Application Form - Voting Rights Alliance

I warrant and represent that I am participating in this non-partisan project to improve the election process, promote voter enfranchisement, and ensure that every vote counts as intended by the voters. I will not disrupt the election process or interfere in any way with the legal duties of poll workers and election officials. I understand the Election Protection Program is a non-partisan effort and agree that during my volunteer shift I will not elicit or convey to any person seeking assistance any partisan information. I have read, understand, and agree to the Election Protection Program privacy policy described herein. To the extent that information disclosed to me by a caller to the Hotline or by personnel working for the Election Protection Program is confidential or private in nature, I will not disclose such information without prior written authorization, including posting via social media. Additionally, in the event that any confidential information or material relating to the law firms or organizations that are hosting and supporting Election Protection Program activities is disclosed to me, whether or not such disclosure is voluntary or accidental, I shall not make any further disclosure of any such information or material.

I shall keep confidential and follow established online incident reporting procedures for handling of certain information, such as personally-identifiable information about callers who report election incidents. I will not redistribute private emails or other private communications without prior written permission from the person(s) whose private information would be disclosed by my actions. While acting as an Election Protection volunteer or otherwise acting in the name of Election Protection, I will not make partisan political statements in support of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, posts on Facebook or a blog, tweeting, texting or other forms of verbal or written communication. I will not knowingly engage in illegal distribution practices when posting incidents and other information into the online incident reporting system. Some examples of illegal distribution are: posting large portions of copyrighted material; posting libelous material; posting material that knowingly aids in a crime; posting a credit card number; or posting passwords. I will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the online incident reporting system nor use it to gain unauthorized access to other systems. I will not use the online incident reporting system to harass individuals or organizations.

I understand and acknowledge that I may be personally liable for any negligent of intentional acts or omissions by me causing injury to others, including but not limited to: (i) unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential or private information; (ii) unauthorized use of copyrighted material; and/or (iii) any other violation of this Code of Conduct. I will not seek indemnification from, or otherwise to hold liable, the Voting Rights Alliance, or any of its partners, for any such conduct by me that results in a claim by third parties against me. I understand that any violation of this Code of Conduct may result in termination of my volunteer status and may have other negative consequences.

In addition, I agree to follow the established protocols for issue resolution and voter follow-up and coordinate with leadership.

I understand that any violation of this Code of Conduct may result in termination of my volunteer status and may have other negative consequences.