Virginia is for Voters

Description

Join the Madison Center and JMU Community Service-Learning for and alternative weekend break and travel to our Commonwealth’s capitol to learn about the census and voting rights! We’re partnering with Virginia Civic Engagement Table (VCET) to help with voter and 2020 Census education and engagement at the State Fair in Richmond. We will also meet with the Secretary of the Commonwealth to hear about how the Virginia Complete Count Commission is working as a trusted voice and resource to educate, empower, and engage all communities for the purpose of ensuring that everyone who lives in the Commonwealth of Virginia is counted in the 2020 Census. Drop by Community Service-Learning in SSC 2100, M-F 8am-5pm to apply.

Involvement

Involves Students, Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Regional US Scope

Date

10/4-6/2019

Frequency

One Time Only

Areas of Engagement

Civic Engagement

Format

Service Learning

On/Off campus

Off campus