As part of the Unite & Rise initiative, this Daily Democracy Practice toolkit supports our Democracy Resilience pillar by showing how League members and anyone who wants to be more civically engaged can strengthen democracy every single day. Democracy is not just defended at the ballot box; it’s built through consistent, intentional actions that inspire others and grow our movement.  

These 31 activities help make the League more visible, engage new volunteers, and deepen connections in our communities. Together, our small acts of leadership keep our democracy strong!

Civic Visibility & Education

1. Post voter registration deadlines or League events on your social media. 

2. Wear your League pin, shirt, or tote bag in public to spark conversations. 

3. Observe and share what you learn at a school board or city council meeting. 

4. Share a photo of yourself volunteering with the League and tag your local League account. 

5. Forward a League newsletter or action alert to 3 people and invite them to join the promoted activities. 

6. Invite a neighbor or colleague to a League-sponsored voter education event. 

7. Present an emerging local issue at your next League meeting for discussion.

Recruitment & Relationship Building

8. Ask one friend or family member to volunteer with you at the next League event. 

9. Create a list of 5 people aligned with League values and personally invite them to a meeting. 

10. Pair up with a newer member and guide them through their first volunteer experience. 

11. Host a coffee chat or Zoom meeting to introduce potential volunteers to the League. 

12. Share your personal “why I joined the League” story at a community gathering. 

13. Take photos at League events and tag participants (with permission) to amplify engagement. 

14. Keep a short League story ready to share when people ask about our work.

Advocacy

15. Write a letter to the editor about the League’s work protecting voting rights/relevant local issue. 

16. Sign up for a shift at a voter registration table and bring someone new with you. 

17. Volunteer for a phone bank or text bank to engage voters/ League supporters. 

18. Post a League petition or advocacy campaign on your social media and tag friends. 

19. Approach a local business, faith group, or community organization about partnering on a civic event. 

20. Plan an open house or volunteer recruitment event with your League.

Strengthening League Presence

21. Table at a farmers’ market, library, or community festival to recruit volunteers. 

22. Request a League booth at your workplace, place of worship, or neighborhood association event. 

23. Invite a young person to join you for a League activity that impacts their generation. 

24. Nominate a friend or colleague for a League award or leadership role. 

25. Schedule a meeting with a local organization to explore coalition opportunities. 

26. Submit photos and updates from League projects to local media outlets.

Sustaining Our Work

27. Register for poll worker training and encourage another League member to join you. 

28. Commit to becoming a sustaining donor and ask two others to consider giving. 

29. Volunteer to train new members in voter registration or outreach skills. 

30. Create a group chat or listserve to keep new volunteers connected and engaged. 

31. Follow up with a recent League event attendee or volunteer and invite them to take a next step! Join as a member, lead an activity, or bring a friend to the next event. 

This list was inspired by Gene Sharp’s 198 Methods of Nonviolent Action as a blueprint for civic participation and nonviolent resistance.