Join our weekly huddle to connect with fellow volunteers, celebrate our GOTV efforts, and review upcoming events. This is your chance to discuss how you can contribute to our mission, whether you're new or a seasoned volunteer. Let’s ensure we’re aligned and energized for the critical weeks ahead, making every effort count in our fight to get out the vote.
When
Thursdays at 07:00 PM Pacific
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86832976219
Why Attend?
Our chapter is stretched thin, and your involvement is crucial. During these huddles, you’ll learn about key leadership and volunteer role needs. Whether you’re new to volunteering or seeking to deepen your engagement, these sessions will provide valuable insights into how you can make an impact.
Tiny Actions You Can Take Right Now:
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🗳️ Request Your Absentee Ballot: If you're an overseas voter, request your absentee ballot early at www.votefromabroad.org. Opt for email delivery and check your state's deadline here.
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📬 Return Your Ballot: Ballot Drop Day was September 21. If you’ve already requested your ballot at VoteFromAbroad.org, you should have received it–make sure to send it back as soon as possible!
- 💸 Donate: Support our efforts by donating here.
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😎 Spread the Word: Remind American friends, family, and colleagues abroad to request their ballots and vote this year.
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🇺🇸 Encourage U.S. Friends and Family: Ask friends and family in the U.S. to register to vote at iwillvote.com and verify their registration status.
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🛍️ Promote Voting: Hang a Vote From Abroad flyer or tear-off sheet where Americans might see them. Download here.
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🧑💼 Advocate in Organizations: Ask U.S. citizen organizations or clubs to add a voting reminder to their newsletters or websites (e.g., business or professional clubs, fraternities or sororities, language schools, religious groups). Here is a sample announcement:
Announcement: For U.S. citizens regarding absentee voting
This is a reminder that all U.S. citizens living abroad must request their absentee ballot in order to vote! You can do this at www.VotefromAbroad.org, a non-partisan voter registration and ballot request assistance platform that helps American citizens register for upcoming elections. This website also offers a voter help desk where experts can answer your questions. Thank you, and happy voting!
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☎️ Get Involved in Phone Banking: Help us reach Americans around the world by signing up for phone banking. Sign up here.
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🆘 Join the Voter Assistance Team: Assist overseas voters by joining our Voter Assistance Team. Learn more here.
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🇺🇸 Engage Locally: Get active with your local chapter or join a State Team as a voter or ally.
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📻 Influence the Media: Contact your favorite podcasts, YouTube channels, or radio shows and ask them to mention www.votefromabroad.org to their followers. Sample text here.
- 💬 Social Media: Share GOTV content on your social platforms to amplify our message. @votefromabroad and @demsabroad have tons of resources and info to share! We’ll also post local initiatives at @demsabroadbc_mainland on Instagram and facebook.com/DemocratsAbroadBritishColumbia
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💬 Influencer Outreach: DM Instagram or TikTok influencers and ask them to share www.votefromabroad.org with their followers. Sample text here.
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🎓 Alma Mater Campaign: Reach out to your university’s study abroad program to encourage democratic participation among students abroad. Learn more here.
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✍️ Write to the Editor: Send a letter to the editor of your hometown paper to raise awareness about absentee voting. How to write.
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🧑🏻🤝🧑🏿 Volunteer: Everyone has something to offer! Join us at our sessions listed above to learn more.
For more information or questions, feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you and working together to make a difference!
Melissa Schmalz, Volunteer Manager
British Columbia Mainland Chapter
[email protected]