Volunteer Opportunities
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There are a lot of ways to participate in the League. See the Participate page for some very broad ideas. However, we are often asked a very specific question: What does the League need right now? If that's your question, check out the list below.
To volunteer for one of these or just ask some questions, send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with "Volunteer" in the subject line. We'll contact you to talk more about it. |
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New! Be a Part of the Member Services Team!
LWVCC is a member-led organization. As such, the recruitment, orientation, and retention of our growing membership is critical, with many tasks involved. The Member Services Team could use help in those areas. If interested in being part of the team, or just learning more about it, you are invited to attend a team meeting and learn how you can help. Send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with “Member Services Team” in the title. VOP #028
Candidate Forum Testers and Stand-Ins
This year's Candidate Forums will be done online via Zoom. The team will hold some practice sessions to make sure all goes smoothly. They've asked for 1-2 people to stand in as candidates and viewers to help them practice. Are you willing to spend a little time on Zoom (training provided) to help with these logistics? Send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with “Candidate Forum" in the title. VOP #032
Help with Educational Programs for the League
LWVCC offers a number of education programs every year. In the past, these were face-to-face presentations by experts, followed by question and answer. In thw era of Covid-19, the team is transitioning to online formats. Come to our team meetings and learn how you can help. For more information, send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with “Program Team” in the title. VOP #027
Committee Member for Criminal Justice Update Study
Join a group of League and community members who will revisit the LWVIL’s current criminal justice position. The committee will work with materials and questions sent from the state CJUS committee which is proposing additions and modifications to our position which has not been changed in twenty-five years.
The committee will keep the membership informed and interested as the study progresses, respond to the consensus questions, serve as presenters/facilitators for the consensus discussion, and share its results with the state so that a final position can be crafted. If you have an interest in the topic, have good organization and people skills and would enjoy working with a small group of like-minded individuals, contact Trisha Crowley (tcrowley9491@gmail.com) who will be chairing the committee. The committee will set its own meeting and work schedule. VOP #030
The committee will keep the membership informed and interested as the study progresses, respond to the consensus questions, serve as presenters/facilitators for the consensus discussion, and share its results with the state so that a final position can be crafted. If you have an interest in the topic, have good organization and people skills and would enjoy working with a small group of like-minded individuals, contact Trisha Crowley (tcrowley9491@gmail.com) who will be chairing the committee. The committee will set its own meeting and work schedule. VOP #030
Calling Lois Lane and Clark Kent: We Need Reporters!
The League is trying to expand its social media presence. We have a lot going on but it doesn't always make it to our Facebook and Twitter accounts. What's needed are a couple of people who willing to receive League updates and news and turn them into Facebook and Twitter postings. Let the community know what we're doing and where they can plug in. We also want to post information on current state and and national issues that the League has positions on, so a real mix is called for. We promise that you'll learn a lot about local issues and the League. To discuss the possibilities, send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with "Digital Reporters" in the subject line. VOP #004
Observer Corps
If you have a few hours each month to be the eyes and ears of the League and would like to learn more about local government, then perhaps being a League Observer would be an exciting League adventure for you. We try to send a member to every government board meeting in the county — from the county board to the historical preservation board. There are a variety of local governmental boards that are in need of an Observer. For more information, see this Observer Corps page or send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with "Observer Corps" in the subject line. VOP #007
Help the League with Volunteers
There are no paid staff working for the League - everyone who helps with issues, events, programs, registration, youth outreach, news and much more are all volunteers. The League is organizing a new Volunteer Team to work with all the team leaders to make these volunteer experiences productive and enjoyable. We will be match-makers - figuring out where people's interests and skills fit with what the League needs to get done. We'd also like to find more ways to acknowledge and thank the many volunteers who keep things going in our very diverse organization. Are you a people person who can also keep in mind what the organization needs? Work with 2-3 other volunteers to start us off on the right foot! To discuss the possibilities, send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with “Volunteer Team” in the title. VOP #033
Learn to be an Issue Specialist
The League of Women Voters at the state Level (LWVIL) has Issue Specialists, people who volunteer to learn about an issue and what legislation or activity may be in the offing. Part of their job is to alert local leagues when an issue where the League has a position may be affected by Illinois legislation. These are the Action Alerts which each member receives from the State League, urging them to contact their local legislators. We can be more effective in this effort if we have local specialists in contact with the State League who can energize our local efforts. These are just a few of the Issue Specialist topics: Electoral College, Redistricting, Graduated Rate income Tax, Gun Violence Prevention, Immigration, Affordable Housing. This is a volunteer activity you can do on your own time and at home! To discuss the possibilities, send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with “Issue Specialist in the title. VOP #016
Mail Master
The League relies on mass emails to stay in touch with its members and to notify the public about new programs and important issues. We could use another person willing to be trained on using the popular software Mailchimp to help with this critical function. Each mailing takes a few hours to prepare and mailings occur 2-4 times per month. If interested, send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with “Mail Master” in the title. VOP #031
Website Updater
The League's website is a "front face" for a variety of League documents and announcements, including a calendar, blog, lists of volunteer opportunities, news and more. The website needs another person to help keep the website updated. This might be as simple as adding calendar or new events that other League members send to you. Or it might mean being creative with the content and design to make the website easier to use. You don't have to be a highly technical person only careful and willing to learn the software. Work alongside the members who do the job now and help us get the word out. To talk about what's involved, send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with “Website Updater” in the title. VOP #029
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This list is updated as our needs change. Questions? Email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org
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