Vote 2020

DEMOCRACY IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT!

In this fight for our democracy, VOTE 2020 has three goals:

1. to encourage everyone in the NYU community to vote

2. to enable community members to find volunteer opportunities to ensure greater voter engagement across the country

3. to fund students to work for non-partisan, get-out-the-vote operations.

GET INVOLVED IN GEORGIA:

The general election may be over, but that doesn't mean the work is finished. With a Senate run-off election in January, the VOTE 2020 team has Georgia on our minds and we hope you do too! Fill out our volunteer form for virtual, nonpartisan opportunities to get-out-the-vote in GA. And for more opportunities tailored to your specific interests, sign up for a one-on-one consultation with a VOTE 2020 team member or email vote2020@nyu.edu.

ADDITIONAL GOTV OPPORTUNITIES:

The VOTE 2020 initiative is sponsored by Wagner SEAD a coalition of NYU Wagner faculty, staff, and students dedicated to upholding and strengthening our democracy.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

FUNDED FELLOWSHIPS

VOTE 2020 FUNDED FELLOWSHIPS

VOTE 2020 fellows will make a difference by defending democracy while advancing their own critical professional and leadership skills.

Fellowships are open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Fellowship funding will be provided.
Fellows will work through November 15, start date is rolling.
Fellows will work with organizations that support voter registration, voting rights, and GOTV.
Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in leadership development events.
Fellows will be expected to work virtually.

APPLYING FOR A FELLOWSHIP

If you have already secured a placement with a voting rights or voter education organization: Complete the application here.

If you are interested in the Fellowship but have not finalized a placement, or need some advice on finding one: Complete the interest form here.

FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The VOTE 2020 Fellowship provides financial support and leadership development opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students who wish to work with a voting rights or voter education organization in the US. Students in lawful F-1 or J-1 status sponsored by NYU are also encouraged to apply. Students working 20 hours a week will be given priority over those working fewer hours a week.

Fellowships are not open to 1. Prospective students who have not yet matriculated. 2. Students receiving compensation exceeding $250 (including travel/food stipends) from their host organization.

VOTE 2020 FALL FELLOWS