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ID Assistance Volunteer - SW Florida- Hybrid Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: VOTERIDERS
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Role Overview:
Voter ID Assistance Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring that eligible voters have the identification they need to cast their ballots. Beyond voting, having a valid state-issued ID is essential for accessing employment, securing housing, and obtaining critical services. By assisting individuals in obtaining proper identification, volunteers help break down barriers that impact both civic engagement and economic stability.
This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who are passionate about making a direct impact in their communities. Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure they are confident assisting individuals obtain their IDs.
Responsibilities:
Guide individuals through the process of obtaining necessary identification, including helping them request birth certificates, Social Security cards, and state IDs.
Communicate with clients through phone calls, emails, or text messages to provide updates and next steps when assisting with IDs.
Maintain accurate records of assistance provided using VoteRiders Platforms
Escalate complex cases when necessary.
Uphold VoteRiders' nonpartisan approach to voter ID education and assistance.
Training & Time Commitment:
Training: Volunteers will complete 3-4 hours of initial training, which includes the application process for various documents, how to navigate VoteRiders’ support platforms, and role-playing common voter scenarios.
Weekly Commitment: Volunteers are expected to commit a minimum of 2 hours per week to ensure cases are managed and completed in a timely manner.
Skills & Qualifications:
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to navigate online resources and forms related to ID acquisition.
Patience and empathy when working with individuals who may face barriers in obtaining identification.
Willingness to learn and follow VoteRiders’ processes and best practices.
Commitment to nonpartisan voter assistance and advocacy.
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About VOTERIDERS
Location:
171 Pier Ave #313 (incorporation address), Santa Monica, CA 90405, US
Mission Statement
VoteRiders is a non-partisan non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that all citizens are able to exercise their right to vote. VoteRiders informs and helps citizens to secure their state-issued ID or driver license, as well as underlying documents, such as a birth certificate and social security card. VoteRiders collaborates with other organizations in the community that are providing services to people and who may need ID to access those services, such as healthcare, housing, employment and more.
Description
VoteRiders was founded in 2012 after a number of states began enacting strict voter ID laws and there were no organizations providing voter ID assistance. VoteRiders built a robust website with information for all 50 states and DC, including details on what ID is required to vote both in-person and absentee. We have a toll-free number accessible via telephone, SMS, or chatbot on our website, staffed by trained volunteers who are experts on voter ID. These volunteers will help all voters determine if they have the correct ID to vote in their state, and if not, to provide assistance in securing an ID.
We help voters who need to obtain ID to vote in their state with services including:
* covering the cost of required documents (birth certificates, Social Security cards, name-change court orders, etc.) for low-income voters
* arranging transportation to their local DMV or SSA offices to secure their voter ID
* pro bono legal assistance with documentation; and * information about voter ID requirements, via our toll-free Voter ID Hotline (844-338-8743), online and in-person with on-the-ground teams
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2025
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Case Work / Management
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week