Question 1

Who teaches Voter Ambassador Training?

Accepted Answer

All of our training sessions are hosted live, in real time. Our Director of Training, Charles Uffelman has over a decade of experience in voter protection and leads each and every one of our small-group format Voter Ambassador trainings.

Question 2

Is Voter Ambassador training right for me?

Accepted Answer

Our Voter Ambassador Program is for values-driven individuals who care deeply about our democracy, and for anyone who wants to learn a bit more about why voter protection remains such a consistent fight.

Question 3

Do I have to be sworn-in before volunteering?

Accepted Answer

No, but we hope you attend!

Our annual Swearing-In ceremony is a perk we offer our Poll Observer volunteers, but isn’t a mandatory step for election volunteers. Your official status as a poll observer is determined by appointment from your county election commission. Once you’ve competed our training, and signed up for a few poll observer shifts, we help navigate the appointment process for you, and within a few weeks you'll receive your official appointent letter from your county election commission.

Question 4

Is Poll Observing right for me?

Accepted Answer

To qualify as a poll observer for an of the Tennessee elections, you must meet the following criteria:
- Are you over the age of 18?
- Are you an official resident of Tennessee?
- Are you registered to vote? 
       . . . If not, let’s get you registered (https://sos.tn.gov/govotetn)before the next election!
 
At this time, our Poll Observer Training is reserved just for those who meet the qualifications listed above.*
 
*If you’re under 18 or live out of state, we’d love to have you join our Voter Ambassador Program.(https://www.mobilize.us/civictn/event/433219/)

Question 5

Can I invite my friends and family to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We know your friends and family are proud of your commitment to our elections and we’d love to have them in the audience as you are sworn-in.

Question 6

What kind of commitment would I be signing up for?

Accepted Answer

All Organize Tennessee poll observers have been trained and certified to serve as election observers. As such, we require that all of our poll observers fulfill the following:
   - Commit to volunteering for two 6-hour poll observing shitfs in the 2022 election
   - Attend our MANDATORY Poll Observation Training

Question 7

I’m a member of a pro-democracy group that would be interested in group Voter Ambassador Training. . .

Accepted Answer

If you're a member of a local community organization that would be interested in offering our Voter Ambassador Training to its members, we’d love to help. To inquire about our organization-wide or group trainings, please email charles@organizetennessee.org(mailto:charles@organizetennessee.org?subject=Scheduling a Training for my organization. . .)

Question 8

Do I need to be tech savvy to complete the Voter Ambassador Training?

Accepted Answer

No. A few of our Voter Ambassador Alumni used ZOOM for the very first time. As long as you’re hungry to learn about voter protection, you’ll be just fine. 
 
Worried you might need a bit more help? 
Our Director of Training, Charles Uffelman, is always available 15 minutes before any training to help you get connected and comfortable before the training starts.

Question 9

Can I register to be a Voter Ambassador if I don’t live in TN?

Accepted Answer

Yes! While Poll Observer Training (https://www.mobilize.us/civictn/event/439034/)is reserved exclusively for residents of Tennessee, our Voter Ambassador Program (https://www.mobilize.us/civictn/event/433219/)is open to everyone and anyone, no matter your zipcode, age, or political affinity. 
The fight for voter protection is happening all across the U.S. At Organize Tennessee, we believe we need as many voter ambassadors on the ground as possible to help. While our Voter Ambassador Program does include a Tennessee legal focus, it’s designed for anyone interested in learning more about voter protection.

Question 10

What if I have a question not listed here?

Accepted Answer

No worries!

Feel free to email your question to charles@organizetenneessee.org(mailto:charles@organizetenneessee.org?subject=? re Voter Ambassador Program)

Question 11

I’m qualified and committed: What’s next ?

Accepted Answer

First up—poll observer training. To register for one of our next available training sessions, click here to get strated.(https://www.mobilize.us/civictn/event/439034/)

Question 12

How can I get even more involved?

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