Election Protection Project with the Texas Civil Rights Project

Students will work as part of a team of lawyer and law student volunteers to ensure that all registered Texas voters are able to cast a ballot that is accurately counted by working to ensure elections run smoothly, and by addressing problems quickly and effectively when they occur. Working as poll watchers, students will ensure that election workers follow proper procedures, answer voter questions about voting rights and procedures, and, when appropriate, refer reported problems to a voter protection hotline.

Organization

Texas Civil Rights Project

The Texas Civil Rights Project is boldly serving the movement for equality and justice in and out of the courts. TCRP uses the tools of litigation and legal advocacy to protect and advance the civil rights of everyone in Texas and partners with communities across the state to serve the rising movement for social justice. TCRP undertakes its work with a vision of a Texas in which all communities can thrive with dignity, justice, and without fear.

Project Details

Project Start Date

February 2020

Approximate hours of work requested
A minimum of 4.5 hours, including training; students will be asked to sign up for at least one 3-hour volunteer shift during early voting (Feb. 26, 27, 28) or on election day (Mar. 3) (7am-10am; 10am-1pm; 1pm-4pm, 4pm-7pm each day of early voting and on election day).
Training
Tuesday, February 25, 6pm-7:30pm (TNH 2.123)
Skills used
Community education; problem-solving
Project location
Various polling places in Travis County
Address
1405 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741
Number of student volunteers requested
20
Class year preference
1L, 2L, 3L, LLM
Required skills
Languages: Spanish and/or other foreign language skills helpful but not necessary
To Apply
Register at https://electionprotectionsp20.eventbrite.com; students will sign up for specific shifts after the training