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    • Connect Service with Voting, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement on MLK Day of Service

    Posted by Youth Service America on December 14, 2021

    In a 1957 speech titled “Give Us The Ballot,” Dr. King spoke bluntly about the need for equal voting rights. As we begin 2022 and a new national election cycle, MLK Day of Service is a perfect opportunity to register people to vote. Around 4 million people turn 18 every single year, so it’s always a good time to register new voters and help young people connect their service with voting, advocacy, and civic engagement.

    Choose from 20 MLK Day Activity Ideas in the Advocate category:

    • Voter Registration – Register to Vote
    • Voter Registration – Organize a Voter Registration Drive
    • Voter Registration – Make a Plan to Support Student Voter Registration
    • Voter Registration- Start a Future Voters Club or Voting Squad
    • Voter Education – Teach About Voting and Civic Participation
    • Voter Education – Organize a Community Dialogue
    • Voter Education – Create Issue Guides and Develop Policy Proposals
    • Voter Education – Volunteer with a Local Campaign
    • Get Out The Vote – Host a GOTV Event or Celebration
    • Get Out The Vote – Create a GOTV Plan for Election Day
    • Get Out The Vote – Host a Mock Election
    • Get Out The Vote – Recruit Poll Workers
    • Issue Advocacy – Host a Youth Activism Training
    • Issue Advocacy – Create Media and Become a Citizen or Student Journalist
    • Issue Advocacy – Connect with Local Public Officials
    • Issue Advocacy – Participate in an Advocacy Campaign
    • Increase Youth Voice – Advocate for Automatic Voter Registration
    • Increase Youth Voice – Create Formal Youth Voice Systems
    • Increase Youth Voice – Participate in Student Voice Campaigns
    • Increase Youth Voice – Advocate for a Lower Voting Age

     

     

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