Civic Engagement Volunteer

Purpose/objective:

KOM partners with CAPI to increase civic engagement, especially among Asian Pacific Islander American communities. This is done through voter education and community outreach to make sure everyone who is eligible is registered to vote and to remind eligible voters to get out and vote leading up to election day. Synthia Htoo is the Social Services Coordinator for KOM.

Key Responsibilities & Time Commitment:

Pre-GOTV Outreach: In-Person
- Reach people by phone to encourage them to register to vote
- 10/14/2024 – 10/30/2024
- 30 Three Hour Shifts Available:
  - Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  - Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  - Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
GOTV: Virtual
- Participate in GOTV (Get Out The Vote) activities during the weekend leading up to Election Day.
- 11/1/2024 – 11/5/2024
- 20 Three Hour Shifts Available:
  - Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  - Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  - Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  - Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  - Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

*$20 per hour stipend for your first 3 shifts!

Location:

Pre-GOTV phone banking shifts will be held at CAPI’s office (5930 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55429) in-person. GOTV phone banking shifts will be held virtually over Zoom.

Qualifications:

Reliable individuals with good communication skills who have a passion for outreach and civic engagement. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to speak multiple languages, especially languages spoken by Asian American communities in Minnesota (Karen, Karenni, Thai, Hmong, Vietnamese, Lao, etc.) is a plus. For in-person shifts, phones and computers will be provided on-site. For virtual shifts, volunteers must have access to a phone and computer for joining the training through Zoom and making phone calls. Training provided at the start of each shift.

Measures:

Volunteers will be connected with KOM program staff Synthia Htoo to sign up for shifts and track their attendance.

Benefits:

$20 per hour stipend for your first 3 shifts! Volunteers can develop their knowledge of the electoral process within a democratic political system. They also have the opportunity to work with a diverse community, and build their over the phone communication skills.

How to apply/contact:

Please complete KOM’s Volunteer Application online or contact Suzanne Olive for help or to receive a paper application. Volunteers will then be connected with KOM program staff Synthia Htoo to sign up for shifts. Phone banking training is provided at the beginning of each phone banking shift

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