What we do
The Activate Programme is training the next generation of Labour super-volunteers field campaigning skills to run a ward completely independently for an election campaign.
Over the course of a single weekend, our FREE in-person Ward Organiser training course teaches you all the practical campaign systems and skills you will need to win. This includes a practical board-running session, plus learning how to:
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Recruit, train, brief, motivate and manage your own team of volunteers
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Schedule, set up, advertise, and lead your own campaign sessions
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Set up and run a delivery network to get leaflets delivered
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Target and prioritise voters by demographics and geography
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Run effective voter follow up systems for local issues and voter persuasion pathway
Next course
Join our next FREE weekend course
All day Saturday 24th January 2026
In person training day at Angel Islington
Afternoon Sunday 25th January 2026
Online session
The course is FREE to you, just ask your local CLP, MP or Labour Group to sponsor your place
Team
Our trainers are experienced former Organisers who believe in the devolved ward level organising model and are passionate about up-skilling volunteers.
Andy Achileos
Trainer
Former Organiser in Dagenham & Rainham, now councillor in Barking & Dagenham and works in Parliament.
Rachel Megan Barker
Trainer
Former Organiser for the Labour Party, Better Together and the US Democrats. Now works in data for progressive parties across the EU.
Ben Combe
Trainer
Former Organiser in Finchley & Golders Green and Parliamentary Assistant, now Office Manager for Kevin McKenna MP.
Matt Goddin
Trainer
Former Organiser in Redbridge, roles in Parliament, now Chief of Staff to Wes Streeting.
Amy Lee
Trainer
Former Organiser in Southwark and Lambeth. Now councillor in Tower Hamlets and Organiser for UNISON.
Oana Olaru
Trainer
Former Organiser in Hounslow, roles in Parliament, Harrow and Lambeth councils, now a councillor in Lewisham and working in housing.
Jack Phipps
Trainer
Former Organiser in Hackney and UNISON, now Organiser for GMB and Councillor in Waltham Forest
Chris Weavers
Trainer
Former CLP Chair and Political Advisor in Tower Hamlets, now a National Officer at NASUWT.
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Martin Angus
Trainer
Former Labour Election Strategy Manager and Organiser, now Political Advisor to the Labour Group at the Local Government Association.
Teo Benea
Trainer
Former Organiser in Aberdeen and Harrow, then multiple roles in Parliament. Now a Councillor in Brent and working in public affairs.
Will Cooper
Trainer
Organiser in Lewisham Deptford and Lewisham North, various roles in Parliament, now a councillor and cabinet member in Lewisham
Dan Gottschalk
Trainer
Former Organiser in Southwark and Eastern Region, now works in Parliament.
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Asra Marjan
Trainer
Former Organsier for Holborn and St Pancras CLP, worked for multiple MPs and still works in Parliament.
Ludo Orlando
Trainer
Former organiser in Waltham Forest and staffer both in City Hall and Tower Hamlets. Now works in not-for-profit campaigning and public affairs.
Aimy Saunders
Trainer
Former Organiser at Hope Not Hate, Enfield Labour and London Labour, now National Officer at UNISON
Lucy Atkinson
Trainer
Former Organiser in Blackpool, Barnet and London Region. Now Political Director of Labour First.
Eliza Castell
Trainer
Former Labour Digital Trainee and Organiser in Uxbridge, now works in Parliament.
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Olly Davis
Founder & Trainer
Former Organiser in Tower Hamlets and Hackney, Regional Organiser in London, now Organiser at UNISON.
Katherine Henig
Trainer
Former local Organiser, Deputy Regional Director and County Councillor. Also worked for two MPs in the North East.
Abdi Mohamed
Trainer
Former Organiser in Tower Hamlets, then roles in several councils and Parliament. Now Chair of GMB Race and working in public affairs for Scope.
Nareser Osei
Trainer
Former Organiser in Brent, Hendon and Hackney, then roles at party HQ and former Newham Councillor. Now works in the pensions industry.
Ellie Taylor
Trainer
Former Organiser in Redbridge and the Eastern Region, now a CLP officer and researcher.
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FAQs
See below, or get in touch with a new question.
What is a
'Ward Organiser'?
A volunteer who commits to working on a regular basis to organise the election campaigning work in a ward - meeting voters, gathering information and getting leaflets delivered.
Do I need
any experience?
We are more interested in your commitment to volunteering regularly to help your local campaign, but some experience of door knocking is helpful.
How much
does it cost?
Students don't pay a penny. The cost is covered by your local candidate, MP, CLP or Labour Group.
How long will
the course take?
The course is a full Saturday of practical in person training in central London, then an afternoon of online sessions from home the next day.
How do I apply?
Just ask your PPC, MP, CLP or Labour Group to sponsor your place
Can I do the
course online?
These are practical skills, particularly learning how to lead a team of volunteers to meet voters on their doorsteps, so the main training day needs to be in person