You don’t have to be a member to volunteer, though being a member connects you with other members and ensures ongoing information about volunteer opportunities. We encourage you to join online.

If you know a specific LWV Mpls project or program in which you are interested, we will be happy to connect you with others working in that area. A list of typical volunteer activities is listed below.

In general, there are four types of LWV volunteer commitments:

• One-time activities, e.g., helping register voters
• Short-term projects, e.g., a fundraiser
• Committees, e.g., to study an issue
• Leadership positions, e.g., committee chair or board member 

What would you like to do?  Choose from one of the categories below or tell us about your skills and volunteer ideas.  Please email us at vote@lwvmpls.org or call 612.333.6319 and we will contact you.  

ü Voter Services and Education:  Help collect data and materials from polling places around the city and transport them back to a central location.  Register voters at citizenship ceremonies.  Staff phone lines that provide information.  Prepare voter guides, or work with community groups to increase voter knowledge about the election process.

üCandidate Forums:  Work as a moderator or timekeeper.

üNeighborhood Elections: Register electors, moderate forums, act as a timekeeper, count ballots.

üCommittees:  Work with other League members studying issues and suggesting member action.

üVolunteer Coordination:  Track member interests and work with other members to help them get involved.

üDevelopment:  Work with a committee responsible for generating revenue for the organization through fundraisers, grants, and donations.

üMembership:  Help recruit and retain members.

üGovernment Observers: See your elected and appointed officials as they do their jobs.  Attend City Council and other City committee meetings.  Observe at independent board meetings, e.g., School Board, Park Board.  Report your observations using guidelines provided.

üOffice Volunteers:  Help with data entry, phones, mail, copying and filing as well as periodic large mailings.