Youth Voting - Education - League of Women Voters Denver

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Educating Young Voters allows students to get accurate, nonpartisan voting information and feel prepared to participate in democracy.

Youth Ambassadors

Students (high school, tech/vocation, and college) who present our voting curriculum to help educate peers on voting. They also have opportunities to present our voting curriculum to youth community groups.

What You Will Do:

Peer education
Present Educating Young Voters
Run or assist at voter registration events
Participate in the LWVDenver Youth Council

Expectations:

Attend training
Time commitment can vary depending on your schedule
Presentation opportunities

What LWV Denver provides:

Training and support
Slides, scripts and supporting materials
Coaching
LWV membership

Join Youth Council

Educator/School Support

Contact us about becoming a faculty sponsor or setting up a presentation or receiving classroom support for voting curriculum.

Contact Us

EYV at Emily Griffith

Where you can educate your peers:

Classrooms
Assemblies
Club meetings
Community groups

Topics you will cover:

How elections work
How to register to vote
How to vote
Where to find nonpartisan info

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Is Educating Young Voters nonpartisan?

Yes! The League is strictly nonpartisan - we neither support nor oppose candidates for office. Educating Young Voters Program is also nonpartisan.

At the same time, the League is wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through Advocacy. Young Voters can work with the League on Advocacy if they choose.

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Do I need school permission?

Yes, in order to fully participate in the Educating Young Voters program, Youth Ambassadors will work directly with administration and faculty sponsor. Membership in the Youth Council does not require school permission.

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Is training required?

Yes. Training will be provided for both voter registration and for youth voter education presentations.

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Can adults/teachers participate?

Yes! Participating schools have at least one faculty sponsor.

Resources

Downloads:

Links:

High School Voter Registration Resources from the Denver Clerk and Recorder's Office
Vote411.org
LWV Denver home page