RU Voting Ambassador Program

The Center for Youth Political Participation is recruiting students to be a part of the RU Voting Ambassador program to encourage student voter registration and mobilization in the 2023 General Election. A re-branded approach to our RU Voting volunteer program, Ambassadors will take part in virtual and in-person registration and engagement strategies this summer and fall as we mobilize the Rutgers University community to turn out on Tuesday November 7, 2023!

Ambassador Requirements

  • Attend a 45-minute voter registration training session
  • Co-facilitate a minimum of 1 voter registration drive and 1 voter mobilization drive
  • Ambassadors will participate in voter registration and get out the vote efforts on campus
  • Promote and attend events hosted by the Center for Youth Political Participation and the Eagleton Institute of Politics
  • Share information on completing voter registration, vote-by-mail and important deadlines on personal social media pages
  • Follow the Center for Youth Political Participation on all social media platforms

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled as a Rutgers University student, either undergraduate or graduate level
  • Not currently running for elected office in the US

Code of Conduct

As a member of the RU Voting Ambassador program, we expect all members and staff to follow our Code of Conduct:

  • All information and deadlines shared on personal accounts on behalf of of this program must remain nonpartisan
  • Information regarding voter registration, voter assistance, deadlines and other information must be provided to all individuals regardless of personal beliefs and/or political party affiliation
  • When actively involved in the work of this program, resources and information-sharing should refrain from sponsoring any candidate, policy platform or party
  • Participants will refrain from using hateful language, symbols and other inappropriate speech when participating in online sharing and discussions

Contact Us

Please email Sophia Alexis at sophia.alexis@eagleton.rutgers.edu if you are interested in getting involved.