Volunteer for the Midterms
Countdown to the Midterms
When We Volunteer, We Win!
This election, we have the opportunity to elect and re-elect Democrats in Virginia and flip control of the U.S. House and Senate. But we can't do it without volunteers.
Join our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) team:
- 🚪 Door-to-door canvassing
- 🌉 Bridge Brigade events
- 📱 Phone and text banking
- 🚗 Rides to the polls
Help Protect Every Vote:
- 🗳️ Election Officers
- 🤝 Poll Greeters and Poll Observers
- 📬 Ballot curing
Whether you have a few hours or can volunteer throughout the campaign, your time will make a difference.
Early voting begins September 18. Election Day is November 3.
Sign up today to volunteer, protect the vote, and help elect Democrats across Virginia. Together, we can build a democracy that works for everyone.
Women's Summit Presentations
Voter Protection Roles
Election Officer
- Apply though the VA Department of Elections or your local/county electoral board [Arlington County ] [Fairfax County] [Falls Church City.,(opens in new tab)]
- These are paid positions.
- Most require you to be at the polls from 5AM to 9:30PM. Some localities may allow half days.
- You must be trained. Start the process now.
- As a poll worker, you will typically cycle through various tasks throughout the day.
Poll Observer
- As a poll observer, you will keep an eye out for any issues that could prevent voters from casting their ballots promptly.
- You can request locations outside of your locality.(opens in new tab)
- You must complete online training.
- Split and full shifts may be available depending upon locality.
- Apply through Virginia Democrats (DPVA)
Virginia Voter Hotline
- Answer calls from Virginia voters and provide up-to-date information on the voting process. Volunteer from your home.
- Report all voting incidents and document any information relating to provisional and absentee ballots cast.
- Training is provided.
- Apply through Virginia Democrats (DPVA)
Poll Greeter
- Poll greeters serve as a trusted source of information about Democratic candidates.
- Democratic-leaning and independent voters often cast votes for down-ballot Democrats based solely on our sample ballots.
- Communicate with Poll Observers.
- Apply through your local Democratic Party.
Rides to the Polls
- Make phone calls to potential riders
- Drive voters to the polls.
- Apply through your local Democratic Party
Ballot Chaser / Curer
- Call voters across Virginia or knock on doors of those voters whose mail-in ballot may have been rejected and needs to be "cured" for their vote to count.
- Apply through Virginia Democrats (DPVA)
Upcoming Election-Related Events
WofA Busy Corners GOTV – Several Dates
Only a Few Weeks left until the MIDTERMS!! Join WofA & Friends as we turn out the EARLY VOTE by standing on busy corners like metro stops, farmers markets and…
Good Trouble is Calling – for Tom Perriello
Make GOOD TROUBLE Calls – Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon until Election Day as we call women in CD2 and CD5 to flip Congress and vote YES x…
Sign-Making Party for Marriage Equality Rally
Join Equality Arlington on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 PM at Clarendon Presbyterian Church (1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA) for a sign-making party in advance of the Rally for…
Decorate Your Car with Vote Early Messaging for No Kings Day
Get ready for No Kings 4!! Join WofA to turn your car windshields into mobile EARLY VOTE billboards using special washable windshield chalk – just in time for Oct 17…
31st St. Canvass VA-01 Shannon Taylor near Richmond 10/17-10/18
Come canvass with us as we talk to voters in dense, walkable turfs. We’re helping out Shannon Taylor’s race in VA-01, flipping the House Blue! Bring Shannon’s message directly to…
Exercise Your Right to VOTE Arlington- James Hunter Dog Park to Courthouse
Bring your energy (and your leashed pup!) for a group move from James Hunter Dog Park to Courthouse Plaza on Saturday, October 17! Whether you run, walk, dance, skip, or…
Exercise Your Right to VOTE Arlington — Fort Barnard Park to Walter Reed Community Center
Lace up (or put on your costume) and move with us from Fort Barnard Park to Walter Reed Community Center on Saturday, October 17! Run, walk, dance, skip, or stroll…
Exercise Your Right to VOTE — Woodstock Park to Langston-Brown Community Center
Join your neighbors for a Saturday morning move from Woodstock Park to Langston-Brown Community Center on October 17! Run it, walk it, dance it, skip it, or stroll it —…
No Kings: Vote Early WofA Bridge Brigade, George Mason Dr.
Our 10/17 No Kings Day bridge message will encourage folks to vote early. On the bridge you will be buoyed by the honks, waves and thumbs up from passing vehicles.…
No Kings: Vote Early WofA Bridge Brigade, N. Potomac St. Bridge
Our 10/17 No Kings Day bridge message will encourage folks to vote early. On the bridge you will be buoyed by the honks, waves and thumbs up from passing vehicles.…
Rally for Marriage Equality
Join Equality Arlington and the NAACP Arlington Branch for a Rally for Marriage Equality on Saturday, October 17 at 1 PM at Courthouse Plaza by the fountains (2250 Clarendon Blvd,…
Elaine Luria for Congress Fundraiser
You are invited to a reception supporting Elaine Luria for Congress. Hosted by We of Action Virginia. Address will be provided upon registration.
31st St. Canvass VA-01 Shannon Taylor near Richmond 10/24-10/25
Come canvass with us as we talk to voters in dense, walkable turfs. We’re helping out Shannon Taylor’s race in VA-01, flipping the House Blue! Bring Shannon’s message directly to…
31st St. Canvass VA-01 Shannon Taylor near Richmond 10/31-11/2
Come canvass with us as we talk to voters in dense, walkable turfs. We’re helping out Shannon Taylor’s race in VA-01, flipping the House Blue! Bring Shannon’s message directly to…