The long term sustainability and success of the Florida Debate Initiative is contingent upon the commitment of time and talent from our volunteers.

TIME
Volunteer to judge at a monthly after-school competition, coach a team, assist existing coaches or help students prepare for competitions.

TALENT
Do you have experience in speech and debate? Are you a gifted public speaker? A skilled researcher? Effective persuasive writer? Help coach local students and utilize your talents to improve their skills.

Sponsorship is critical for the growth of the Florida Debate Initiative's growth and long-term sustainability. We are in need of many resources that are critical to achieving our mission of enriching student's educations through the power of speech and debate. Sponsors can provide the necessary resources or funds to cover the costs of:

• educational resources
• tournament registration fees
• transportation to and from competitions
• additional training opportunities for coaches and students
• scholarships for students who qualify to national championships

A copy of the official registration and financial information for Florida Debate Initiative, Inc., a Florida-based nonprofit corporation (registration no. Ch58124), may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-help-fla (435-7352) within the state or by visiting www.800helpfla.com registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.