VOLUNTEERING WITH THE POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS
As the saying goes, "Many hands make light work." Join us to make the work of democracy better for everyone.
Are you interested in making concrete changes in Polk County? Then sign up to volunteer!
Volunteering is a great way to meet other Democrats and make a difference in our community! We have many opportunities available, from working booths at community events and festivals to helping to get out the vote to help with office/admin campaigns and organizing tasks. If you have an hour a month or an hour a day, we can tailor your involvement to fit your schedule.
This form will collect your contact information and help us determine which volunteer opportunities fit your needs. When you volunteer, we’ll automatically opt you into future PCD notifications.
What are Precinct Committeepersons?
Precinct committeepersons (PCPs) are the voting members of the Polk County Democrats. They are the first level of grassroots connection between the party and voters. PCPs make decisions such as who the officers of the party are, whether to pass resolutions and endorse candidates, and work on numerous other issues that are presented to the Central Committee.
Each precinct is allotted a certain number of PCPs based on population. All Polk County precincts currently have open PCP positions.
There are elected PCPs and appointed PCPs. Any registered Democrat can run for a PCP position, but elections are held once every two years. If you’ve missed the opportunity to be elected, you can be appointed by:
- notifying the Chair of your intent to become an appointed PCP
- attending two consecutive Central Committee meetings in a row (Meetings are currently held on the first Thursday of each month; most meetings are virtual to accommodate everyone).
What are NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS?
Oregon Democrats have a unique pilot program that helps us to turn out Democrats during elections. This program is called the “Neighborhood Leader” (NL) program. Essentially, each Neighborhood Leader adopts 20-40 households of registered Democrats in their immediate neighborhood and contacts them in the lead up to each election to answer questions, provide information on endorsements, and build the community of Polk County Democrats.
As a Neighborhood Leader, you will:
- encourage participation by phone, face-to-face conversations, and/or neighborhood fliers
- circulate information on Democratic candidates and endorsed ballot measures
- help with information about official ballot drop boxes and mailing deadlines
Do I have to be a PCP or NL to volunteer?
No! While we would love for you to join us as a PCP and Neighborhood Leader, we appreciate that some things aren’t for everyone, and so you can volunteer in a number of other ways. You can sign up below. Be sure to check out the list below the form if you have questions about what a certain category might entail.
More Information About Volunteering
There are so many different opportunities to volunteer with the Polk County Democrats! See below for details and find your fit:
General Volunteer
We send out volunteer sign-up requests as needed through our email notifications.
Events
- Booths/tables at county fairs, community festivals, farmers’ markets
- Organizing networking and socializing events
- Work with Events Team on fundraisers
- House parties
Elections
- Canvassing and voter outreach
- Phone banking
- Texting
- Writing & mailing postcards
Fundraising
- Soliciting contributions
- Event auctions
- House parties for candidates
- Managing promotional items
- Thanking contributors via phone, postcard, or email
Volunteer/Neighborhood Organizing
- Recruiting volunteers
- Welcome calls to new members
- Recruiting Neighborhood Leaders
- Recruiting Precinct Committee Persons
Research
- Reviewing legislation
- Special projects
- Accumulating statistics for testifying, countering misinformation on Nextdoor, Facebook, other social media, letter-writing campaigns, etc.
Technology
- Computer assistance
- Running presentations
- Assisting with Zoom meetings
Communications
- Social Media
- Newsletters
- Coordinating and/or writing letters to the editor
- Graphic design
- Maintain the public event calendar
VAN/Administration
- Database maintenance
- Maintaining a supply of literature
- Creating virtual calling campaigns
- Managing Volunteer lists
- Creating texting campaigns using 3rd party platforms
- Mailings
Committees
- Organizing
- Planning
- Working with teams
- Leading teams of volunteers
HAVE QUESTIONS? READY TO GET STARTED?
Contact us today and we’ll find the right fit for your talents: