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Our work

At the polls. In the courts. Across every county. Every election counts.

The work begins long before Election Day and continues after the polls close: training, observation, legal response, county accountability, and policy change.

How voter protection works

From training to policy change.

Volunteers move through this cycle: learn the work, show up where help is needed, document what happens, and help build the case for change.

  1. 01

    Train

    Take a live training to learn the facts, boundaries, and support available before you volunteer in the field.

  2. 02

    Deploy

    Serve where voters may need help—in polling places, county meetings, or the Election Day legal response room.

  3. 03

    Resolve

    Raise issues through the right channel and help connect unresolved voter problems with rapid-response support.

  4. 04

    Document

    Submit clear field notes so individual experiences can reveal recurring barriers across Tennessee.

  5. 05

    Change

    Help turn volunteer evidence into public education, coalition action, and better voting policy.

Volunteer actions

A clear path from learning to action.

These are concrete volunteer actions you can take. Start with training, then choose the role that fits your time, skills, and eligibility.

Organize Tennessee poll observers serving at voting locations across Tennessee
01

Poll Observer Program

Train now. Be ready before Election Day.

Start with a one-hour training, then serve two six-hour shifts. You will learn what to watch for, how to document a problem, and when to call for support.

  • Tennessee resident
  • Age 18 or older
  • Registered to vote
Find an upcoming training ↗
02

Voter Ambassador Training

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
Eligibility
Open to anyone, anywhere, at any age
Find the next 75-minute training ↗
04

Volunteer Vote Watch

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
Eligibility
Open to Tennesseans in every county
See whether this role fits →

From reports to reform

Help voters now. Change the system for the future.

A voter gets an answer. A volunteer report documents the problem. Reports reveal patterns across the state. Organizers and partners use that evidence to push for better policy.

Democracy Summit panelists discussing strategy with participants
Listening, learning, and turning lived experience into action.