Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteers are the heart and soul of any volunteer organization, and the League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) is no exception. While many volunteers are visible in their roles as leaders, advocates, and organizers, there are also those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make the organization run smoothly. Volunteer opportunities range from serving in long-term roles to helping out at a single event. Without the hard work and commitment of our volunteers, we would be unable to achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact in the community. 

Below is a list of current, active volunteer opportunities. You can also join a committee and attend their meetings to get involved in the work we are doing. Is there a topic of particular interest to you that you do not see listed? info [at] lwv-alachua.org (Contact us) and we will find other like-minded volunteers to take action. 

Active Petitioning Campaigns

Right to Clean and Healthy Waters

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWV of Florida in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters. The mission is to take this to Florida's voters; to educate them, to collect their petitions, and to ensure their voice is heard. Read more about this initiative.

Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion

A coalition entitled “Floridians Protecting Freedom” launched a citizen-led ballot initiative campaign to give women the right to seek abortions up to viability. Florida voters want women to have the chance to ensure that their personal medical decisions are theirs and theirs alone to make. With the League of Women Voters of Florida. LWV of Alachua County also supports this effort. Read more about this initiative.

Open Committee Chair Positions

Education

The Education Committee studies issues, takes action, and lobbies legislators and school boards in our efforts to seek positive changes for our students. While they operate without a chair, the committee is continuing to monitor the state of public education and local education issues within our own community and put forth a brief synopsis of the latest developments here in Alachua County. Examples of updates may include zoning, progress with the half-cent sales tax, student achievement, attendance, and a report on student behavior and discipline. If these issues are important to you, please info [at] lwv-alachua.org (contact Janice) to get involved.

Local Issues

The Local Issues Committee and its Action Teams focus on identifying the wide-ranging issues facing Gainesville City and Alachua County residents. These issues often overlap with the other committees. We are eagerly looking for someone to lead the next direction. It could be one of a number of local topics on which we could become informed and be advocates for our community. What issues are of interest to you? info [at] lwv-alachua.org (Contact Janice) if you can help.

Other Opportunities

Communications

Do you like to work behind the scenes? Do you like social media and technology or web design or graphic design? Do you like to research issues and write articles about current events and LWV actions? Are you a good editor? If any of these activities sound interesting to you, please info [at] lwv-alachua.org (reach out to Connie), our Communications Chair, about joining the Communications Team. We can always use extra hands and eyes. 

Speakers Bureau

The LWVAC Speakers Bureau trains presenters to speak on a variety of topics at community events and for local organizations. Our Speakers Bureau is currently seeking a leader to coordinate the team engagements as well as additional speakers. Presentation slides and training are provided.

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Event Date: 
Nov 18 2023 10:00 am to Nov 19 2023 05:00 pm
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Downtown Gainesville (near The Hippodrome)

LWV of Alachua County is tabling at Gainesville's Downtown Festival and Art Show. Join us to assist attendees with voter registration (training required) and voter education. We will also be collecting petition signatures. 

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Event Date: 
Oct 21 2023 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Event location: 

Bo Diddley Plaza

LWV of Alachua County is tabling at Gainesville's Pride Festival. Join us to assist attendees with voter registration (training required) and voter education. We will also be collecting petition signatures. 

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Event Date: 
Oct 14 2023 10:00 am to 01:30 pm
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Mt Olive AME Church

LWV of Alachua County is tabling at the NAACP Health Fair to assist attendees with voter registration (training required) and voter education. We will also be collecting petition signatures. 

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Oct 07 2023 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
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Sweetwater Apartments

LWV of Alachua County is tabling at Sweetwater Apartments, a primarily student apartment complex. Join us to assist residents with registration (training required) and voter education. We will also be collecting petitions. 

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Event Date: 
Sep 20 2023 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
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Santa Fe College Northwest Campus

LWV of Alachua County is honoring National Voter Registration Day (September 19th) on September 20th with a table at the Santa Fe College Constitution Week Civics Fair.

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Event Date: 
Sep 16 2023 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
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Headquarters Library

LWV of Alachua County is honoring National Voter Registration Day (September 19th) on September 16th with a table at the Headquarters Library in Downtown Gainesville.

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The Transformative Justice Coalition, AFT, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, FL NAACP, LWVFL, and other partners hosted a rolling protest visiting 15 cities in Florida to fight against the assault on democracy that is occurring in Florida. The protest and Votercade arrived in Gainesville on June 19th for a Juneteenth reception and concert featuring gospel singer, Vickie Winans.

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Event Date: 
Jun 19 2023 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Event location: 

Alachua Park n Ride

Join us at the The Stay Woke Florida Rolling Protest votercade. Meet in the Alachua Park n Ride lot around 5:00 p.m.

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Event Date: 
Jun 17 2023 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Event location: 

Bo Diddley Plaza

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water (RTCW) and the Amendme

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Event Date: 
Jun 19 2023 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Event location: 

Bo Diddley Plaza

The Transformative Justice Coalition, AFT, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, FL NAACP, LWV, and other partners are hosting a rolling protest in Florida to fight against the assault on democracy that is occurring in Florida. 

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