How to Get Involved in the League
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Volunteer at whatever level you're comfortable.
Ideas for league involvement along with the typical time commitment for each activity are shown below. If you have skills and/or interests not listed, please let us know. We welcome your involvement!
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Support the League with a Donation - The League is supported by volunteers, membership fees and donations.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Below are specific opportunities to make an impact for the LWVCC right now. Even small tasks can make a big difference. It is a great way to learn, engage, and meet fellow League members. For more information, please contact the person listed with opportunities.
Voter Registration, Education and Get out the Vote
Contact – Karen Kane [email protected]
- Assist with a voter registration/information event
- Volunteer at the Farmer’s Market table
- Help to plan candidate forums
- Assist at a candidate forum, for example serve as a timekeeper
- Help produce the candidate guide, e.g., gather information, write, and edit copy
- Encourage voting, specifically during the weeks just before an election
- Make presentations about voting and elections to small groups/organizations
Work with High School Students
Contact – Rhonda Kirts [email protected] or Lynda Minor [email protected]
- Mentor Student Ambassadors with voter registration drives at high schools
Member Services
Contact – Theresa Michaelson [email protected]
- Plan the New Member Social
- Send welcome letters to new members
- Help maintain the Membership Directory
Marketing and Communications
Contact – Sara Kelley communications.lwvcc@gmail.com
- Create graphics for promotional materials, website, social media, newsletter, etc.
- Draft copy for the newsletter, website, press releases, etc.
- Create and share posts for social media
- Help maintain the League’s website
- Take photos for promotional purposes and LWVCC archives
- Help maintain a contact list of community partners and assist with outreach efforts
Issues, Advocacy and Programs
Contact – Trisha Crowley [email protected]
- Research public policy issues and assist with advocacy
- Cover meetings of local government bodies as an Observer Corps member
League Administration
Contact – Jane Santogrossi [email protected]
- Serve on the Board
- Serve on Fundraising Committee
- Review historic files and/or help maintain digital archives
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