1. GO CANVASSING AND SPEAK FOR ISSUES YOU CARE ABOUT.

‍Your voice can make a difference, even if you can't vote. You can volunteer with a political party, candidate, or 501(c)(4) organization and share your perspective on the issues that matter to you. You can talk with friends, family, neighbors, and community members about why these issues matter to you and why you believe they deserve attention in this year's elections. You don't have to leave home to join efforts. You may be able to volunteer by phone, text, email, or social media. 

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2. ENCOURAGE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO ATTEND A TOWN HALL

There’s power in showing up in person! Members of Congress and other public officials often hold public town halls and listening sessions during election season. (You can find out when and where by signing up for email updates from their office/campaign website). 

Encourage your friends and family to prepare questions in advance. A strong question focuses on a specific issue and, when appropriate, asks the representative or candidate to commit to a specific action. 

For example: “I’m a member of this community and of your district. I have immigrant family members who also call this community home. For years, they’ve contributed to our community through their hard work, built their families’ lives here, and helped their neighbors. But they continue to live with uncertainty and fear of being separated from their loved ones. Will you commit to supporting permanent protections for immigrants like them?”

‍ourage them to ask for a follow-up if their question doesn’t receive a direct answer!  

If the event allows recording, they can also ask a friend to record what happens on their phone. Sharing the video afterward on social media and tagging the representative/candidate can help document the exchange and make it easier for others to see what was said.

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3. HELP OTHERS GET REGISTERED TO VOTE AND GET TO THE POLLS. 

From home, you can remind eligible family members and friends about registration and election deadlines, help them find official voting information, or provide language assistance. On voting day, you can also help friends and neighbors get to the polls by helping them find a ride or book a trip on rideshare apps. You can check out Alianza Americas’ resources on early voting deadlines and voting day ID requirements.

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4. LEARN AND SHARE KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS INFORMATION. 

For people worried about federal agents at polling locations, learning about constitutional rights and sharing reliable resources can be an important form of community participation. You can share our fact sheet about recent developments in voting rights and the protections that ensure their right to vote.

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5. TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NEIGHBORS. 

Talk to your network about the issues that you care about. Empathize with and listen to different points of view, and talk about how certain policies have affected you personally. You might plant the seed that changes a person’s mind about how they vote on a certain issue.