Volunteer Activities (What You Can Do)

1. Canvassing / Block walking
   • Go door-to-door to speak with neighbors about election dates, candidates, local issues, and opportunities to get involved.
   • This direct contact helps build personal relationships and can significantly influence turnout and awareness.

2. Phone Banking and Text Outreach
   • Call or text registered voters to remind them of upcoming local election dates, polling locations, and encourage participation.
   • Phone and text campaigns expand outreach beyond in-person efforts and focus attention on your priorities.

3. Voter Registration Drives
   • Help eligible individuals register to vote or check their registration status before deadlines.
   • Ensuring people are properly registered maximizes eligible participation.

4. Poll Watching / Election Observation
   • Learn state-specific procedures to observe the election process on Election Day.
   • Volunteers help ensure transparency, maintain voter confidence, and can document issues if they arise.

5. Working at Polling Places (Poll Worker or Election Support)
   • Serve as a poll worker or support official election staff at local polling locations.
   • These roles help polling sites operate smoothly by assisting voters, managing check-in, and resolving basic issues.

6. Event Organization & Community Engagement
   • Organize candidate forums, community meet-and-greets, or informational events about local governance and election relevance.
   • These activities raise awareness about elections and allow voters to hear directly from candidates.

7. Social Media and Digital Outreach
   • Share election dates, explain local ballot measures, and educate the community online.
   • Digital volunteers increase reach and engage younger or digitally connected voters.

8. Literature Distribution
   • Distribute flyers, yard signs, and informative brochures in high-visibility community areas.
   • This visibility reinforces recognition of key dates and encourages voter participation.

Why Volunteering Matters (Why This Is Important)

• Strengthens Democratic Participation: Civic engagement like volunteering helps ensure local voices are heard and local leadership reflects the community’s values.
• Supports Voter Turnout: Personalized outreach (door-to-door, calls, texts) increases awareness and turnout, especially in elections that historically have low participation.
• Builds Community Trust: Election volunteers help neighbors navigate the process, understand the rules, and participate confidently.
• Improves Election Integrity: Trained poll workers and observers contribute to orderly elections and enhance public confidence in the results.
• Develops Local Leadership: Volunteer experience builds civic skills, local networks, and future leaders who will advocate for their communities.