Action Network
Here are some ways to volunteer your time?
Become a Candidate
Run for a position/office to directly lend the Democratic viewpoint into conversations that effect voters' lives and livelihood. From school board to County Council, the HCDP will help you pursue this goal. Notify the County Chair if you are interested.
Become a Poll Worker or Poll Watcher
Poll worker: Registered voters who help the Hendricks County Election Board run elections according to Indiana State and County Election laws. Training is required prior to each election. Workers are paid for their work.
Poll watcher: Registered voter who is tasked with observing the voting process as it is being conducted during elections, noting any untoward delays or issues around individuals exercising their right to vote. A position not always staffed during elections, but requested by county party or candidate.
Becoming a Precinct Captain/Chair or Vice Chair
The PC chair and vice chair are the democrats in each precinct that keep communications open between the county party and the voters in that precinct. This is an elected or appointed position within the party and is the only position with a vote in HCDP business.
Join a Working Committee
HCDP committees consider, investigate, take action on and report on the important matters necessary to support our mission of electing Democrats. Complete this form to be record your interest in one or more of these committees. Our committee chairs will reach out via email to help you get involved.
- Candidate Recruitment and Support: Primary responsibility for identifying, vetting, recruiting, and supporting potential candidates; arranges training, and provides resources.
- Communication: Primary responsibility for social media accounts, newsletter and Slack
- Data Managment: Primary responsibility for the management of Action Network, VAN.
- Fundraising: Primary responsibility for fundraising activities and events.
- Government Watchdogs: Primary responsibility is the observation of local/county government and reporting findings to the Hendricks County Democrat Party.
- Marketing and Promotions: Primary responsibility for Merchandise Store, promotional items, and printed items.
- Outreach: Primarily responsible for planning and executing events to engage county Democrats and to present a positive view of Democrats to Hendricks County.
- Precint Operations: Primary responsibility for the recruitment, training and support of precinct committees.
- Young Democrats: Young people ages 15-35 who volunteer to participate in the electoral process in their county to elect Democrats, support and advocate for progressive issues, and help educate the next generation of leaders.
Joining a Phone Bank or Text Bank During Campaigns
Volunteer position to canvass voters via phone call or text message. Phone lists provided to volunteer, training and sample scripts are provided. Usually used during candidate campaigns, but can be utilized at any time. If interested, notify the county chair.
Hosting a summer meet-up
A relational grassroots tool to build community and strengthen democratic bonds. Hosting a 'tea party' in your back yard each week to talk about what's going on in the world and get to know one another better. A chance to exchange stories and experiences about political life and strategies into the future.
Regular Attender
Interested persons who want to become involved and don't exactly know how. One meeting is not enough, you should plan for at least six; that way you will get a good handle on where you want to spend your volunteer time. Meetings are each month on the second Tuesday at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Social hour begins at 6pm with the meeting starting at 7pm. Usually adjourn at 8:30pm.
