We are only as numerous, strong, and diverse as our membership!  The overall goal of this committee is to expand and strengthen the base of active Democrats in the legislative district, ensuring a vibrant and engaged membership that can effectively support Democratic candidates and initiatives.  We seek volunteers for the Membership & Outreach Committee to do the following:

• Recruitment: Actively seek new members to join the WA State 45^th District Democrats through voter registration events, listening to our community, providing information and encouraging participation.
• Welcome and Orientation: Warmly welcome new members and provide them with information and resources to get involved.
• Retention: Develop and implement strategies to keep members engaged and involved.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Ensure the organization reflects the diversity of the community it serves.
• Volunteer Referral: Refer members interested in volunteering to various committees.
• Communication: Develop and implement (with the Communications Committee) strategies to keep members informed about party activities, events, and opportunities for involvement.
• Outreach Programs: Create initiatives to reach underrepresented or disengaged voters in the district.  This would be a great role if you are part of a community not currently well-represented – including but not limited to LGBT, disability, youth and racial or other cultural communities.
• Partnerships: Build relationships with local community organizations, advocacy groups and allied organizations.  Partner with these organizations to find new members.
• Fundraising Support: Partner with the Fundraising Committee to assist in membership-based fundraising efforts.
• Feedback collection: Gather input from members to improve the organization’s effectiveness and responsiveness.
• Accessibility & Inclusivity: Develop best practices and identify tools to ensure that meetings, events, communications, and operations of the 45^th District Democrats are accessible and inclusive.

This offers a unique internship opportunity to college students interested in organizing, government or public policy.  Membership is the beating heart of the Democratic Party, and developing a broad, diverse, and inclusive membership is the resource from which we fulfill many of our other roles and responsibilities.