Opportunities for League Volunteers
Thank you for volunteering!
Volunteers
- Members log in to our website, create a password, and complete our interests survey, if they haven’t already done so.
- Members and nonmembers visit our website and check our event calendar regularly.
Interest Areas & Contacts
Spanish speakers/writers are in needed in every category!
Communications & Technology (Grace Chimene, communications@lwvaustin.org):
- Social media support
- Graphics
- Photography & videography
- Website support
- Newsletter
- Technology support: Technology tools – e.g., Zoom, GSuite, Canva, Articulate 360, etc. – as well as AV equipment and support for hybrid meetings
Voters Service (Valerie DeBill, voterservices@lwvaustin.org):
- Voters Guide (Jaci Collins, jcollins@lwvaustin.org): Questions Committee, proofreading, candidate outreach
- Voter registration (Claudia Torres-Yanez, cyanez@lwvaustin.org): VDR certificate required
- First Vote! (Susana Carranza,firstvote@lwvaustin.org): High school voter education and registration – training provided
- Get Out the Vote for the Primary Election (Julie Lass, lassjulie@gmail.com ) address postcards to voters, help with GOTV block parties.
Advocacy & Education (Joanne Richards, jrichards@lwvaustin.org):
Membership (Joyce Jackson, jjackson@lwvaustin.org):
- Events Team (Debbi Voss, dvoss@lwvaustin.org
- Member Contact Team: Active note-writing projects (training, stationery, and stamps provided)
- Membership Committee forming now to promote member engagement & community awareness of LWVAA
- Volunteer management
Unite and Rise 8.5 (Cynthia Griffin, cgriffin@lwvaustin.org):
- Support the US League's initiative to build voter power through strong, trusted community partnerships.
- Help LWVAA establish, foster, and maintain partnerships with a diverse roster of civic organizations across Travis County to engage and mobilize voters – AAUW, Planned Parenthood, YWCA, National Committee of Jewish Women, Public Citizen, Hands Off Central Texas, The Links, HABLA, LULAC, Children's Defense Fund, Austin Voices, and others.
Speakers Bureau (Joyce Jackson jjackson@lwvaustin.org and Cynthia Griffin cgriffin@lwvaustin.org):
The Speakers Bureau will build and maintain a repository of audience-ready presentations and train volunteers to speak to outside groups, helping to raise public awareness of the League and encouraging participation in our democracy.
In addition to speakers, we need volunteers to
- Mentor and train speakers
- Review and update current presentations and create new ones
- Create graphics and slide decks
- Perform fact-checking and research
- Schedule speakers and presentations
Find volunteer opportunities on our Events calendar!
Volunteers are encouraged to visit lwvaustin.org and our Events calendar regularly to find out about League and community events; to spread the word about upcoming events; and to take part in those activities by attending (and bringing a friend!) or volunteering.
Upcoming League Activities (* indicates potential volunteer opportunities)
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Every Friday *
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Voter registration at Alamo Drafthouse: Mueller & Lakeline
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Every Saturday *
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Voter registration at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
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Jan 18 & 25, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. *
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Voter registration & information table, Wheatsville Guadalupe
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Jan 17, 24, & 31, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. *
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Voter registration & information table, Wheatsville South Lamar
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Jan 20, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Zurawski v Texas screening in partnership with AAUW Austin: Private screening of documentary and talk-back panel. The film tells the story of Texan plaintiff Amanda Zurawski and the lawsuit she filed after Texas denied her abortion care when her health was threatened during a problem pregnancy. Purchase tickets at Zurawski v Texas Screening - LWVAA & AAUW Austin - 1/20/2026.
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Feb 19, 7:30 p.m. (online)
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From Maps to Mail Ballots: A History of Voter Suppression in Texas: Voter suppression is “alive and well” in Texas. We constantly need to be vigilant to fight it. In this webinar, the LWVAA Advocacy & Education Committee will present the history of voter suppression in Texas. Watch for event information and registration on lwvaustin.org.
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Feb 21, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
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League 101: Information session for new and prospective members, and for veteran members who want to re-engage with LWVAA. RSVP on lwvaustin.org.
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Mar 8, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. *
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LWVAA Annual Fundraiser – TRIVIACRACY: For more information, contact Lisa Chang at lchang@lwvaustin.org
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Apr – Election Day *
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GOTV block parties: LWVAA is partnering with the Travis County Clerk's office to hold "block parties" in all 10 Austin City Council districts. The county will supply voting machines and we’ll hold a mock election to give first-time and never-time voters a chance to test-drive the machine. Plans include offering refreshments and kids’ activities and holding a mock candidate forum.
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Apr 25, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. *
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Friends & Family Festival: Free all-ages event.
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May 16, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. *
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LWVAA Annual Meeting: Annual business meeting and elections.
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November 3 (Election Day) *
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Celebration of first-time voters: A nonpartisan party to honor young people who've taken that momentous step from observer to participant in our democracy. For more information, contact Beverly Millson at beverly@missingsock.com.
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