Volunteer
Housing for Field Organizers
Host homes are needed for Field Organizers (FO) for the Congressional District #16 race (David Shapiro v Buchanan). Person needs a bedroom, bathroom and laundry facilities. They will spend little time there. All parts of the county are needed.
Phone bank and Canvassing
Manatee Dems are helping the candidates with phone calling and/or texting, as well as door-to-door canvassing. We need to cover the county for all of our amazing candidates. For more information and dates of training sessions:
Precincts Teams
Help get Democrats elected by volunteering with a team in your home precinct. You might help with a house party, canvass, call voters, send out postcards, help people register or sign up to Vote By Mail.
HQ Office
Join our volunteer staff weekdays from 10 AM to 2 PM to assist visitors and answer questions. Help is also needed for phone banking. Contact Gloria Carme, DEC Office Manager.
Work for a Candidate
Candidates can't do this alone. They need people to:
- Follow on Facebook and Twitter and share posts
- Join the phone team making calls from home
- Join the canvassing team
- Host a Meet & Greet
Contact the candidate to be added to the volunteer action distribution list
Join a Club
Manatee Democratic Clubs and Caucuses meet monthly and take on a wide range of initiatives. Find meeting time and location on our Events Calendar or contact a group that interests you.
Communications
Help the website and newsletter keep voters up to date on events and information. No technical skill needed. We are building a team of varied contributions.
Traveling Dems
Our on-the-road Democratic booth goes to fairs and community events to get out our message. Help set up the booth, meet people, register voters and enjoy the event. Contact Randi Sathan, rmsmanateedems@gmail.com
Fundraising
Fundraising allows us to have a presence in Manatee and support our local candidates. Help with established events or start your own. Contact Lucy Lapides, DEC Fundraising Chair, lucylap@tampabay.rr.com
About Our Party
The Manatee County Democratic Party is an entirely volunteer organization working to promote Democratic issues at the local, state and federal level.