Events Volunteer
Overview
Our volunteers program offers students a chance to get to know the inner workings of a congressional campaign, while building real-world skills in their area of interest and gaining knowledge that will prepare them for future success. Volunteers have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including social media, canvassing, events, and much more. There are also many benefits available to volunteers, including approval of volunteer hours, certification of volunteering, and a potential letter of recommendation from the candidate.
Volunteers will learn from experienced team leads and area experts during their work with our office. All work is voluntary and students will not receive any monetary compensation. Thank you for your interest in serving our community, and I encourage you to join our team.
Greg Tanaka
Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
2022 Congressional Candidate for CA-16 (Silicon Valley)
About Greg
Greg Lin Tanaka was born in Los Angeles to a Japanese-American father and a Chinese-American mother. Raised in a single parent household, he went on to attend the California Institute of Technology and the University of California, Berkeley. Greg moved permanently to the Bay Area in 1993, settling down in Palo Alto’s College Terrace neighborhood in 2004. He is a father, an entrepreneur and devoted public servant, someone with the experience necessary for competent leadership and the outsider’s perspective central to innovative policy solutions. The pressing need for government and policies to catch up with technological advancements and a changing economy prompted Greg to run for Congress. His campaign is built on the belief that Silicon Valley and its residents deserve representation prepared for the challenges and opportunities of a new digital age.
Role Description
Event volunteers will attend and help out with fundraising and canvassing events, supporting full-time members of Greg’s team. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work directly with the event manager, and learn about the logistics and requirements of successful holding events. Possible events include fundraisers, rallies, strategy meetings, and other large-scale gatherings. In addition to practical event planning experience, interns will be able to meet guests, donors, and other high-profile individuals, as well as work directly with the candidate.
Volunteers will have the choice to do one or more of the following activities:
- Preparing the venue on the day of the event (setting up)
- Assisting the event manager and other full-time staff
- Directing attendees, handing out flyers and other materials
- Closing down the event after it has concluded
Here are the benefits of being a volunteer :
- Approval of service hours for school, outside organizations, etc. (signed by Greg)
- Meet and talk to Greg
- Work with experience team leads who can provide education in their field
- Volunteer certificate signed by Greg
- Get involved with your local community!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill in the form here.
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