The Boulder Democratic Party is an all-volunteer organization and there are many opportunities for people who want to help. Have fun, meet people and assist a great cause! You can help out on a regular schedule or just drop in. Have questions? Email our volunteer coordinator here. To get started, please follow these steps:
Step 1: create your volunteer profile here so we know who you are and what you like to help with
Step 2: in the volunteer profile form above, make sure you subscribe to our volunteer newsletter. This is our primary way of letting volunteers know what projects we need help with.
Step 3: look over the remainder of this webpage below to find groups to join, events to attend and other ways to get involved.
Some examples of things that volunteers can choose to help with include:
Work In Your Precinct: neighborhood precinct helpers make phone calls and distribute election materials door to door. We always need this kind of help, especially close to Election Day. Find out more here.
Staff the BCDP Headquarters: volunteers who commit to recurring shifts answer phones, help with mailings, assist walk ins, etc. Find out more here.
Staff the BCDP Booth at Festivals & Walk in Parades: hand out campaign literature, bumper stickers, buttons, and
register people to vote at fun festivals & parades. Find out more here
Assist with Information Technology: volunteers with experience in web design, multimedia, data analysis or database work are welcome. Find out more here
Plan Fundraising Events: help maintain BCDP's financial health by organizing fun activities. See the Century Club page and find out more here
Develop BCDP's Issues and Grassroots Actions: join the platform committee here and help shape BCDP's legislative efforts here
Implement Public Relations and Social Media: promote BCDP find out more here
School Groups: we have a number of activities that are suitable for classes or individual students who need community service credit. Find out more here
You are (always) invited to attend our monthly BCDP Executive Committee Meeting! Each month features a half hour program about a timely issue or topic. After this, we convene our regular business meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend & participate, but only BCDP Executive Committee members may vote on procedural matters. Join us the second Wednesday of every month, 6:30PM at BCDP HQ, 1750B Walnut St. Boulder (map). For details on upcoming program topics and any other meeting updates, please check the meeting notice on our Events page.
Boulder County Dems offers several different ways for you to stay informed about our work and learn how to help. Please click the links below to sign up:
- General BCDP Newsletter: monthly listing of legislative happenings and upcoming events (rallies, hearings, parties, fundraisers, parades etc.). Published at the first of the month. Sign up here. Past General newsletters are posted here.
- Volunteer Newsletter: monthly listing of our latest volunteer project needs and open positions. Published mid-month during campaign season only. Sign up here. Past Volunteer newsletters are posted here.
- Action Alerts: notification of time sensitive items that need your participation right away. Published on an as-needed basis. Sign up here. Past Action Alerts are posted here.
Find out about the events that Boulder County Dems and other progressive local groups are organizing. Some only need attendees, others need helpers and organizers. Visit our Events page to learn more about the great variety of options.
Get
Out The Vote means helping people get registered
to vote, informed about the issues and candidates, and to the polls on
election day. This year-round effort by the Boulder County Dems makes a
significant difference in the outcomes of local and statewide
elections. The GOTV Field team is composed of Precinct
Leaders and their neighborhood volunteers, Area
Coordinators, House District
Team Leaders, Field Team Leader and support
staff. We improve the accuracy of voter lists, invite elected
officials and candidates into our backyards and
living rooms, distribute the
BCDP Voter Guide, inform our supporters about
methods of voting and election
deadline details, and work to get winning votes
for Democratic candidates and
progressives issues. We are always
looking for new members of the Field Team.
We will put you in touch with your precinct leader who can show you the ropes. Join Us Today!
You can see what we're up to on Facebook here. Be sure to friend us! Follow us on Twitter here.
Boulder County Dems has several working groups and committees who are responsible for making all aspects of our organization run. Please contact the group leader below and get involved!
Group Name:
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Description: |
Group Leader: |
| Candidate Resources Team |
Promote, aid, train and recruit Democratic candidates for office.
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Annmarie Jensen
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| Century Club |
Donor group that meets regularly for informational and social gatherings. (join here) |
Susan Boucher |
Development Committee
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Formulate and execute fundraising ideas to keep Boulder County Dems financially sound.
|
(email us) |
| Field Team |
Increase voter turnout for Democratic candidates and progressive ballot measures (precinct leaders, trainers, orphan team, etc.).
|
Candace Bowie
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Grassroots Action Team (GAT)
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Work to increase the grassroots' involvement in the activities, leadership and direction of the party and consequently to improve BCDP’s accountability to its constituents. |
Judy, John, Harry
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| Inclusion and Outreach Team |
Works to promote diversity within BCDP and coordinates BCDP outreach to underrepresented groups in the community. |
(email us) |
Internet Technology Team
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Provide support for all aspects of BCDP function (database administration, web development, data analysis, etc.) |
Bill Hyde
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| Legal Team |
Advises BCDP on legal matters and helps monitor elections to prevent disenfranchisement. |
Carolyn Powell |
| Office Team |
Staff the Boulder Dems headquarters and help with projects.
|
Megan and Nancy
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Platform Committee
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Work to determine the will of Democratic voters and improve communication between voters, candidates and elected officials.
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Rebecca Browning
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Public Relations Team
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Promotes the Boulder County Dems activities and mission by writing press releases, FB posts, Tweets, and helps devise advertising and BCDP messaging.
|
Linda Cornett
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| Special Events Team |
Improves BCDP’s visibility and impact in the community by planning and recruit for parades, festival booths, and fairs. |
Dorrel Edstrand |
| Volunteer Coordinator Team |
Recruits and coordinates the efforts of BCDP volunteers. (general info about volunteering here) |
(Phyllis Rheiner) |
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