Focused on people-to-people politics, the Bus Project is a local Oregon nonprofit determined to bring voters out of the woodwork in fun, engaging, and creative ways. Heavily reliant upon volunteer support, the organization focuses on mobilizing activists and championing voter registration among the younger generations, the bus project is probably best known for its wacky candidate forums such as Candidates Gone Wild, which mixes debate with music, talent show competitions, and some pretty colorful costumes.
Come this October, however, the Bus Project takes the costume approach one step farther with Trick or Vote, anticipated to be the nation’s largest nonpartisan Get-Out-The-Vote-Canvass. Scheduled for the one day of the year when households fully expect a knock at the door, Trick or Vote will draw hundreds of costumed volunteers in Oregon alone to knock on doors on October 31st and encourage folks to submit their vote before the November 4th cut-off. The Bus Project sites evidence that peer-to-peer contact can increase voter participation by as much as 8-12%, especially among younger voters. And for many of the costumed volunteers making this contact, Trick or Vote marks the first time they’ve ever volunteered for a political event. All in all, it’s civic engagement at its best – fun, creative, and crucial in making those last-minute connections and encouraging voter turnout before the following Tuesday.
Love democracy and dressing up? Interested in making a difference this election season? You may be too old to trick or treat, but you’re never to old to Trick or Vote! Sign up to volunteer on Halloween for one or both of two scheduled canvasses. The first "after school" round starts at 3:30 and ends around 7:30, the "after work" round starts at 5:00 and ends around 8:30. All volunteers are invited to attend the Ghouls and Goblins Gala post-canvassing, for an epic Halloween dance party to round out the night!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER at www.TrickorVote.org
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