The League of Women Voters SouthCoast is seeking passionate individuals to join our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy! Our chapter covers all of the SouthCoast from Swansea to Wareham.
We invite you to become a part of our chapter by serving as a board member. Your involvement can make a significant difference in promoting civic engagement and empowering voters.
Why Volunteer?
Make a positive impact in your community
Gain valuable experience and skills
Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for democracy
Join Our Board:
Help shape the direction of our organization
Contribute your expertise and insights
Play a crucial role in advocating for voter rights
We are looking for the following roles on our Board:
Leadership Team | Description of Duties | Terms of Office | Notes |
Co-Chairs | Spokespersons; Convenors; Public Face of the League; develops agendas; speaks for the League | Staggered 3-year terms | First year: 1 person with 1-year term; 1 person w/ 2-year term; 1 person w/ 3-year term |
Secretary | Takes minutes of decision-making meetings; distributes minutes, reports agenda prior to meetings; maintains attendance records; Sends board changes to LWVUS & state League as requested; works with Co-Chairs to see that year-end reports of annual meeting/decisions are sent to the state League. | 2 or 3-year term | Suggest initial term of 2 years, then reassess |
Treasurer | Develops budget; maintains League funds; oversees dues payments; ongoing budget planning; submits reports to LWVUS & State league; forwards PMP | 2 or 3-year term | (Might also) research and participate in applying for LWVUS (and State League) grants |
Voter Services | Conduct voter registration at appropriate venues; hold candidates’ forums; partner w/ Membership at local events | 2 or 3-year term, renewable | Membership includes representative of each town in League |
Advocacy | Ensures understanding of local, state, national positions; undertakes targeted advocacy campaigns including LWVUS & State Action Alerts &; issues germane to Southcoast | 2 or 3-year term, renewable | |
Membership | Encourages management team & members to build League by asking others to join; develops methods to recruit, welcome. and involve new members; makes membership recruitment a part of every event | 2 or 3-year term, renewable | Active year-round; work w/local realtors & others to identify &; contact new residents; participate in local events to distribute LWV info (Example: Harbor Days); Membership includes representative of each town in League |
Programs | Holds programs on topics relevant to local, state, national issues; identifies and works with relevant organizations on key issues | 2 or 3-year term, renewable |
If you are interested in becoming a board member, please contact us at lwvsouthcoast@gmail.com. Together, we can create a stronger, more informed electorate! We need you now more than ever!
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