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Volunteer Opportunities for W2W Voter Turnout Project

Position

Responsibilities

Time Commitment

1. Steering Committee member

Provide oversight of all activities of coordinators. Approve plans for events, educational materials, and drop-off campaign. Determine what resources are needed and support the work of the Fundraiser Coordinator and the Public Relations Coordinator. Accountable for meeting timeline and project goals. Now-November

2. Voter Registration

Participate in an effective county-wide voter registration initiative, through October 6, 2008 at a variety of venues. Now -October.

3. Voter Data

Using current Election Commission data, develop and analyze a database of "drop off" female voters. Develop list of targeted women. April-July

4. Voter Education

Collect and organize information about candidates, party platforms, positions on key issues. Develop a plan for dissemination via multiple strategies. Work with Steering Committee to obtain resources for publishing. May-November

5. Volunteer Coordinator

Using targeted voter estimates, set a goal for number of volunteers needed and aggressively recruit them using the Roundtable as a primary tool, but also through a variety of other outreach mechanisms. Create and maintain a database of volunteers. Establish and maintain a system of training of and communication with database. Provide volunteer information to other coordinators who need assistance. June-November

6. Public Relations

Work with Steering Committee and other key Coordinators to provide publicity and news coverage of events as needed. Now-November

7. Drop-off Voter Campaign

Using list of drop off voters provided by the Voter Data Researcher, create a campaign plan that results in their voting in the 2008 Presidential election. Campaign should include targets, goals, and action stems, with timeline and needed resources. Coordinator will oversee volunteer efforts. July-November

8. Phone Coordinator

Work with Drop-Off Voter Campaign Coordinator to organize phone campaign. Develop script and train volunteers on its use. Plan and organize any phone-bank efforts. July-October

9. Caller

Trained by the Phone Coordinator to complete the calling portion of the project, targeting 15-25 women with calls encouraging them to vote in the Presidential Election. They may do this on their own or as participants in organized phone banks. October