Democratic Volunteer Center

#HandsOff our health care phone bank
2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-09-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 4 more dates | Online
Demand answers on Medicaid cuts! Make calls with the California Democratic Party to constituents of David Valadao (CA-22), Ken Calvert (CA-41), and Young Kim (CA-40) to ask them to demand answers from their Republican Representatives: “Why did you vote to take healthcare away from millions of people just to hand out more tax breaks to the wealthy?”

We use the Scale to Win dialer system to make calls, so you’ll need a computer and internet access. Talking points will be provided. Our calls have already moved members of Congress. Let’s keep up the pressure!

Online phone bank for VA candidates (SD)
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join Sister District CA Peninsula in a virtual phone bank to elect Democrats Kimberly Pope Adams, Jessica Anderson, and Lindsey Dougherty to the Virginia House of Delegates! After flipping the Virginia House of Delegates in 2023 by 975 votes, we must protect our Democratic majority to continue safeguarding democracy, especially with the growing threats coming from the federal government.

Why phone bank? The data proves it: phone banking is THE BEST volunteering option for remote voter contact! We identify supporters and let them know why their vote matters, speak with undecided voters, and recruit local volunteers. Every call helps us clean our lists, which makes for a faster, more efficient phone bank.

Make phone calls to keep Virginia blue!

Phone bank for VA candidates (SD SB)
2025-08-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Join Sister District South Bay at a virtual phone bank to elect Democrats Lily Franklin, Leslie Mehta, and Josh Thomas to the Virginia House of Delegates! After flipping the Virginia House of Delegates in 2023 by 975 votes, we must protect our Democratic majority to continue safeguarding democracy, especially with the growing threats coming from the federal government.

Why phone bank? The data proves it: phone banking is THE BEST volunteering option for remote voter contact! We identify supporters and let them know why their vote matters, speak with undecided voters, and recruit local volunteers. Every call helps us clean our lists, which makes for a faster, more efficient phone bank.

Make phone calls to keep Virginia blue!

Phone bank for Spanberger for VA governor (4x/week)
2025-08-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Abigail Spanberger is running for Governor to get things done for Virginia! Abigail has built a record of bringing people together, putting Virginia first, and never backing down from her principles. As Governor, she will strengthen our public schools, make Virginia more affordable, and keep our communities safe. We have virtual phone banks on Sundays AND OTHER DAYS. Join us to call voters across Virginia and get them excited about Abigail Spanberger!

Phone bank to Republican-held House districts
2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-08-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
Join Activate America for our critical summer phone banks! We’re calling voters and urging them to hold their Republican Representatives accountable for harmful budget decisions and renewed attacks on immigrant families. Help us reach out to voters in swing House districts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and California. We’re encouraging voters to speak out and demand real leadership that defends—not defunds—our basic rights and services.

Join us virtually on Zoom. No experience needed. Training provided. Your voice matters—and your calls are working!

Writing to voters at Mariya's in Mt. View
2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Private location, See description to RSVP for address in, CA
Write letters and postcards with It’s Blue Turn to register voters in key states, to remind voters about upcoming elections, and/or to inform them about the issues and candidates, and any other activity that seems for that week the best way to increase Democratic voter turnout. Bring friends, food to share if you can (it’s a potluck), and enthusiasm for writing!

Can’t come to any of these? Pick up a package to write from home at your convenience: https://itsblueturn.com/pickup

Canvass in Ceres (Adam Gray)
2025-09-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Ceres, CA, Ceres, CA, 95358, United States
Knock on doors and talk to Democrats!

Let’s build the grassroots power Democrats need to win in 2026 and to defend democracy long term by going door-to-door talking to Democratic voters in Ceres.

In 2024 Adam Gray flipped the seat by only 187 votes. Let’s talk to Democrats now to hold CD13 in 2026, as we take back the House majority!

Arrive in Ceres at 9:30 am to pick up supplies, get assigned turf, and quick training. Then you’ll head out to knock doors, issue canvassing and voter registration.

If you need a ride, carpools are available. If you want to drive, please the organizer know. Just bring your smartphone or tablet and a charger, a little water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a smile.

Read more about how Adam Gray always puts the Central Valley first – https://gray.house.gov/

In-person phone bank for VA candidates (SD)
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Private location, See description to RSVP for address in, CA
Join Sister District CA Peninsula for an in-person phone bank in Burlingame, California, to elect Democrats Kimberly Pope Adams, Jessica Anderson, and Lindsey Dougherty to the Virginia House of Delegates! After flipping the Virginia House of Delegates in 2023 by 975 votes, we must protect our Democratic majority to continue safeguarding democracy, especially with the growing threats coming from the federal government. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and conversations. Bring your laptop and phone.

Why phone bank: The data proves it: phone banking is THE BEST volunteering option for remote voter contact. We identify supporters and let them know why their vote matters, speak with undecided voters, and recruit local volunteers. Every call helps us clean our lists, which makes for a faster, more efficient phone bank!

Come one, come all: No experience necessary. Each phone bank includes training and check-ins for first-timers (experienced callers can jump right in). And it’s so much fun to phone bank in person with other callers!

Democratic Victory Brunch (SCCDP)
2025-09-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Signia by Hilton San Jose, 170 S Market St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
Join the Santa Clara County Democratic Party for a fun, motivating, engaging, and always entertaining gathering of Democratic elected officials and activists. This event will raise funds to support our permanent headquarters office as well as our election slate mailers and our efforts to elect Democrats in Central Valley swing House districts that could decide control of the House in 2026. We’re trying out a brunch schedule and format for this “off cycle” year, but we promise some surprises and all the fun and excitement of our dinner events.

Ticket prices: $125 and up until August 15, then $150 and up afterward.

Garden party and auction for Leslie Mehta (SD)
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Private location, See description to RSVP for address in, CA
Join Sister District South Bay for a garden party and auction to support Leslie Mehta, who is running for the Virginia House of Delegates District 73. A civil rights attorney and former legal director of the ACLU of Virginia, Mehta has spent her career fighting for fairness, healthcare access, and civil liberties. Electing Leslie to Virginia’s House is essential for expanding the Democratic majority and advancing justice-focused policies. Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will attend in person, and Leslie will join us via Zoom, to talk about what’s at stake in the election.

You can enjoy an enchanting afternoon at a private home and garden in Los Gatos. We’ll have wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a fabulous silent auction. Our host will also share her museum-quality collection of female artists, which includes sculptures, paintings, and photographs.

Suggested ticket price: $50 per person.

Phone bank for Prop. 50 (BAC)
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
As partisan gerrymandering in states like Texas threatens to undermine democracy, California is stepping up with Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. It is vital that voters are informed and turned out to vote by November 4. Join the Bay Area Coalition virtual phone banks and help stop the Trump / MAGA authoritarian takeover.

We need your help! Whether you’re new to virtual phone banking or an expert, you have a place with our people-powered campaigns. The good news is, phone banking is easy to learn and can be done from the comfort of your own home. We’ll provide training on both the script and how to use the Scale to Win dialer.

Canvass for Prop. 50 in Redwood City
2025-10-04 09:30 - 13:00 | Redwood City, CA, Redwood City, CA, United States
As partisan gerrymandering in states like Texas threatens to undermine democracy, California is stepping up with Proposition 50. It is vital that voters are informed and turned out to vote YES ON 50 by November 4. Join Swing Left Peninsula with the Bay Area Coalition to knock on doors in Redwood City. No experience is necessary. Don’t worry if you’ve never done this before–we’ll cover everything you need to know once you arrive. And once you get going, you’ll find that talking to voters is fun and rewarding.

A Bay Area Coalition volunteer will contact you a few days before the event with details about the meeting location and names of people running the event. Bring comfy shoes, a bag to carry your literature, a water bottle, a pen, and a smile. A well-powered smartphone is also necessary. RSVP today and invite a friend to join us!

Phone bank for Prop. 50 in Spanish
2025-10-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join the California Democratic Party‘s virtual phone banks and help stop the Trump / MAGA agenda. Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections, and passing Proposition 50 is the best chance we have of taking back Congress next year. We’re making calls 6 days per week in English plus 2 days per week in Spanish:

Sundays 12:00pm – 2:00pm PT

Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm PT

We’ll gather on Zoom. We’ll have a short training at the beginning of each shift on using the Scale to Win dialer. Join us as often as you can, encourage your friends to come, and help save our country!
