Get Involved !

Get Involved !

Volunteer Opportunities

The LWV needs your help with Voter Registration Events

 Volunteer with us today!  

To find a Voter Registration Event, use  signup.com.  It is easy. Just follow the steps below. 

Last year we all made a BIG DIFFERENCE:

Voter turn-out rate went from 27% to 48% in the Districts we canvassed

 
Making Democracy Work One Neighborhood at a time  
Be part of the Movement
Signup & Volunteer 
https://signup.com/go/XZBRRWf  
 
Questions call or email Joan Durant
315 345-5860 / syracuselwv [at] gmail.com ()

Volunteers make everything we do possible.  Volunteers particpate in Voter Registration Events, help organize our programs and forums, speakers and our Annual Legislative Breakfast. 

  • Naturalization Ceremonies

Volunteers needed to register new United States citizens to vote. Ceremonies are inspiring you will want to volunteer again and again. Use signup.com to voulunteer for a cermony or call  the office at 315-396-8225 for more information.

  • Serve on Committees

Learn more about the League by volunteering to sit on one of our standing committees listed below:

  • Voter Services
    • Voter registration events
    • Get out the vote activities
    • Coordinate candidate forums with co-sponsors and political candidates
    • Coordinate election monitoring for the Syracuse Housing Authority
    • Gathering answers and updating VOTE411 with local election information
  • Member Recruitment and Development
    • Plan strategies and events to attract potential members and increase member involvement.
    • Maintain a list of who is serving on various committees.
  • Programs and Events
    • Plan and make arrangements for informational programs to educate the CNY community on state, national, and local issues that the League supports. For example, healthcare, voting rights. See the State's Legislative Agenda, and the LWVSYR Local Program.
    • Plan and make arrangements for regular League events, for example, the Legislative Breakfast, and the annual meeting.
  • Youth Education Activities
    • Plan strategies and events to engage young people.
    • Recruit students for the state League's annual Students Inside Albany Conference.
    • Work with the state League's Youth Committee.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our League and throughout the community.
    • Develop partnerships with other nonpartisan organizations, and opportunities for engagement and dialog about local, state, and national issues. 
  • Communications - Social Media & Publications
    • Help maintain, and promote best utilization of, the League's website, social media, email service, and the Local Voter, the League's newsletter.
    • Promote the League's image and activities in the local media.
    • Inform the public about League services, positions on issues, and membership opportunities.
    • Develop and maintain a media list.
  • Issues and Advocacy
    • Support efforts to educate and advocate for LWV positions: See the LWVNY Legislative Agenda, and the LWVSYR Local Program, noting the prioritized issues in each.
    • Help build a better toolkit for taking action: See the LWVUS - League Management site.
    • Join League networking groups/Zoom meetings to share best practices
  • Finance and Development
    • Help with fundraising and grant writing.
    • Assist the Treasurer.
    • Provide financial skills to support administrative and organizational needs.
  • Nominating Committee
    • Get to know the Leadership team, Board members, and meet other LWV members.
    • Select candidates for Board and Off-board positions.

For more information call us at 315-396-8225 or league [at] lwvsyr.org (email us).