Volunteer for Women in Politics
Grassroots volunteering plays a crucial role in shaping the future of women's rights and advancing gender equality in politics. With millions of eligible voters yet to register, the potential for change is enormous, and every voice matters in creating a more inclusive political landscape. Young women, in particular, have the power to make a significant impact by getting involved, advocating for their rights, and encouraging others to register and vote.
By participating in grassroots efforts such as phone banking, canvassing, or organizing voter registration drives, young people can help amplify the causes that matter most. Volunteering isn't just about supporting a candidate—it's about ensuring that women's voices are heard and that the fight for equality continues. Now is the time to take action, get involved, and help shape a more equitable future. Volunteering offers a chance to be part of something historic and make a difference that will be remembered for years to come.
Write Postcards
When’s the last time you checked your mail and got something other than a bill or junk mail? It was a pretty fun feeling right? Letter writing may feel old fashioned but is an underutilized channel that has been proven to be effective to get people to the polls. There is plenty of time to sign up with these vetted organizations. They have done great research to ensure you are writing the most useful message to voters. Everyone regardless of age can help write postcards! It’s a great way to get everyone involved or even host a letter writing party.
Local Activism
Friends and family are frequently the most easily influenced. Have you considered hosting a political party night to discuss key issues and get your inner circle motivated? The best way to get people to vote is to show your active influence and participation. Women have historically been under represented and avoid politics for a variety of reasons. Now is the time to make talking about politics less taboo. Host your own political circle and start a healthy conversation amongst your group. Women are critical community builders and naturally create their own circles within a community use this instinctive tendency to gather more support.
Host a Discussion Circle
Reach App: Use this app from the Kamala Campaign to help facilitate conversations with your friends & family
Host a Letter Writing or Postcard Writing Happy Hour
Gather your tribe to write letters and postcards to voters. It’s like a potluck where everyone brings a little something such as; postcards, stamps, envelopes, stickers and of course the usual snacks and libations.
Create a weekly Neighborhood Walking Group
MiniVAN - Canvassing App: Use this app from the Kamala Campaign to identify routes & training resources
People’s Action: Volunteer in swings states to canvas & make calls
Volunteer at Phone Banks
If you’re not too shy and have a thicker skin volunteering to call voters is a great way to start a conversation. There will be a script for you to follow but if you’re a people person or a social butterfly this is the volunteer activity for you. Sometimes people will want to chat and gather more information, sometimes they will hang up on you and sometimes you’ll get a voicemail. Regardless you’ll be providing valuable information and increasing the voting population of Americans.
Grassroots Democrats HQ: Join a phone or text bank at a date & time that works for you
The Dialer - Scale to Win: Use this app from the Kamala Harris for President Campaign to make calls to voters
Volunteer at Text Banks
Phone texts can also be a useful reminder to get people to register to vote and to vote. The timeframes for each are quite different so its important to start volunteering soon and get under represented groups to register to vote as soon as possible.
Democratic Volunteering Center: California in person and remote activities
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