 cohort.

Tell us about who you are, what you care about, and the kind of organizing you want to do. Most applicants finish in about 15 minutes.

Application window

May 22 – Jun 21, 2026

Training weekend

Aug 14 – 16, 2026

Location

Sioux Falls, SD
(in-person)

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About you
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Training logistics
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Motivation & skills
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Experience
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Learning & goals

About you

We use this to follow up on your application.

Full name

Email

Phone

City / region

Training logistics

Training weekend is August 14–16, 2026 in Sioux Falls.

What is your availability attending multi-day training sessions (weekend intensives)?

YesNo

Are you able to travel to the training location if required?

YesNo

Do you have consistent access to a phone and internet?

YesNo

Would you need travel or resource support (mileage, hotel, childcare stipend, etc.)?

Motivation & skills

Why do you want to join Organize SD?

Comfort having conversations with strangers (1–10)5

AvoidantConfident

What issue is most important to you and why?

What is the political action you are most proud of?

What leadership positions have you held?

Give a 30-second pitch for why someone should vote in November 2026.

Experience

What is the most relevant organizing experience you've had?

Have you ever had to "start from zero" to build a group or program?

What's your experience working with rural communities or small towns?

Tell us about a time you had to juggle work, school, or family responsibilities while meeting commitments.

Learning & goals

What learning environment helps you most?

Select any that apply.

LectureHands-on practiceReadingRoleplayMentoring

What kind of organizing role are you aiming for after the program?

What is your experience working on teams with people from different backgrounds and identities?

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