Now more than ever... Join the League of Women Voters

Now more than ever... Join the League of Women Voters

Membership in the League of Women Voters, the most respected and effective grassroots organization in the country, is open to people ages 16 and older. Your membership gives the League the political influence needed to build a voice for citizens and a force for change. We want YOU to join the League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale. 

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Benefits of Membership
Our members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders, using their experience to create positive, lasting change.

  • Be Informed: Get access to our programs, publications, and discussions.
  • Serve Your Community: Register voters, educate the public, and meet with government officials.
  • Create Change: Study issues and shape public policy.
  • Meet New People: Our members are warm, welcoming, interesting, and dynamic.
  • Develop New Skills: Get experience in every branch of citizen advocacy.
  • Be Active: Be involved to the extent you choose to be.

As a League member, you will have the opportunity to participate in local, state, and national League work and you will get exclusive civic information you can trust. You will know that your membership dues add to our grassroots strength and our financial resources. Most importantly, you will be able to serve in areas that interest you including:

  • Social Policy - Wealth concentration, health care including mental health, reproductive rights, criminal justice and public safety, gun violence prevention, immigration, public education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Natural Resources - Climate crisis, land and water use, and plastics reduction.
  • Government Issues - Equal rights for all, voting rights, election law, money in politics, fiscal/tax policy, and ethics.

Membership/Annual Dues

There are two easy ways to join or renew your membership.

Join/Renew Online

Or, use your check and the post office! Simply print, complete, and return our 2022 Membership Form with your check payable to LWVRB to LWV-RB, PO Box 72354, Roselle, IL 60172.

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Annual dues are $75 for an Individual, or $105 for a Household of two individuals who share same address. Annual dues for Emerging Leaders (people age 16-26) is $30.

Consider adding an extra $25 to support local League operations with one of our "plus" memberships -- Individual + is $100 and Household + is $130. We run a tight budget so those extra dollars are very helpful.

Have questions about membership? Email us at lwvrbmail [at] gmail.com. 

Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities
Want to do something positive for your community? League members can volunteer for any of the following, and will be supported by other League members for maximum impact:

  • Be a Voter Registrar at community or high school events
  • Be a Judge of Election or Poll Watcher
  • Be a Board Observer (watching and reporting on the actions of local government bodies)
  • Encourage civic learning for high school students, and adults as well
  • Participate in Candidate Forums as a trained moderator, or other behind the scenes function
  • Be part of a team helping load and manage election data (Illinois Voter Guide and Vote 411)
  • Write letters to your representatives about issues you care about
  • Publish letters to the editor in local papers regarding current issues effecting your community
  • Lead in advocacy roles for key issues on a local, State, or National basis
  • Be a Board member and help steer the future of the League
  • Assist with Student Mock Elections
  • Help out with Membership (recruiting and involving new League members)
  • Assist with Program Planning (making meeting and speaker arrangements)
  • Be part of the team publicizing League activities and actions, includes Social Media, Website.
  • Member communications, including internal newsletter and Outreach Circles
  • Provide Fundraising back up (work on an annual finance drive, and other fundraising events)

Have questions about Volunteer Opportunities? Email us at lwvrbmail [at] gmail.com. 

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Training

Training

Want to get a better idea of what is involved in these volunteer opportunities? Watch our EVENTS page for upcoming training sessions. 

Have questions about Training? Email us at lwvrbmail [at] gmail.com.