Election Volunteer Opportunities



🗳️ Get Ready for the June 24th Democratic Primary!

VID is getting ready to elect our endorsed candidates, and we need you. In the weeks ahead, we’ll share ways to canvass, distribute literature, and connect with voters to power key races across the city. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or jumping in for the first time, your help can make a real difference.

Scroll down for volunteer opportunities for each of VID's endorsed candidate!

  • VID Endorsed Candidates here (Mayor, Manhattan Borough President, Public Advocate, District Attorney, Comptroller, and City Council) ** Follow our endorsed candidates on their socials! **

Check back often—this page will be updated regularly with events, resources, and ways to get involved.

Questions? Contact us

VID Weekly Tabling!

Join us this Saturday, 5/24 (and every Saturday through June 24) from 9:30–11:30 AM at Abingdon Square (Hudson and Bleeker) as we talk to voters about our endorsed candidates, how and when to vote, and how Ranked Choice Voting works. RSVP to Tony Hoffmann at [email protected].

Note: East side canvassing resumes every Saturday beginning 5/31.

Questions? Tony Hoffmann [email protected]

 

VID Endorsed Candidates (in alphabetical order)

Alvin Bragg - running for reelection Manhattan DA

Phonebanking: Every Tuesday and Sunday

  • Where: Virtual (Zoom)
  • When: 6-8pm on Tuesdays, 2-4pm on Sundays
  • Sign-up link here.

Letter Writing: Dear Neighbor Letters (on-going)

  • When: Any time
  • Letter writing: Sign up here.

For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact Hunter Maskin: [email protected]

 

Harvey Epstein - running for NYC Council, District 2

       

Greenmarket Canvassing with Harvey!

  • When: Sunday, 5/24 from 12 am - 2pm
  • Where: Tompkins Square Park Greenmarket
  • RSVP here.

Phonebanking: 

  • Tuesday, 5/20, 6pm-8pm.
  • RSVP here.

To take more action with Harvey, click here.

Volunteer Contact: Amara Ostroff, [email protected], 919-884-9189

       

Brad Hoylman-Sigal - running for Manhattan Borough President 

Phonebanking:

  • Wednesdays from 6-8 pm.
  • Sign up here.

Subway Stops with Team Brad for BP!

  • Every Tuesday and Thursday 5pm - 7pm
  • Where: A subway stop that is convenient for you!
  • RSVP here! 

Dear Neighbor Letter Writing Campaign:

  • To send/distribute Dear Neighbor letters in support of Brad to your community & network please reach out to [email protected]

 

Cabaret Event with Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Please join us for a party and concert in support of VID-endorsed candidate Brad Hoylman-Sigal for Borough President on Monday, May 19th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe, 407 W. 42nd Street. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the concert begins at 6:00 PM. 

The special VID member ticket price is $75. RSVP HERE!

 

For more info on campaign opportunities, contact Nicole Radke at [email protected].

           

Chris Marte - running for reelection NYC Council, District 1

Phone Bank and Write Postcards to Re-Elect Christopher Marte, Council District 1, and Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney, every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. with Grand Street Dems, Seward Coop Community Room, 266 East Broadway. Bring a laptop, mobile phone, and headphones.

    

Brad Lander - running for NYC Mayor

  • Sign up to volunteer here (canvassing, phonebanking, and more!)
  • For more info on these campaign opportunities contact Jeremy Parkin at [email protected]

Mark Levine - Running for NYC Comptroller

Phonebanking

  • Every Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 pm - 7 pm through the election.
  • RSVP

For info on more  opportunities, contact Thomas Montalbano at [email protected]

 

Jumaane Williams - running for reelection Public Advocate