ACLU-PA is looking for volunteer activists from across the commonwealth to assist with advancing the mission of the organization. Whether you want to get out in the community, be a part of direct action, lobby an elected official, or support our work internally, there is a little something for everyone!
Outreach and Engagement
As an outreach and engagement volunteer, you will play an integral role in engaging with community members to increase ACLU-PA’s organizational reach and impact, raise awareness about ACLU-PA advocacy efforts, and to get individuals to take action! Whether it is participating in tabling efforts or phone banking or canvassing, we want you to join us in making a difference on the issues that you are passionate about.
Legislative & Administrative Advocacy
At the ACLU-PA, we actively engage in efforts to influence policy and advocate for meaningful legislative change. And, we need your support for in-district lobbying visits with elected officials, as well as attending legislative and/or municipal meetings to keep track of legislation and policies that impact civil liberties and rights. Are you passionate about advocacy, public policy, and making a difference in your community? If so, consider joining us in our legislative and administrative advocacy efforts.
Transparency Project
In Pennsylvania, counties and municipalities control many policies and practices that directly affect residents’ lives - from election administration to the criminal legal system. And, we need to be able to track restrictive policies and practices. But that can be challenging to do across 67 counties and thousands of smaller municipalities - so, that is where you jump in! We need volunteers to attend monthly public meetings (county commissioner meetings, boards of elections, etc.) and report back about potential civil liberties issues. You can attend virtually where counties offer live-stream of the meetings. (*Note: This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants a more regular commitment on a monthly basis.)
Administrative Support
As an administrative volunteer, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the ACLU-PA, in alignment with organizational and advocacy goals. Tasks for this role include, but are not limited to: clerical work, assisting with general office duties, data entry and analysis, research, event support, photography/videography, and more. If any of these are of interest, we urge you to sign up and volunteer now!
Join an ACLU-PA County Action Team
With a rapidly changing political climate, we need people on the ground who are ready and able to lead a team to take action within their county. Are you looking for ways to assume a volunteer leadership role to make a difference? If so, we need you to sign up now!
The ACLU-PA County Action Team (CAT) is a powerful organized body of activists and ACLU supporters who want to fight for something they believe in, while protecting and expanding civil liberties and rights, especially for the most vulnerable. The Action Team volunteers and leaders will support the efforts of the ACLU-PA to advance local and statewide initiatives. Partnering with staff members of the Advocacy and Policy Department, County Action Team members will be trained and equipped with the necessary tools and resources for carrying out successful on-the-ground advocacy efforts. Whether it is attending commissioner meetings to stay abreast of local issues, leading in-district lobbying meetings, mobilizing community members to take action, engaging in rapid response efforts, or conducting community outreach and engagement efforts, you will be an integral part of creating transformational change within Pennsylvania.
If this sounds like you, join us to create change where it matters most!
Questions? Contact us at volunteer@aclupa.org.