Be a League Volunteer
What’s my role in LWVDC? Where do I fit in? How can I make a difference?
Volunteers power the League! The impact of our organization in Dane County is directly related to the generosity of our members, who share their time and their passion empowering voters and defending democracy. From leadership roles to one-time events, there is a place for you.
Your member interest survey is a great way to alert League’s leaders so they can inform you about opportunities that might engage you. Click here to update your member interest survey, and keep it aligned with your life as it is today.
Use these links to learn how to get involved with different teams.
Current active voter service volunteers: The Voter Service Central link is now a Quicklink on the home page.
Voter Service
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Voter Outreach
We educate the community about voting, elections, candidates, and issues.-tabling at community events
-assisting DMV clients with using their MyVote kiosks
-working with high schools, UW–Madison, Madison College, and Edgewood University to prepare students to vote -
Community Resources
Volunteers act as liaisons to
- county libraries
- senior living communities
- senior centers
- municipal clerks
- apartment complexes
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Candidate Information
We educate voters by providing candidate information through-Vote411.org
-Candidates’ Answers
-Know Your Candidates video interviews
-moderating candidate forums
Program
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Education and Action on Issues
For 2025-2026, our topics for education and advocacy are:
– Dane County and immigration
– Dane County and accessible healthcare
– Media disinformation
– What unites and what divides rural and urban communitiesIf you are interested in learning more or want to help to plan and put on an issue forum, contact us.
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Discussion Leaders
Many participants attending our public issue forums each year would like more time to discuss the program's content. In 2025-2026, the League will offer a post-forum, open-ended 75-minute Zoom discussion group. We are seeking a coordinator and five to eight facilitators. The coordinator will organize the facilitators, manage scheduling, and provide marketing messages. The facilitators and the coordinator do not need to have topic expertise.
For a more detailed description of these roles, including estimated time commitment, click Learn More below.
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Book Discussion
Join members to discuss books relevant to areas of our program study. Copies of books for current and past discussions may be available in the League office. Reserve a copy by contacting our operations manager, Kerry Helmer.
Interested in joining a planned book discussion, or have questions? Have a suggested title for a future discussion? Maybe you would like to lead a discussion. Contact the organizers at books@lwvdanecounty.org.
To see our shelf of books discussed in the past, and for news of upcoming discussions, click below to Learn More.
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Adopt-a-Highway
Each spring and fall since 1991, a crew of League members has cleaned up a stretch of Highway 14 just west of Middleton through the Department of Transportation’s “Adopt-a-Highway” program. Our long-term commitment to this project is part of our environmental program.
If you would like to help with this effort in the future, email coordinator Brook Soltvedt (soltvedtbrook@gmail.com). If you are a member, go to the Member Interest Sheet link at the bottom of your weekly Enews email and click on the “Adopt-a-Highway” option under "Ways to Help."
Advocacy
In collaboration with Program, advocates respond to action alerts on timely issues and events important to Dane County and Wisconsin. Advocates identify and use many strategies for action (e.g., identify issues for action, letter-writing, attendance at events, and phone banking).
Above: No Kings march and rally, 6/14/25
Left: Good Trouble Lives On protest, 7/17/25
Member Service
The main mission of the Member Service team is to help members connect with each other and with the League's work.
There are ways to support the team that can involve attending the team's (short) monthly meeting–or not!
Want to learn more? Click below to contact Member Service chair Barb Feeney.
Finance & Investment
The Finance Steering Committee oversees the finances of the organization to ensure the proper recording of revenues and disbursements and that the proper controls are in place; reviews financial reports; and ensures that tax and other government reports are filed on a timely basis. The Committee also oversees insurance matters.
The Investment Committee oversees insurance matters and monitors the performance of the Memorial Trust Fund.
These committee members are appointed by the Board per LWVDC Bylaws. If you have expertise in these areas and are interested in volunteering, please contact us.
Communications
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Zoom Team
The LWVDC is seeking 1-2 tech-savvy volunteers to join the existing team in supporting virtual and hybrid events, such as Forums and Membership Meetings. Responsibilities include liaising with the Program Team, setting up Zoom webinars, and ensuring smooth operation during events. Familiarity with Zoom's core functions and a willingness to learn and problem-solve are essential for this role.
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Resource Materials Writers
Resource materials are produced for each forum and made available to anyone who attended or wants to learn more. Resource materials provide background on the issue addressed in the forum, as well as links to articles or studies covering the issue in depth and to organizations working on the issue. Resource Materials include questions to promote discussion in Discussion Unit groups. The ideal length is around four pages.