It's easy to be a volunteer!
The League of Women Voters of Nevada County is run completely by volunteers. Our success depends on the enthusiastic participation of our members.
Why volunteer?
- Gain experience in leadership, collaboration, and our community while you meet fascinating people!
- Learn about critical political topics from unbiased, evenly balanced educational information.
- Contribute to League operations and decision making.
- Questions? Contact Miriam Limov at volunteer [at] lwvnevadacounty.org.
Opportunities available now
LWV Nevada County Voter Service Chair
In this leadership position, you will lead a team of members in local events to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens to exercise their right to vote. All activities are impartial and nonpartisan. The 
Voter Service stategy for this coming year can be viewed here. The high level timeline and planning supporting the strategy has already begun with our team - so you will be able to hit the ground running with us!
Click here for a more detailed description of the Voter Service Chair postion.
If you would like to contribute to this exciting position at the heart of our League's activities, please contact randiswisley [at] lwvnevadacounty.org. I hope you apply soon!
LWV Nevada County Membership Chair
Our League members are our strength - and when membership thrives, so does our League and our community. The Membership Director leads efforts to encourage new members from the community, welcome new members, support and retain current members, and help the LWV Nevada County Board understand what members value most about the League. These insights directly inform the League’s planning and strategic directions.
If you enjoy connecting with people and strengthening our community, this role is for you!
Click here for a more detailed description of the Membership Chair position.
To contribute in this fun position to lead what makes our League thrive, please contact president [at] lwvnevadacounty.org. We hope to hear from you soon!
Candidate Forum Committee Member
Volunteer with the League of Women Voters and be a part of empowering voters and defending democracy by helping produce the Candidate Forums which are one of the League’s most important services to the community. Support is needed at each forum to ensure a successful, safe, and
educational evening.
Click here to see more deetails of the Candidate Forum Committee Member position.
Take on this fun position to be part of a well-oiled team. Please contact Jan at jbedayne [at] lwvnevadacounty.org to find out more. We hope to hear from you soon!
LWV Nevada County Development Committee Member
Volunteer to be a part of empowering voters and defending democracy utilizing your leadership and fundraising skills on a new Development Committee led by an experienced local League leader. This includes being part of the 2026 strategic fundraising campaign that supports essential activities aligned with our mission.
Click here for a more detailed description of the Development Committee Member postion
If you would like to volunteer for to be part of this fresh, new commitee, please email Jan, jbedayne [at] lwvnevadacounty.org. We hope to hear from you soon!
We hope you're ready to get involved - have fun - and meet some great people!
We look forward to you becoming a part of the League of Women Voters of Nevada County’s volunteer team today!
If you see an opportunity that calls to you or would like to contribute in another way, fill out this form and we'll be in touch soon.
Volunteer of the Year
Joey Jordan recruiting new volunteer Jackie - (Joey on the right).
Joey Jordan is a retired nonpartisan political consultant and fundraising professional. A 30-year
Nevada County resident, she joined the League of Women Voters in 2011 and served on the
board for over a decade, in various positions, including Membership Chair and, most recently,
Outreach Coordinator.
Jordan has served in leadership roles on over 40 local non-profit boards including Rüdiger
Foundation, KVMR Community Radio, Sierra Watch, The Food Bank of Nevada County, and
Rough and Ready Fire Behind-The-Scenes (BTS) Fire Auxiliary. She currently serves as the
elected Board Chair of the Penn Valley Fire Protection District and can most often be found at
the Penn Valley Fire Department Thrift Shop where she has been an auxiliary member since
2019.
“Running the Outreach Booth for LWV has been a very rewarding experience. It was so fun to
meet new people and make new friends who, like me, care deeply about voting rights and
democracy,” stated Joey.
May Volunteer Spotlight
“It has been a joy to work with the women I have met in LWV Nevada County".
