Democratic and Republican Party Volunteer Opportunities

Representatives from both the Republican and Democratic Party in San Joaquin County have opportunities for politically minded high school students to participate in the political process in our geographical area.  Below is information about recent opportunities for our students:

California Democratic Party Fellowship Opportunity

The California Democratic Party is seeking self-driven and highly competent individuals to lead some fieldwork out of our HQ in Stockton. This is an unpaid fellowship opportunity for all local students interested in learning about the day-to-day operations of campaign work in California. Fellows selected will be involved in fieldwork, organizing local events, interacting with the public, mobilizing the community and discussing key issues pertinent to the area. Our office is located at 343 E. Main St., #612, in Stockton.

 If you are interested, contact Lee Columber II at lcolumberii@cadem.org or 330-949-0982.

San Joaquin County GOP Volnteer Opportunities

The San Joaquin County GOP is always looking for volunteers to help with walking precincts, making phone calls, writing letters to editors of media organizations and assist with mail and email communications.  Students interested in participating with the Republican Party in San Joaquin County will get experience in fieldwork, organizing events, interacting with the public, and mobilizing the community around the issues of the Republican Party.  

If you are interested, contact Dwight Williams at revdwightwilliams@gmail.com or 209-476-8683.  You can also visit their website at www.sjgop.com.

For both opportunities, students should be aware of the following:

Expectations:

• Be able to multitask.
• Show an interest and willingness to learn.
• Communicate effectively with members of the community.
• Problem-solve and think critically about key issues that might surface.
• Work closely with staff members in organizing and hosting phone banking, canvassing and general outreach efforts.
• Ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to motivate others to the task at hand.
• Maintain a positive attitude.

Requirements:

• Be able to commit to at least 10 hours a week.

Perks:

• Class credit
• Letter of recommendation
• Knowledge of working with political campaigns