Periodic Orientation meetings are a way to meet people and learn about the League and how to become involved.  Check the Calendar to see if an Orientation is scheduled.

Committees and Teams for Washtenaw County  

 See the many ways to get involved in the League.  For general information or to volunteer, contact membership [at] lwvwashtenaw.org

• Creates and disseminates voter information related to elections (May, August and November)
• Assists with voter registration programs (on-going throughout the year) 
• Assists with Candidate Forums as a timer, greeter and/or moderator
• Helps prepare questions for candidates based on current events, issues, and legislation
• Manages VOTE411.org for Washtenaw County 
• Hosts information booths at community events such as Art Fair, festivals, colleges 
• Observes public accuracy test of voting machines in each municipality with election clerk prior to elections

• Facilitate communication between League committees needing volunteers and new members/volunteers.
• Help members learn about the League and how to join in
• Use social media, tables at public events and other strategies.
• Coordinate distribution of membership information at all public events.
• Present orientation sessions, live and on-line, to facilitate member engagement.
• Engage in outreach work to individuals in historicially under-represented communities and groups.

• Attend local governmental unit meetings and provide feedback
• Recruit and  train additional volunteers for this new program

• Email management, newsletter, website, Facebook, graphic design, publicity.  Bring your technical skills to help communicate to the community and our membership.
• Be a reporter to help get out the truth by writing up events or researching topics
• Be a Zoom tech to support all our on-line meetings
• Work with our email system - post and send messages provided by League teams.