Volunteer Activities (What You Can Do)
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.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.Voter Registration Drives
• Help eligible individuals register to vote or check their registration status before deadlines.
• Ensuring people are properly registered maximizes eligible participation.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.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.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.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.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.