VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
You can change the world. By getting involved, you can make a tangible impact. Getting started is easy – your efforts can elect Democrats, influence policy, and inspire others to join the movement for a better future.
JOIN OUR TEAM OF PASSIONATE, DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS!
The Eagle County Democrats are powered entirely by volunteers. We register voters, get out the vote, and work to be a positive, visible force in our communities—all while building meaningful connections along the way. Local grassroots outreach is the most effective way to engage voters, and we’re grateful for your interest in getting involved. Join one of our teams and help keep Colorado blue!
JOIN A TEAM!
Our teams work to elect more Democrats, advocate for our values, and inspire greater affiliation. They also coordinate with Colorado Democratic Party initiatives when helpful. With seven teams and multiple tasks and activities within each, there are plenty of ways to contribute—whether you want to join or even lead. To get involved, fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Team leaders will be encouraged to join our virtual monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM to report on their team's activities.
COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA
The Communications and Social Media Team develops strategies that inform, engage, and energize our community across both social and traditional media. This includes producing content that keeps Eagle County residents connected, inspired, and aware of important issues and events. In this role, you’ll also work closely with our elected officials to ensure their messages, events, and schedules are effectively communicated.
Please let us know if your experience aligns with any of these teams:
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Communications and Social Media Leadership
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Newsletter and email blasts
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Website on the Wix platform
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Written communications including press releases, letters to the editor, and other communications
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Advertising for the Vail Daily and social media
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
The Events and Fundraising Team is responsible for developing and managing all of our events—from virtual thought leadership discussions to book clubs, volunteer fairs, open houses, summer parades and festivals, and, of course, our highly anticipated annual fundraiser, which brings together elected officials, candidates, and constituents from across the state to support the work of the Eagle County Democrats.
Within the Events and Fundraising Team there are activities where we need your help!. Let us know how you would like to contribute. And if you have new ideas, bring them! We’re always looking for fresh, innovative ways to engage our community and fundraise.
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Event and Fundraising Team Leadership
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Event Planning & Logistics
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Fundraising & Sponsorship
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Silent Auction
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Food & Beverage / Catering
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Volunteer Coordination
VOTER OUTREACH
Getting voters registered and to the polls is the heartbeat of our mission—and there are so many impactful ways to jump in and help. If you enjoy talking with people about the issues that matter most, join the Voter Outreach Team and help us energize voters, strengthen our democracy, and keep Colorado blue!
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Voter Outreach Team Leadership
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Field volunteers including canvassing, phone and text banking
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Voter registration drives
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Precinct organizing
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Voter protection including election judges and poll watching
RAPID RESPONSE
The Rapid Response Team focuses on identifying timely calls to action and mobilizing community members to engage with pressing issues. This includes recruiting volunteers to attend town council, and school board meetings so we can better understand what support our elected officials need most.
The Rapid Response Team also contributes to our Letters to the Editor program and drafts thought-leadership pieces that amplify our values, highlight community concerns, generate enthusiasm for rallies and protests, and ensure Democratic voices are heard loud and clear.
If Rapid Response sounds like something you would be interested in please join one of these teams:
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Rapid Response Team Leadership
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Attend town council, school board meetings and report back any salient issues
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Organize and promote participation in rallies and protests
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Identify emerging threats or urgent issues and assemble a task force to strategize an effective response
TECHNOLOGY
The Technology Team plays a vital role in planning and supporting our field operations. Through this work, the Technology Team keeps our campaigns and field work efficient, data-driven, and highly effective. If you have any of these technical skills please join one of our teams!
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Technology Team Leadership
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Votebuilder and MiniVan
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Scale to Win text platform
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Wix web development platform including SEO expertise
LATINO OUTREACH
The Latino Outreach Team focuses on engaging Spanish-speaking members of our community through targeted initiatives. This includes organizing voter registration drives, ensuring all public-facing materials are appropriately translated, and collaborating with local Latino leaders and the Colorado Democratic Party Latino Initiative. Together, they develop effective outreach and messaging strategies to build connections, increase civic participation, and amplify the voices of Latino voters. If you are a Spanish speaker we need you!
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Latino Outreach Team Leadership
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Translation Services
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Latino Voter Registration Drives
 Get the word out about candidates and leaders |  Drive cars in parades |  Support all of our local Democratic candiates |
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 Support our LBGTQ+ friends at the annual Pride event |  Organize reproductive rights rallies and getting the community to participate |  Hang out with other Dems |
 Hanging out with other Dems |  Attend the annual Obama Gala awards recognizing volunteers |  Host fundraisers for local Democratic candidates |
 Support local candidate races and meeting our legislatures |  Listen to candidates at local meet and greets |  Make sure all voters are registered |
 Make our voices heard |  Educate voters on critical issues |  Make sure its easy for all citizens to register to vote |
 Campaign for Democratic candidates |  Support community involvement |  Make phone calls |
 Help out local organizations and non-profits like Habitat for Humanity |  Write letters to the Editors of the Vail Daily |  March for Reproductive Rights |
 Discuss important issues while supporting small, local businesses |  Recruit voters at Farmers Markets |