Volunteer Opportunities

League of Women Voters^®
of South San Mateo County

You can make a difference!

As we prepare for elections, several committees are organized to support the effort. Want to help?
Send an email to info@lwvssm.org or call the League office at 650-325-5780 and leave your name, phone number and committee you are interested in serving on.
Speakers Bureau
The League of Women Voters provides information and training on presenting pros and cons on statewide ballot measures. League speakers present this information to local organizations in an effort to provide voters the information they need to cast an informed vote.
The Statewide Primary Election is June 8th: Pros & Cons Speakers needed! Starting in April, our LWV Speakers Bureau will once again spring into action to help voters understand the five statewide ballot measures for the upcoming June 8 primary election

Proposition 13: Property Tax; New Construction Exclusion; Seismic Retrofitting

Proposition 14: Elections: Open Primaries

Proposition 15: California Fair Elections Act of 2008; public funding for candidates running for CA Secretary of State

Proposition 16: New Two-Thirds Requirement for Local Public Electricity Providers

Proposition 17: Allows Auto Insurance Companies to Base Their Prices in Part on a Driver's History of Insurance Coverage

Enjoy learning about both sides of an issue? Enjoy speaking with small to medium-sized groups? The June election provides a great opportunity to try your hand as a League speaker, or come back to Speakers Bureau if you've been out for a while! Our League Speakers Bureau is a fun, supportive, and energizing activity where we learn about the issues together and go out in pairs to share unbiased and non-partisan pros and cons with a variety of local civic and social groups.
We're always in demand, and always find an appreciative audience. Want to learn more? Or would you like to have a speaker come present the Pros and Cons to your group? Please ask!
Contact: Kathy Armstrong, LWVSSMC Speakers Bureau Coordinator 321-3623
Voter Registration
The League of Women Voters maintains Voter Registration supplies at various public venues in the community such as post offices, libraries, etc. Volunteer to maintain a site near you.
Additionally, prior to elections, League volunteers register voters at art fairs, farmers markets, etc. Let us know if you are willing to assist registering voters.
Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters sponsors Candidate Forums for local elections of city council members, school boards, special district positions, state assembly, and state senate. Opportunities to volunteer include moderating the forum, acting as time keeper, collecting written questions.
Administrative Assistant
Election season is always a busy time in the League of Women Voters office. Are you willing to volunteer an hour or two to work in the League office responding to phone requests?

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