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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Use your experience on Facebook and other social media to raise awareness about the April 6 election: voting dates, candidate information, voting turnout and more! The Voter Registration team is looking for volunteers to post messages on their own social media pages using the League's Grow the Vote collection of graphics. To learn more, send an email to Karen Fresco at karenfresco1@gmail.com.
Enjoy Music While Volunteering For League-Sponsored Summer Events
Update: We may already have enough volunteers for a couple of these events but please feel free to indicate your interest in a specific event, or in general helping with registration events in the future. The Volunteer Team appreciates knowing possible volunteers and will contact you to discuss the opportunities.
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This summer the League of Women Voters of Champaign County (LWVCC) is sponsoring the Champaign County Forest Preserve District Summer Concert Series. Participating promises to be fun, informal, and a good way to reach out to the community!
Can you help? We're looking for volunteers to attend one or more of the concerts. The events are fairly short: 5:00 - 7:00 pm. You would be voluntering with fellow League members - welcoming attendees, talking about voting, and offering to register voters. We'll provide materials and information on what needs to be done. Sign up by sending an email to ldbair@att.net. A member of the Volunteer Team will email you with more information or to answer any questions. We are still seeking volunteers for this event:
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Voting Misinformation Detectives
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The Voter Registration team is exploring how LWVCC can address possible misinformation related to voting. An task force has been formed. The group is currently focused on exploring the internet or other media sources for confusions related to voting or elections and suggesting ideas for League products or responses. See their webpage here. The idea is to be positive and proactive, perhaps with written materials or other methods. If you'd like to join the group going forward, send an email to Karen Fresco at karenfresco1@gmail.com or
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Get Out the Vote in 2022: Make Plans in Summer 2021
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For the spring 2021 elections (February and April) the Get-Out-The-Vote team distributed door-hanger voting information to more than 3000 households in low-turnout areas They also distributed flyers to local businesses (more than 100). This summer, the team will start planning for 2022 elections. They want to continue the successful on-the-ground door-hanger and business flyer distribution, perhaps expanding the areas covered to include apartments and other locations. They also want to consider "going BIG" with some new projects such as raising funds for bus signs and other very visible public spaces.
Can you help? Contact James Manrique and the team at at james.manrique@gmail.com to ask questions and express your interest. They are looking for:
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Programmer/Web Developers: Update the Candidate Guide for Upcoming Elections
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Before every election, LWVCC develops a nonpartisan Candidate Guide. James Manrique, the developer of the guide, could use some help with the next update for the guide. He's looking for someone with experience in web development (Wordpress, CSS, or general programming experience) to assist with expanding the code for the Candidate Guide. If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please contact him by email at james.manrique@gmail.com
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Get Your Name on the Contact-Me List
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The League has a list of people willing to be contacted for short-term work, tasks that might arise fairly quickly. Adding your name to the list means receiving a periodic email – no obligation beyond that. If you're willing to be called for specific tasks, possibly on short notice, send an email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org with "Contact Me" in the subject line.
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This list is updated as our needs change. Questions? Email to info@lwvchampaigncounty.org
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