Step 1: Pick what type of event you want to organize.

Plan an event that is a combination of a service project & election activity.

(Or just do the election activity AS a service project.)

There are many types of election events. You can:

Engage other voters. 

• Conduct a voter registration drive.
• Host a voter education event. (an issues fair, a debate watch, canvassing/door-knocking)
• Get out the vote - make sure people go to the polls on Election Day. 

Engage candidates.

• Host a service stop, debate, forum, or candidate fair. (Or attend another event with the candidate.)
• Organize a letter writing, phone call, or e-mail campaign. 
• Create a candidate survey or service pledge. 

Voice your opinion.

• As a group, write lots of op-eds/letters to the editor or call in to radio or tv talkshows. 

Step 2: Choose when to have your event.

Choose one of the  following days to have your event.

• Democratic National Convention
  August 25-28
• Republican National Convention
  September 1-4
• myGoodDeed Day of Service
• Presidential Forum on Service
  September 11
• Constitution/Citizenship Day
  September 17
• First Presidential Debate
  September 26
• ServiceNation Day of Action
  September 27
• Vice Presidential Debate
  October 2
• Second Presidential Debate
  October 7
• Learn & Serve Challenge
  October 6-12
• Third Presidential Debate
  October 15
• Kids Care Week & Make a Difference Day
  October 19-25
• Election Day
  November 4
• The Day After Election Day
  November 5
• Inauguration Day
  January 21