Assignment: Voter Registration Drive

📝 Description

Organize and run a voter registration drive to understand civic engagement and democratic participation. This hands-on activity teaches students about barriers to voting and electoral participation.

Estimated Time: 6-8 hours across multiple events

Category: Higher Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

Get trained as volunteer deputy registrar (where applicable)
Set up registration at 3+ locations
Register at least 10 new voters (or document attempts)
Create social media campaign for promotion
Analyze barriers to registration in community

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Training and Preparation ✓

Proper training completed (or state requirements met)
Registration forms and materials obtained
Legal requirements understood
Nonpartisan approach maintained
Locations strategically chosen

Registration Events ✓

3+ registration events held
Different locations used (campus, stores, events)
Professional setup maintained
Engagement strategies documented
Weather/challenges overcome

Registration Results ✓

10+ registrations or substantial attempts documented
Demographics of registrants noted (anonymously)
Common questions recorded
Reasons for not registering documented
Follow-up information provided

Social Media Campaign ✓

3+ social media posts created
Registration deadlines highlighted
Location/times promoted
Engagement metrics tracked
Nonpartisan tone maintained

Barriers Analysis ✓

Common registration barriers identified
Demographics of non-registered analyzed
Solutions proposed
Comparison to national trends
Connects to voting rights concepts