Clerk-Recorder

SLO County's Student Elections Ambassador Program pairs high school students with Elections staff and LWVSLO advisors, so that participating students get the training, tools, and inspiration to create their own voter registration efforts.

Based on a program created in Marin County, SEAP is rooted in the idea that civic-minded young adults can and should take an active role in encouraging their peers to register. With advisors' guidance and support, SEAP participants can use their skills and creativity to reach and motivate their peers using an established model or something entirely their own.

Objectives

1. To pre-register and register SLO County youth to vote.
2. To highlight the importance of youth engagement and participation in local, state, and federal elections.

Who can apply?

Any SLO County high school student age 16-18 can apply using the online application.

What do you get if you participate?

Ambassadors have the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Receive county-wide recognition
• Participate in civic-minded activities and play an important role in the community
• Earn community service hours (if approved by your school)

What is asked of participating students?

• Attend a brief zoom welcome meeting in late May & an in-person kickoff meeting in August at the SLO County Elections Center
• Complete a self-administered online training at their convenience in late summer
• Attend one zoom planning meeting in the fall and one in the spring
• Organize two outreach events during the school year
• Provide feedback about the details of outreach events to your advisor

What support does the program provide to participating students?

• Training in the fundamentals of elections and voting as well as the steps to pre-registering/registering someone
• Tools and materials for any in-person events
• An advisor to support you and answer questions as they come up
• Additional support from Elections Office staff as needed