Volunteer for National Voter Registration Day!

Volunteer for National Voter Registration Day!

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Help Our Community Get Registered and Ready to Vote!

National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is an annual, nationwide celebration of civic participation held each September. The goal is simple: help as many eligible people as possible register to vote before the registration deadline for the November General Election!

Each year, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus (LWVMC) celebrates by organizing a community-wide voter registration effort. Our volunteers take over local libraries, food pantries, nonprofit organizations, and other community spaces throughout Central Ohio to help our neighbors get registered and ready to vote.

Over the past several years, our volunteers have helped hundreds of people register to vote through this annual event! In 2025 alone, we helped approximately 300 people register in just one day.

How Can Volunteers Help?

National Voter Registration Day is one of our biggest annual voter registration outreach efforts, and we need volunteers stationed at locations throughout the community!

Volunteers help community members:

  • Register to vote for the first time.
  • Update their voter registration information.
  • Check their registration status and find voting information.
  • Complete voter registration and absentee ballot application forms.
  • Learn about upcoming elections, important deadlines, and trusted voting resources.

No previous voter registration experience is required! The League provides training, supplies, and instructions to help you feel prepared. All volunteers must remain strictly nonpartisan, providing the same welcoming assistance to every eligible voter regardless of their political beliefs.

What to Expect as a Volunteer

Most National Voter Registration Day opportunities involve staffing a voter registration table at a local library, nonprofit, or community organization.

The League provides the supplies you'll need, typically packaged in a manila envelope containing:

  • Voter registration and absentee ballot application forms.
  • Pens and informational handouts.
  • League voter education resources.
  • A tablecloth and other event materials.

At most locations, a table and chairs will already be available. Volunteers may be asked to pick up their supply envelope from the League office in advance or use materials delivered to their assigned location.

During your shift, you'll welcome community members, offer voter registration assistance, answer questions using trusted resources, and share information about upcoming elections.

At the end of your shift, you'll be asked to track completed forms, estimate community interactions, and follow instructions for returning materials and reporting your impact.

How to Get Involved

Step 1: Complete Volunteer Training

All volunteers should watch our voter registration training before participating. The training covers how to assist with voter registration forms, common mistakes to avoid, nonpartisanship, important election information, and what to expect during your shift.

Watch the Voter Registration Training Video

Step 2: Sign Up for a Volunteer Shift

National Voter Registration Day takes place each September, with volunteer opportunities posted ahead of the event. Our SignUpGenius page allows volunteers to select an available location and shift.

View National Voter Registration Day Volunteer Opportunities

The link above is for the 2026 event. Volunteer sign-ups for 2027 will be shared closer to September.

Step 3: Receive Your Event Instructions

Once you've signed up, the LWVMC Operations Manager will contact you with additional details leading up to the event. You'll receive information about your assigned location, arrival time, supplies, setup instructions, and how to handle completed voter registration forms. Most volunteer shifts are just a few hours long, making this a great opportunity to give back to your community!

Important Volunteer Reminders

  • Arrive on time and check in with staff at your assigned location.
  • Dress comfortably and remain nonpartisan throughout your shift.
  • Be friendly, welcoming, and willing to start conversations with community members.
  • Review your training materials and event instructions in advance.
  • If you're unsure how to answer a voting question, don't guess! Use trusted resources or contact the League for assistance.
  • Follow all instructions for securing and returning completed voter registration forms.

Thank You for Helping Our Community Get Vote Ready!

National Voter Registration Day is a powerful example of what we can accomplish when volunteers and community partners come together. Every registration form completed, question answered, and conversation started helps make voting more accessible to our neighbors. We're incredibly grateful to our volunteers and the libraries, nonprofits, and community organizations that help make this annual effort possible.

Thank you for helping us empower voters, strengthen civic participation, and make democracy work for everyone!