Our community’s strength lies in our participation.

When we commit to vote, we ensure that issues affecting Jewish Americans are heard by elected officials. Every election shapes policies that impact our daily lives, our children’s futures, and the values we hold dear. By making a commitment today, you’re not just planning to vote—you’re joining thousands of Jewish voters who are standing together to make our voices count. Commit to Vote

Did you know that the average turn out rate for a New York Mayor and City Council election is only 10-25%? And many of these races are won by less than 3,000 votes. 

With the surge in antisemitic incidents in NYC, it is more important than ever to vote in the upcoming Democratic primary election. In New York City, the Democratic primary general determines who will represent us. You must be registered as a Democrat by February 14th to be eligible to vote in the primary.

JVAN is working to educate voters about this deadline and help them change their registration. but we need your help.

Volunteer

Phone Bank

At the Jewish Voters Action Network, we believe that one conversation can spark change. Our Phone Bank program is a powerful way to reach out to Jewish voters across the country, ensuring they have the information they need to make their voices heard at the ballot box. By volunteering for our Phone Bank, you’ll play a crucial role in mobilizing our community and empowering individuals to take action.

Why Volunteer with Our Phone Bank?

• Impactful Outreach: Every call you make helps increase voter turnout and engagement. Your conversations can remind voters of important deadlines, provide critical information on voting options, and inspire participation in key elections.
• Community Connection: As a Phone Bank volunteer, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working together to strengthen our democracy. You’ll connect with fellow volunteers and voters who share your commitment to civic engagement.
• Flexible Commitment: Whether you can make calls for an hour or an entire day, your time is valuable. We offer flexible shifts that fit your schedule, so you can contribute in a way that works best for you.

How It Works

1. Sign Up: Complete our volunteer sign-up form below to join our Phone Bank team. Once you’re registered, we’ll provide you with all the necessary training and materials.
2. Get Trained: No prior experience is needed! We’ll guide you through the process, from using our phone banking software to effective communication techniques.
3. Start Calling: After training, you’ll receive a list of voters to contact. Your role will be to share important voting information, answer any questions, and encourage them to vote in the upcoming elections.

What You’ll Need

1. A Phone and Internet Connection: Our Phone Bank operates using a simple, user-friendly platform accessible from your computer or smartphone.
2. A Passion for Civic Engagement: If you care about democracy and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you. Your enthusiasm is our most valuable asset.

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the form below to join our Phone Bank team. Once you’ve signed up, we’ll reach out with more details and next steps. Together, we can ensure that every Jewish vote counts!
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Canvasing

How it Works

1. Sign up: Complete our volunteer form below to join our canvasing team. Once you are registered, we’ll provide you with all the necessary training and materials.
2. Get Trained: No prior experience is needed! Come to your local voting center and we will guide you through the process from using our app to answering questions voters may have.
3. Get out there: After training we will provide you with a list of addresses, a script, and materials to hand out. Your role will be to share important voting information, answer any questions, and encourage them to register and vote in the upcoming elections.

What You’ll Need

1. A Phone: our canvasing app will guide you including an address list and script.
2. A passion for Civic Engagement and the Jewish Community: If you believe it is important for everyone in your community to cast their vote, this opportunity is for you. Your enthusiasm is our most valuable asset

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the form below to join our Canvasing team. Once you have signed up, we will reach out with more details and next steps. Together we can ensure that every Jewish vote counts!

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Become a Community Captain

Are you the person who knows everyone? Jewish Voters Action Network is looking for individuals who are well connected in their Jewish Institutions who are willing to take the lead. Community Captains recruit a team of volunteers who are involved in the same Jewish institution and reach out to each member. In previous campaigns, institutions with active Community Captains had 70%-90% voter turn out rates.

How it Works

1. Sign up: Fill out the form below to let us know you are interested in serving as a Community Captain.
2. Get Trained: We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to be effective and support you all along the way.
3. Recruit: You don’t have to do it alone. Bring together 8-10 other volunteers to help you reach the whole institution.
4. Build a list: Secure or build a membership list for your institution and divide it up among your team.
5. Reach out: Start messaging and talking to people. Explain why it is so important for them to register and vote and make a personal ask that they do so.

For more information on becoming a community captain click here or contact your voting center

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Postering in The Community

Part of the Jewish Voters Action Network voter activation strategy is surround sound messaging. This means that you are seeing and hearing about the campaign all across the community. Hanging posters in the community is a great way to ensure the message is seen.

How it Works

1. Sign up: Complete our volunteer form below to let us know you are interested Once you are registered, we’ll provide you with all the necessary materials.
2. Pick Up Materials: No prior experience is needed! Come to your local voting center and we will give you posters as well as a script you can use when asking merchants to display the posters. Start with places where you have relationships or are a regular customer.  It’s best to check with campaign staff if that business has already been approached so you won’t bother someone who has already declined.
3. Get out there: Where you go is up to you

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Host an Event

If you have friends and family who you believe would be interested in donating or getting involved at a leadership level consider hosting an event.

How it Works

1. Let us know you are interested – fill out the form below to let us know that you are interested.
2. Learn more – A staff member will contact you to discuss what you are thinking, the responsibilities of a host, and answer any questions.
3. Set a date and invite your friends: You will work with a staff member to set a date and they will provide you information and sample invitation emails to share with your guests.

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the form below to join and a staff member we will reach out to begin a conversation about hosting an event. Together we can ensure that every Jewish vote counts!

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Table

It is important to meet people where they are. That might be at the kosher grocery store, a Jewish communal event or even at the school carpool line. Tabling allows Jewish Voters Action Network to meet community members where they are during their active days and reduce the barriers to voter registration and distribute voting information.

How it Works

1. Let us know you are interested – fill out the form below to let us know that you are interested. You can volunteer to be on-call for tabling opportunities or you can volunteer to set up an opportunity by contacting local businesses or event organizers.
2. Get Trained: No prior experience is needed!
   1. If you are volunteering to staff existing events we will contact you when an opportunity is available. Staff provide materials, training and scripts for you to use. Don’t want to do it alone? Let us know and we will make sure you have a team.
   2. If you are volunteering to set up tabling opportunities staff will provide you with talking points to use when approaching a business or event coordinator as well as materials you can share about the initiative.

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the form below to join and a staff member we will reach out. Together we can ensure that every Jewish vote counts!

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