You Can Make a Difference in Your Community!
Contact Lucia Tedesco at president [at] lwvssmc.org to request more information.
Volunteer Your Way!
Want to support democracy without a big-time commitment? Sign up for a one-time opportunity—or choose a recurring role with just a small monthly commitment!
Director of Communications
We are seeking a Director of Communications to oversee communications with the League's members and the public.
VOTE411 Volunteer
Help the League of Women Voters of South San Mateo County keep Vote411 accurate and complete. The volunteer will work with the San Mateo County Coordinator and help with the following tasks:
- Find candidate contact information
- Enter the local ballot measures onto the VOTE411 website
- Reach out to local candidates and encourage them to participate in VOTE411
- Follow up on missing candidate information.
The volunteer should be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with the public in a warm and nonpartisan manner.
Observer Corps
Protect Open Government – Join Our Observer Corps!
Want to learn how local government works and support transparency? Join the Observer Corps! Volunteers attend public meetings, take notes, and share observations with the League to help keep government open and accountable.
Why it matters: Local decisions shape our schools, neighborhoods, safety, and environment. When residents show up, officials know they’re accountable.
Meetings you can observe include:
Town of Portola Valley Council Meeting
City of Menlo Park Council Meeting
Atherton City Council Meeting
Town of Woodside Council Meeting
Redwood City City Council
East Palo Alto City Council
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Meeting
No previous experience required—just curiosity and commitment. And of course, we will train you!
Click here to sign up.
