Civic Participation
Things to Consider
there are so many ways to show up in civic life — big and small, local and national. here’s a starting list of ideas to spark your participation. try one, try a few, or add your own.
- Register to vote
- Vote
- Register voters or help with voter registration drives
- Volunteer at polling places
- Attend city council or school board meetings
- Join a neighborhood association or civic club
- Write letters to the editor or op-eds
- Participate in public comment sessions
- Support ballot initiatives or referendums
- Canvass or phone bank for issues or candidates
- Serve on local boards and commissions
- Host or attend candidate forums and roundtables
- Join advocacy groups for causes you care about
- Mentor youth about civic engagement
- Volunteer for community service projects
- Consider running for office
Keep participation alive
Democracy only works when we do.
Explore our Civic Participation Merch Collection for designs that celebrate engagement, voter turnout, and the everyday act of showing up for democracy.