Student Elections Ambassador Program

This program was established in 2018 when a Marin County high school student named Cameron introduced the concept and worked with the Elections Department to establish the Student Elections Ambassador Program. Today, the program has expanded to include all young adults who consider Marin County their community.

A youth-led approach is the core of this program. Election Ambassadors are taught about the importance and fundamentals of voting. Then through a peer-to-peer approach, educate their peers about the process.

The Marin County Elections Department, Marin League of Women Voters (LWV), and the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) have joined forces to enroll civic-minded youth who are interested in the electoral process. Together we provide training and support to the Ambassadors.

The Student Elections Ambassador Program has two main objectives:

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

SEAP is calling on youth, 25 and under, across Marin County to volunteer as Elections Ambassadors, serving as a crucial link between our department and Marin youth.

To be eligible, students must meet one of the following criteria:

1. They live in Marin County.
2. They go to a school in Marin County (including college).
3. They are a recent graduate who considers Marin County their home/community.

 SEAP Application

As an Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate leadership skills;
• Receive county-wide recognition;
• Participate in civic-minded activities and play an important role in your local community;
• Earn community service hours (if approved by your school).
• Become a League of Women Voters complimentary member.

Responsibilities throughout the year include:

• Complete a self-administered training
• Attend one zoom planning meeting per semester
• Organize at least two outreach events throughout the year
• Communicate with a LWV advisor
• Provide feedback about the details of outreach activities and events
• Promote the program to possible future ambassadors

We provide all the resources and tools you need for outreach events, pre-registering/registering your peers, or educating future voters.