Election Ambassador Corps
Election Ambassador Corps
Preparing the next generation for civic and political life is a constant endeavor, and no single project or approach is up to the task.
But for the greater Philadelphia-area, Seventy welcomes high school students to spend a few hours in the classroom learning about Philadelphia elections and a few hours at their local polling site speaking to voters and seeing democracy in action. Hundreds of students have participated in the Election Ambassador Program since its 2015 launch, learning about the upcoming election and why voting matters, assisting voters with questions about voting procedures and conducting an exit survey about various voting-related topics.
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Lesson 1 | Voting Past and Present
In this lesson students will learn how our country's history of limiting voting rights has changed over time and impacts current voting patterns by enganging with videos and tailored worksheets.
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Lesson 2 | Why Vote?
In this lesson students will look at examples of close elections in and around Philadelphia in order to understand why voting in all elections is important.
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Lesson 3 | Researching the Local Election
In this lesson students will research who is on the ballot using the Committee of Seventy Voter Guide. Students will also familiarize themselves with the ballot questions that will appear on the ballot.
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Lesson 4 | Voting in Pennsylvania
In this lesson students will learn the requirements to vote in Philadelphia. They will explore the barriers to voting and be able to propose changes.
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Lesson 5 | Becoming an Election Ambassador
In the last lesson students will learn how to become a Committee of Seventy Election Ambassador by reviewing the handbook and powerpoint on the Election Ambassador program. Don't forget to make sure all students submit a permission slip before participating.
Interested in learning more?
View our Handbook, or contact Lauren Cristella at [email protected]
Seventy appreciates the generosity of the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation and Wells Fargo in their support of the Election Ambassador Corps.
