Athens County Democratic Party

Volunteer

We Need Volunteers to Win in November!

Canvassing

We will be knocking on voter’s doors every weekend until the election. You can  talk to folks about the qualities of our candidates. You can explain the importance of Issue 1 to ensure fair voting districts. You can encourage them to vote or to update their voting address. We will train you and provide you with all the information you need to feel confident talking to voters. We will be providing the names and addresses of democrats and unaffiliated voters.

Athens Dem Canvasses
You can join a special Athens Democratic Party canvass on Sunday, September 22 at 3:00 pm. You will be talking about US Senator Sherrod Brown along with our wonderful local candidates. Reach out to Janalee Stock for more information at janalees@gmail.com. Or join this link on Mobilize for this event https://mobilize.us/s/tCyf56

Ohio Democratic Party Canvasses
You can join the campaign by reaching out to Mieke Riddlebarger through the Ohio Democratic Party at mriddlebarger@ohiodems.org or at 740-475-7466

Phone Banking Opportunities

The Ohio Democratic Party is inviting volunteers to call voters throughout Ohio. You can do that from your home or at the local Athens Dem Office. Reach out to Mieke Riddlebarger at mriddlebarger@ohiodems.org.

Get Out the Vote!
Athens Farmers Market

Saturday, September 14
Saturday, September 21
Saturday, October 12
Saturday, October 19

We are seeking volunteers to register and inform voters, provide campaign literature and yard signs, and answer questions. Seeking volunteers: two from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., and two from 10:00 a.m. to noon. (We can adjust the schedule slightly, as needed.)

We are also holding a Get Out The Vote Rally at the Athens County Courthouse from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on October 19.

To volunteer, contact Solveig Spjeldnes at 740-590-2036 or solveigsp@gmail.com.

VOTER REGISTRATION: WEEKLY VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Take advantage of weekly voter registration training – virtual, and statewide. Hosted each Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. over Google Meet, with a goal of showing volunteers how to register people to vote, why it’s important, and common issues/problems with registration.

Sign up for the free virtual training, here: https://www.mobilize.us/ohcc/event/641761/

Once you’ve completed the virtual training, you can join OU’s Campus Organizer, CJ Styers, around campus in his get-out-the-vote efforts to register new voters! Community members of all ages are encouraged to help register student voters. To learn more or get involved, contact CJ Styers at cstyers@ohiodems.org or 740-739-8550.

Yard Signs Available!

  • Harris-Walz ($5 donation)
  • Sherrod Brown
  • Jerrad Christian
  • Ohio Supremem Court Justices
  • Wenda Sheard
  • Ari Faber

We are expecting Yes on Issue 1 yard signs anytime.  We are busy making campaign buttons and literature on our candidates. Yard signs and swag can be picked-up anytime our office is open!

Vote Builder

Like to work with data? If you’re interested in helping with data management via VoteBuilder, contact Doug Debrick at dgdebrick@gmail.com.

Community Education

This team is working with the canvassing team to develop a canvass packet for volunteers which will provide them with updates on current issues, as well as guidance on how to talk with voters. Reach out to Team Chair Kathy Kinsner at bigapplekk@aol.com to get involved; we’re always looking for writers and editors!

Interested in Helping on a Campaign?

Reach out to:

Community Events

We’re seeking volunteers to join the Athens Dems by walking in parades, representing at our booths, wearing Dems T-shirts (or a plain white or blue shirt), offering use of their vehicles for parades, bringing homemade signs to carry in parades, or carrying our usual Dems banner. To get involved, email Patrice Beard at apbeard11@gmail.com.

See the graphic below for a listing of upcoming parades and visit our Events page for additional information.

No time to volunteer but want to support the Athens Dems? Please consider making a donation.