By definition, a volunteer is a person who enters into something of his own free will with no promise of compensation. However, there are those who believe that it is by spending ourselves that we become rich.

Margaret Mead commended the volunteer spirit when she said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”

At Travis County, we applaud our volunteers. They raise the production, participation, and enthusiasm in the voting arena. They set an example of selflessness, motivating others with their dedication to this valuable process.

Volunteer Deputy Registrars help demonstrate how “Everyone Counts in Travis County!”

What is a VDR?

Volunteer Deputy Registrars are people who volunteer to serve and assist in registering eligible citizens to vote. They assist by distributing, reviewing, and accepting completed registration applications. They provide a receipt to the applicant. The date of submission of a completed registration application to a Volunteer Deputy Registrar is considered to be the date of submission to the registrar for the purpose of determining the effective date of registration.

Volunteer Deputy Registrars serve for two-year terms expiring on December 31 of even-numbered years. To be eligible for appointment, an individual must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of Travis County, and pledge to accept the following rules:

• Upon receipt of a voter registration application, a VDR must review it for completeness in the applicant's presence. If the application does not contain all the required information including the applicant's signature, the VDR must return the application to the applicant to complete or correct it.
• Upon receipt of a completed voter registration application, the VDR must prepare the tear off receipt which appears at the bottom of the application. The VDR signs the receipt, gives it to the applicant and delivers the application to the voter registration office.
• VDRs must deliver completed voter applications in person to any of five tax office locations within 5 days of receipt. See office hours and all locations here.

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Want to Volunteer?

Here's how to sign up:.

TRAINING AVAILABLE BY INDIVIDUAL OR BY GROUP!

1. Drop by the main office of the Travis County Voter Registrar (5501 Airport Blvd.) weekdays from 7:30 - 5:30.
2. Plan to attend a scheduled training session.on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm or 6:30 pm. Training is conducted in the county clerk's training room at 5501 Airport Blvd. For further information or to schedule a group training, contact Cheryl Reese at 854-9473 x33284.
3. In addition to training, you can preview VDR duties in this brief video.

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Want to Conduct a Voter Drive?

Volunteer Deputy Registrars are encouraged to conduct voter drives in their neighborhood, civic and religious organizations and the community at large. Follow these directions to conduct a voter drive.

Want a Voter Registration Brochure?

Use these brochures in English and in Spanish to help citizens understand the requirements for voter registration.