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Co-Chair of Voter Service

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ORGANIZATION: League of Women Voters of Denver

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The League of Women Voters of Denver, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization, has fought since the 1930s to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through education and advocacy.

The League is strictly nonpartisan. We neither support nor oppose candidates for office. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. The League:

  • Acts as a force to create positive, lasting change in our community
  • Empowers voters to protect their right to vote
  • Educates citizens and fosters dialogue on pertinent issues - from health care and climate change to openness in government
  • Strives to ensure that all votes are counted and all voices are heard
  • Works to preserve our constitutional rights
  • Partners with others to make democracy work

The Co-Chair of of Voter Services oversees and organizes the monthly Voter Service Committee meetings and external events to promote voter education by planning candidate forums, voter registration, and community outreach.

Specific responsibilities include:
  • Work closely with the LWVD board to keep everyone informed of best practices for non-partisan event planning as well as volunteer training opportunities
  • Plan, schedule, and conducts candidate forums in Presidential, midterm, and local elections
  • Coordinate monthly Voter Service Committee meetings and take meeting minutes to submit board report
  • Voter registration
  • Community outreach

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About League of Women Voters of Denver

Location:

1980 DAHLIA ST, DENVER, CO 80220, US

Mission Statement

The League of Women Voters of Denver, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization, has fought since the 1930s to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through education and advocacy.

Description

The League is strictly nonpartisan. We neither support nor oppose candidates for office. At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through advocacy. The League:

  • Acts as a force to create positive, lasting change in our community
  • Empowers voters to protect their right to vote
  • Educates citizens and fosters dialogue on pertinent issues - from health care and climate change to openness in government
  • Strives to ensure that all votes are counted and all voices are heard
  • Works to preserve our constitutional rights
  • Partners with others to make democracy work
We believe that sensible, responsible civil discourse and action based on substance rather than partisanship are essential for civic improvement. Our enduring vitality and resonance come from our membership, which is open to all people 16 years of age and older.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Politics
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Politics

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1980 Dahlia StreetDenver, CO 80220

(39.74685,-104.93152)
 

SKILLS

  • Advocacy
  • Networking
  • Organization
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-2 hours per week, more as needed around elections

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