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2024 Get Out the Vote initiative (Berkeley/Oakland)
ORGANIZATION: YWCA Berkeley/Oakland
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5 people are interested
Fill out the form below if you are interested in interning or volunteering with us for the Fall 2024 semester with the potential of further involvement in other YWCA-led programming. This application is in regard to the YWCA's Get Out the Vote initiative focusing on increasing voting accessibility, engagement, and political confidence for young women* in the greater Berkeley/Oakland area. Our work is centered on creating unbiased resources for the purpose of teaching voters how to use the tools available to them to vote for what they believe in.
We are seeking support in the following programming:- Surveying the greater Berkeley/Oakland area (July/August)
- College and Community Center Voter Registration Drive (September/October)
- YWomen Vote Social Media Campaign (October/November)
- Surveyor (2-4 hours/week): surveying in different Berkeley/Oakland locations to learn about the specific needs of young voters.
- Tabling (2-4 hours/week): tabling at various local colleges and community centers that we've partnered with to register/pre-register young voters and promote resources.
- Resource design/creation (5-10 hours/week): designing paper and online materials catered towards the data we've received from surveying.
- Social media marketing (5-10 hours/week): designing, filming, and editing media to engage young voters via social media and email lists.
2024-2025 YWCA Intern and Volunteer Application
*Make sure to specify GOTV in the application in order to be considered.*Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until September 1st, 2024. Advocacy (Get Out the Vote Campaign) / atavakoli@ywca-berkeley.org Hours and roles are subject to change based on availability. If you would like more information or have questions on the specific programming check out our website ywca-berkeley.org or email the corresponding email as listed above.*Our use of "girls" and "women" is inclusive of all cis and trans women, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer, and any female-identified folks.
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About YWCA Berkeley/Oakland
Location:
2600 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
Mission: The YWCA Berkeley/Oakland is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, developing leaders and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Description
The YWCA is an independent, non-profit organization which provides programs, classes and resources for the East Bay community and the University of California, Berkeley students. All of our programs are gender inclusive and have no specific religious affiliation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
YWCA Berkeley/Oakland2600 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2024
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Market Research / Analysis
- Public Advocacy
- Advertising
- Community Outreach
- Resource Development / Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-10 hours/week
- Need to be able to commute to the YWCA Berkeley/Oakland building.