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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, we applaud our county 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 Registrars help demonstrate how “Everyone Counts in Travis County!”
View brief
instructional video that covers VDR basics.
Deputy registrars are people who volunteer
to serve and assist in registering eligible citizens to vote.
Volunteer deputy registrars assist by distributing, reviewing, and
accepting completed registration applications. 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, a volunteer deputy registrar must be 18 years of age
or older and accept the following duties:
- Upon receipt of a registration application, a volunteer deputy registrar
shall review it for completeness in the applicant's presence. If the
application does not contain all the required information and the required
signature, the volunteer deputy shall return the application to the
application for completion and resubmission.
- On receipt of a completed registration application, the deputy registrar
shall prepare the tear off receipt. The volunteer deputy shall sign
the receipt and give it to the applicant and deliver the application
to the voter registration office.
- Deliver completed voter applications to the any of five office locations
within 5 days of receipt. See office hours and all
locations here.
Here's how to sign up:.
- Print, sign and mail the online
form. (En Español)
- Drop by the main office of the Travis County Voter Registrar (5501
Airport Blvd.) weekdays from 7:30 - 5:30. OR, drop by any of the satellite
locations which ar open from 8 - 5 weekedays. See all
locations here.
- Sign up for Volunteer
Deputy Registrar electronic updates
This form must be printed, signed and
mailed.
Printable
Application Form
Si prefiere la version en Español de la solicitud
para registro de votante, pulse aqui.
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.
Use these brochures in
English and in Spanish to
help citizens understand the requirements for voter registration.
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