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Join AYD for our first new members Social Hour of 2020!
Do you want to meet new people, learn how to get involved, and catch up with your fellow young Dems? Then, come and join us during our monthly socials and feel free to bring a friend because everyone is welcomed!
Our first Monthly Social of 2020 will be Tuesday, January 21st at 6:30 pm at Spider Kelly's in Clarendon for a night of fun! There is street parking available nearby and it's just a short walk from the Clarendon metro station.
We hope to see you there!
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Applications open for AYD Caucus Chairs!
Working within an AYD caucus is a great way to engage with AYD members as well as other organizations around the Arlington community and beyond. In addition, you’ll learn valuable organizing experience and institutional knowledge about the subject mater.
We have seven caucuses:
- Civil Rights and Liberties
- Veterans and Foreign Affairs
- Immigration and Justice
- Healthcare, Education and Environment
- Commerce, Labor, Technology and Finance
- Infrastructure and Development
- Arts, Culture and Entertainment.
Applications for Caucus Chairmanships are open and are due on Feb. 24th. If you are interested, please apply here.
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In honor of Black History Month, join us for the AYD Black Leadership Forum on February 25th at 7pm at NRECA in Ballston!
This meeting will replace our standard monthly meeting with a forum that features local Black community leaders. Speakers to be announced.
We will meet at NRECA (4301 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA) just a short walk from the Ballston metro station.
Have Questions? Email our president, Dan Matthews, at [email protected]
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Opportunity Alert!
Are you excited or know someone that is about voting? A civic engagement non-profit is hiring an office manager to help with organization, an executive assistant for the campaign director, and program managers for different states. There also are internships and fellowships available reach out to Maya Jones at [email protected] if you are interested! She will provide job descriptions, additional details, and set up time to get to know you! |
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Opportunity Alert!
The Census Bureau is looking to hire Enumerators for the 2020 Census. Enumerators are responsible for contacting individuals who do not initially respond to the Census. These are temporary jobs with flexible hours (mostly nights and weekends). Pay is quite competitive. The work will peak in late spring and early summer, so after the presidential primary and before the peak of activity in the general election.
Making sure that everyone is counted by the Census is vital for purposes of political representation and allocating social services. Serving as an enumerator provides a great opportunity to serve your community, especially harder-to-count populations such as lower-income individuals, minorities, immigrants, and young people. The Census has needs throughout Arlington, but particularly in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, Pentagon City / Crystal City, and Shirlington. Apply online at https://2020census.gov/jobs.
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Want to rock the young Dem look? The Arlington Young Democrats have you covered. We’re offering a number of products to our newsletter subscribers including unisex and women’s shirts, hats, and crewnecks. Make sure to pick up some AYD merch to keep you comfy and active this fall.
Purchase your AYD Swag now
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The Arlington Young Democrats, in partnership with Equality Virginia, call on members and allies to volunteer for this important Equality Means Business campaign, which seeks to find local businesses willing to pledge that they will not discriminate against their employees or customers who are members of the LGBTQ community!
Our Arlington community is one of the bluest in the Commonwealth, and it’s time we start living our values through our businesses. But we need help getting the word out!
Volunteer to help AYD contact local businesses in Arlington (in person or by phone) to tell them about this important campaign and help them join! We will provide all volunteers with a sample script to get you started. Sign-up here!
Contact [email protected] with any questions!
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Want to help elect Democrats in less than an hour a month? We're recruiting Arlingtonians who live in apartment and condo complexes to serve as building ambassadors. You'll arrange voter registration events, remind your neighbors about upcoming elections and welcome candidates to visit.
Being a building ambassador is easy and fun! Many of our ambassadors find it a great way to meet their neighbors. Arlington Democrats will provide you with all the help that you need.
Sign up here today!
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If you're interested in learning about more Democratic events in Arlington, visit arlingtondemocrats.org/calendar
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If you are not already a dues-paying member of the Arlington Young Democrats, we encourage you to join here. Dues are $25 for the year. As a member, you will receive exclusive benefits such as the ability to vote in AYD elections, access to VAYDConnect and other state resources, and discounts at Arlington Democratic fundraisers.
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