Help Educate, Engage, and Empower Our Community!
The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus (LWVMC) Speakers Bureau is a trained group of volunteers who represent the League by delivering educational presentations to organizations and community groups throughout Central Ohio.
Our Speakers Bureau helps bring trusted, nonpartisan information directly to our neighbors, encouraging civic participation, increasing awareness of voting rights, and helping community members understand how they can make their voices heard.
Whether you're passionate about voting rights, civic education, or community engagement, the Speakers Bureau is a great way to make a difference!
Where Do We Give Presentations?
Our Speakers Bureau connects with a wide variety of audiences and community organizations, including:
- Civic associations and neighborhood groups
- Community events and public gatherings
- Nonprofit organizations and community agencies
- Churches and other faith-based groups
- Senior centers and residential care facilities
- Clubs, professional associations, and other community groups
We're always looking for opportunities to connect with new audiences and bring voter education into the community!
What Topics Do We Cover?
Our trained presenters deliver educational, nonpartisan presentations on a variety of topics, including:
- Upcoming Elections & What's on the Ballot: Learn about upcoming elections, important deadlines, candidates, and ballot issues.
- Voter Registration & Ways to Vote: Understand how to register, update your information, and participate through early voting, absentee voting, or Election Day voting.
- Civic Engagement & Advocacy: Explore how individuals can use their voices, engage with elected officials, and advocate for issues that matter to them.
- About the League of Women Voters: Learn about the League's history, mission, and the work we're doing to empower voters and defend democracy throughout Central Ohio.
- Additional Civic Education Topics: Presentations may also explore voting rights, government, community participation, and other topics relevant to the audience.
Our presentations are developed in advance to ensure accuracy and consistency, but can be adapted to fit the interests, needs, and experience levels of each audience. All presentations are strictly nonpartisan and focused on education, engagement, and empowering voters.
How Can Volunteers Get Involved?
Speakers Bureau volunteers serve as representatives of the League, helping share our mission and trusted information with community members.
As a volunteer, you may:
- Deliver prepared presentations to community groups and organizations.
- Help answer audience questions and share helpful voting resources.
- Adapt presentations to meet the needs of different audiences.
- Represent the League at community gatherings and educational events.
- Encourage attendees to learn more about the League and ways to get involved.
No previous public speaking experience is required! Volunteers receive training, prepared presentation materials, and guidance to help them feel comfortable and confident representing the League. We welcome volunteers who enjoy connecting with people, sharing information, and helping others become more engaged in their communities.
Interested in Joining the Speakers Bureau?
We'd love to hear from you!
If you're interested in becoming a trained Speakers Bureau presenter, please contact Sophia Lombardo, LWVMC Operations Manager, at vote [at] lwvcols.org.
Please share a little about your interest, any relevant experience, and your general availability. Our Operations Manager will follow up with additional information about training, presentation materials, and upcoming opportunities.
Want to Request a Speaker for Your Group?
The League's Speakers Bureau is also available for organizations and community groups interested in hosting an educational presentation. Whether you're planning a neighborhood meeting, community gathering, organizational program, or special event, we'd be happy to explore how the League can support your audience.
To request a presentation, email vote [at] lwvcols.org () with the following information:
- Your organization or group's name
- Preferred date, time, and location
- Estimated audience size
- Topics you're interested in covering
- Any additional details about your event or audience
Our Operations Manager will review your request and follow up regarding availability, presentation options, and next steps. Please note that presentation requests are subject to volunteer availability and scheduling.
Thank You for Helping Us Empower Voters!
Our Speakers Bureau volunteers play an important role in bringing the League's mission into our communities. Every presentation is an opportunity to answer questions, build connections, share trusted information, and encourage more people to participate in our democracy.
Thank you for helping us empower voters, defend democracy, and make civic education accessible to everyone!