VOLUNTEER WITH THE KENT LEAGUE 2026
Have questions about a particular event? We've included an email to get you the answers you need!
INFORMATION & SIGN-UP LINK
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 MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION! WORK ON THE LWVK VOTERS GUIDE
Learn how we use VOTE411 To create the voter guide before each primary and general election. In most cases candidates enter their responses online. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
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Contact candidates to encourage their participation.
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Enter issue information in the VOTE411 app.
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Respond to questions from candidates.
If you are comfortable using a word processing app, we could use your help compiling the print version of the guide that is prepared 1-2 weeks before the start of early voting. Time frame: February 4-April 7 for the primary, August 5-October 6 for the general election. Contact Nena at: nhankins [at] att.net.
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WORK WITH YOUNG COLLEGE VOTERS ON CAMPUS VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTING AWARENESS
Help with Kent State Votes, a six-year project started by students and LWV Kent! Easy lifting, will train you to register before April primaries! 2-4 hours a month! Contact Craig Berger, Center for Student Involvement and a LWV member, at Cberge11 [at] kent.edu.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INFO DISTRIBTUION, REGISTRATION OF VOTERS IN SPRING
Kent State Votes and LWV Kent will be distributing these cards to all apartment buildings in early spring and again in late summer. Interested in helping with the distribution? Or with registering voters INSIDE the Kent State University Library? Short shifts at midday are available. Call or text Barb at 330-603-4174, or email her bhipsman [at] kent.edu (here).
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Craig Berger's Office of Student Involvement has made a few requests for help on Mondays Feb.9 - April 6, the last day of spring primary voter registration. There only needs to be ONE LWV volunteer per date. Barb will be the first and will send out info to each volunteer or, if asked, happy to train as well. Sign up for a date here.
Hours: 11 am-1 pm in the lobby of the student center. Table, drape and forms provided by the OSI. Parking is self paid (about $5) arrive by 10:45. If there is a specific registration question, please call Barb Springer, 330-603-4174 or the Board of Elections at 330-297-3511.
FYI! The library stocks registration/absentee ballots at its front desk, open whenever the library is open. Any student can register there and it will be submitted. They cannot return ballots there.
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JOIN ONLINE NATL COMMITTEE LOOKING AT ELECTORAL COLLEGE ALTERNATIVES
Several leagues from across the nation have established a group to examine alternatives to the Electoral College and explore reforms that could strengthen our democracy. This committee is reviewing the history, structure, and impacts of the Electoral College and considering proposals such as the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and potential constitutional amendments.
Participation in this committee gives members a front-row seat to national discussions on one of the most consequential questions in our democratic system: how we elect the President. The committee will share research, host conversations with experts and recommend actions Leagues across the country can take.
We are looking for an LWVK member to serve on this committee. Having a Kent representative ensures our local League has a direct connection to the national conversation. By reporting back to LWVK, the representative can keep our members informed about what the committee is learning, highlight opportunities for local education and advocacy and help us determine what role we might play in shaping the future of presidential elections
If you are interested in serving on this committee, it is totally online and takes less than an hour a month. Please contact Barb Wertzler at cricket5621 [at] aol.com if you are interested.
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BECOME A SUPER HERO POLL WORKER! Sign up for 2026 Primary!
An individual can dedicate their time to giving back to the community by working the polls on Election Day. Every Election Day, nearly 600 citizens answer the call to staff Portage's 129 precincts. PEOs must be qualified electors in Portage County. You can also call the Portage County Board of Elections at 330-297-3511 to register.
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 WANT TO MEET OTHER MEMBERS?
Karen Carmany is seeking volunteers to pass out name badges at our member meetings. Contact Karen @ kacarmany55 [at] gmail.com
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HAVE A KNACK FOR RETAIL THAT COULD HELP KEEP THE VOTER GIRL PROJECT SELLING?
Behind the scenes of the Kent League's Voter Girl Project is a person who loves retail! Creating the thumb drives with all of her files, adding updates, packaging and mailing her on to her new League home! A job you can do at your home as part of the Voter Girl team. Please email lwvkent [at] gmail.com with your interest!
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 HELP US GET MORE PEOPLE TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS!
Community Outreach is seeking several volunteers to help plan and produce a short voting simulation video to educate first-time and lapsed voters about how to cast a ballot in Portage County. For more information and/or to sign on to help demystify the voting process, contact Rhonda at rrichard [at] kent.edu.
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JOIN THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM!
Find purpose and satisfaction is making our League stronger through great communications? Like to write? Like to Canva? Like to take photos or make videos and Tik Tok reels? Joining the Communications Team was meant for you. Email Amie at lwvkent [at] gmail.com and we'll get started!
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