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Find a role that fits your time.

One hour online. A public meeting in your county. An Election Day shift. A legal-response role. Start with the time and skills you actually have.

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How would you like to help?

Choose what fits your schedule or skills, then compare the available volunteer roles.

01

Stand inside a polling place

Start with a one-hour training, then observe the voting process, document problems, and connect election officials with rapid-response support.

Time
1-hour training + two 6-hour shifts
Who can join
Tennessee resident · 18+ · registered voter
In personElection DayPatient and observant
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02

Learn voter protection—and share it

Start with a 75-minute live online training on voting rights, Tennessee elections, and how to share accurate information with others.

Time
75 minutes, online
Who can join
Open to anyone, anywhere, at any age
OnlineFlexibleNo experience needed
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03

Use your law license when it matters

Attorneys take escalated voter-protection calls and help resolve problems while polls are still open and a remedy is still possible.

Time
Training + Election Day shift
Who can join
Licensed attorneys and supervised law students
LegalRapid responseElection Day
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04

Watch decisions before Election Day

Volunteers attend public county election commission meetings and report decisions about polling places, hours, staffing, and access.

Time
About 1–2 hours per meeting
Who can join
Open to Tennesseans in every county
LocalYear-roundFlexible
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What to expect

Prepared, supported, and never left guessing.

Every volunteer receives clear training, support during the work, and follow-up afterward.

Organize Tennessee poll observers serving at voting locations across Tennessee
A poll watcher standing outside a Shelby County voting location
Before

Clear training

Live instruction, plain-language materials, and a specific explanation of what is—and is not—your job.

During

A real escalation path

You know who to contact, what to document, and when a problem needs legal or staff support.

After

Your work informs what comes next

Your report contributes to public findings, stronger volunteer support, and better planning for the next election.

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Submitting this form does not commit you to a shift. It helps our team follow up with opportunities that fit your interests and county.

You do not need to choose the perfect role yet.