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Campaign 2012

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With the Presidential election season underway, candidates on both sides of the aisle are launching their campaign teams and embarking on what promises to be an exciting, and at times agonizing, campaign trail. 

As the leaders of tomorrow, you – the student – have the opportunity to take part in history.  You have the chance to see first-hand how elections are won and lost.  You have the chance to look into the machinery of a well-oiled campaign team. 

How is this done? 

Whether you’re left, right or straight down the middle.  Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or Tea Party Member. This is your chance to get involved as a campaign volunteer.

How can you do this?

Please click on the 2012 icon for information on campaign teams for various candidates as well as State Party headquarters in several key states.  Find out how you can get involved!

What is my role?

While each campaign will have a specific need, some examples of volunteer work include:

• Work at a phone bank: This is when you are assigned to call voters to make your pitch via telephone.  You are typically provided with a script, list of phone numbers and a phone. 
• Walk precincts:  This is when you go door-to-door personally speaking with potential voters.
• Train to be part of an advance team:  This is the team that helps prepare and plan for events with the candidate.  This typically requires extensive training by the campaign staff.  And, at times it requires taking a leave of absence – so you must inquire for more details.  You will do everything from scope event venues, to help staff registration and prepare for media opportunities.

Some additional activities that can be organized on your own time include:

• Host debate watching parties:  This is a great way to get together folks to watch then discuss the candidate debates.  It can be as large as renting out a venue or as simple as assembling at someone’s home … as long as there is a television!
• Host a voter registration drive:   If you’re not registered, you can’t vote! So, by organizing a voter registration drive, you’re playing an integral role in encouraging voter turn-out once election-day arrives.  Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to plan your voter registration drive.

Go - See - Report Series

If you are interested in serving as a NIACampus STUDENT REPORTER, please contact us at campus@niacouncil.org or (202-386-6325).   As the campaign events are under way, we want YOU to:  

GO – to the campaign event of your choice.  

SEE – what’s being said and done at the event, both by the candidate and those in attendance.  

REPORT – on what you experienced at the event. Your article will appear in a NIACampus e-blast for others to benefit from your experience.  This is your chance to flex your journalism skills and serve as a NIACampus student reporter.

All GO-SEE-REPORT articles must be pre-approved by the NIACampus staff. This will allow us to:

• Go over the desired length/word count of your piece
• Specify particular story angles or issues you may wish to cover while there
• Recommend potential photos/videos to accompany your piece
• Edit your article before going online