Harvard Law School provides a great, introductory online Guide to Working on Political Campaigns, including information about the types of workers and work sought. Students contributing their efforts to election campaigns can use these opportunities (paid or volunteer) to build a path to their future careers. If you are studying, or have an interest in: administrative work, business, campaign management, communications, compliance, data and analysis, event planning, fundraising, governance and government, human resources, information technology, management, marketing, non-profit work, outreach, political work, project management, public policy, public service, research, and social work (and more) --there are likely opportunities for you.
Have you heard of Vote16USA?
Vote16USA is a national campaign, organized by Generation Citizen, that supports efforts to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds on the local and state levels, helps start new local campaigns, and elevates the issue’s prominence on a national level. Learn more by checking out their Resources.
Would you like to help Out-of-State College Students learn how to vote? The ALL IN to Vote campaign offers an OUT OF STATE COLLEGE STUDENT Voter Guide online! Check out all the ways to Get Involved with ALL IN to Vote.
In 1990, music executives originally founded Rock the Vote in response to the censorship of hip-hop and rap artists. With the help of MTV (Music Television), they promoted the message that “Censorship is Un-American” and activated millions of young people across the country to exercise their rights and represent their interests. For over thirty years, they have continuously adapted to the changing landscapes of media, technology and culture to breakthrough and empower each new generation.
To volunteer with Rock the Vote, sign up at https://www.rockthevote.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-rock-the-vote/.
Vote Forward is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that empowers grassroots volunteers to send handwritten letters encouraging fellow Americans to vote. Writing letters to voters is one of the most effective ways to help increase election turnout. And you can do it right from home!
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Don't forget to sign-up and read the How-to Guide.
Calling all STUDENTS, FILMMAKERS, MUSICIANS, INFLUENCERS, ARTISTS, ACTIVISTS, DANCERS, EDUCATORS, ETC. You have the power to inspire voter turnout!
Simply create, post and enter your social media short video by October 6th about one of seven issues that most Americans agree on:
Climate • Healthcare • Marriage Equality Women’s Bodily Autonomy • Sensible Gun Laws Honest & Fair Elections • Democracy
Whether you’re an amateur or seasoned professional our country needs you to unleash your creativity!
There’s a $5,000 prize for the most engaging video in each category: voting, democracy, climate, equality, healthcare, liberty, public safety, the Supreme Court, song, dance. You can enter to win as many videos as you’d like.
Deadline Sunday October 6, 2024 10:59PM Central Time
[Federal Resource] Poll workers are essential to ensure elections are a success. During each election, millions of Americans dedicate themselves to sustaining the backbone of democracy - our election process. The EAC encourages those interested in becoming poll workers at the polls on Election Day to learn more about what is required and how to sign up to work with your local election office (United States Election Assistance Commission). [Source]
Learn more about Poll Worker Resources for Voters.
Many poll workers are volunteers, but not all. Some are paid workers.
[State Resource] The Texas Secretary of State offers Poll Worker Training and Poll Watcher Training through the Texas Election Training Portal. Upon completing the courses, you will be able to print a certificate indicating that you have completed the Secretary of State’s training. Have questions about the process? You can contact the Texas Secretary of State at https://pollworkertraining.sos.texas.gov/contact-us/.
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