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Interested in volunteering for the PA League of Young Voters?
There is a place for every volunteer. While the No. 1 thing is voter contact, it also needs volunteers for things like data entry and research. "Don't be scared off by thinking that there are only specific tasks," said Elizabeth Rincon, the league's state director.
• Visit theleague.com/pa or call 412-362-7927. Someone will get back to you within 24 hours.
• There is a place for every volunteer. While the No. 1 thing is voter contact, it also needs volunteers for things like data entry and research. "Don't be scared off by thinking that there are only specific tasks," said Elizabeth Rincon, the league's state director.
• You don't have to be young to volunteer for the League of Young Voters. "Being young is a state of mind," said Terry Griffin, a field coordinator for the league. He says that "80 to 95 percent of people are surprised" to see a canvasser at their doorstep, but ultimately, "they feel like we're placing responsibility in their hands to consider our future."
• And remember, it's volunteering. "We want people who are moved to do the work, not because they are paid to do the work," Ms. Rincon said.
• Still haven't registered to vote? Get on it! The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election is this Monday, Oct. 6.
• If you are a first-time voter in Pennsylvania and you're voting by absentee ballot, you have to send in a photocopy of an ID with the ballot. A pay stub, utility bill or driver's license will do, said Mr. Griffin.
• Voter guidelines will be available on the League of Young Voters' Web site in the next two weeks. -->
