Get Involved
Our Democracy, Our Country, and your Community right here in Shawnee County NEED your involvement, now more than ever. Thank you for finding us! Please find a way to put your skills, time, and talents to work to restore some sanity, empathy, progressive ideas — and some Checks & Balances — to our government by electing more Democrats.
Consider a volunteer position today!
The Shawnee County Democratic Party office is located at:
5350 SW 17th St, in Topeka, Kansas; and are currently open on Tuesdays & Fridays, 10am to 2pm. We would love to meet you.
Ideally, you should contact us by email at chair@sncodemocrats.org first, so we can be sure that the person you need to speak to about your volunteer position is available. Please let us know about your talents, your schedule, and anything else that might be relevant, so we can put you to work in the best ways possible, where you can make the biggest difference.
It is time to Do Something.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Office Assistance: Greet office visitors, answer office phone calls, put together yard signs, write postcards, other odd jobs around the office.
- Work on a Campaign: Promotes Shawnee County Democrats, boosts community involvement (volunteering, GOTV, donations), and educates voters, knock doors, and hand out flyers.
- Help at Annual Events: Key events include the Bean Feed, Summer Picnic, and local parades.
- Assist with Get Out The Vote Efforts: Make phone calls, text banking, write postcards and knock doors.
Become a Precinct Leader Today!
The Shawnee County Democratic Party has many vacant precinct committee positions that need to be filled.
Contact us today by email at chair@sncodemocrats.org and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Shawnee County has many vacant precinct committee positions that need to be filled. The most current list of Democratic Precinct Men and Women is viewable HERE.
Don’t know your precinct number? Look it up on the precinct map HERE!
Download and print this form to signup to be a precinct leader. You can bring it to our office for notarization.
You can also have it notarized elsewhere and mail it to the Shawnee County Election Office:
Shawnee County Election Office
3420 SW Van Buren
Topeka, KS 66611
Become a Committee Member Today!
The Shawnee County Democratic Party has openings for committee positions.
Contact us today by email at chair@sncodemocrats.org and let us know what your interests are from the following list –>
Committees seeking new members:
- Communications: Maintains the website, manages social media, designs graphics and flyers, sends newsletters, produces short videos, and handles other communications tasks.
- Events: Promotes Shawnee County Democrats, boosts community involvement (volunteering, GOTV, donations), and educates voters. Key events include the Bean Feed, summer picnic and local parades.
- Rules and Bylaws: Reviews and recommends amendments to rules and bylaws, conducts voting, and should include members familiar with parliamentary procedure.
- Steering: Advises the County Chair and Executive Board on strategy, identifies key issues and opportunities, and ensures the organization remains effective and trusted. This committee meets every two years.
Consider Making a Donation!
Join the Club with a secure contribution through Act Blue! If you have questions about the Club, email us or use our Contact Page to get in touch.
Donation Opportunities
- INDIVIDUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP
$25 per year per member ($10 for students) - FAMILY CLUB MEMBERSHIP
$50-$99 per year per family - GOVERNOR JOAN FINNEY CLUB MEMBERSHIP
$100-$249 per year per family, company, or organization. - GOVERNOR GEORGE DOCKING CLUB MEMBERSHIP
$250-$499 per year per family, company, or organization. - GEORGIA NEESE CLARK GRAY CLUB MEMBERSHIP
$500 and up per year per family, company, or organization.
Consider Running for Office Today!
The Shawnee County Democratic Party would love to see no Republican run unopposed in Shawnee County ever again. It is time to flip Kansas Blue.
Contact us today by email at chair@sncodemocrats.org and let us know what you might consider running for. It is time to Do Something.
Public Service Opportunities:
- Your Local School Board: Maintains the website, manages social media, designs graphics and flyers, sends newsletters, produces short videos, and handles other communications tasks.
- Your Local City Council: Promotes Shawnee County Democrats, boosts community involvement (volunteering, GOTV, donations), and educates voters. Key events include the Bean Feed, summer picnic, First Friday Art Walk, and local parades.
- Shawnee County Commissioners: Reviews and recommends amendments to rules and bylaws, conducts voting, and should include members familiar with parliamentary procedure.
- District Attorney: Advises the County Chair and Executive Board on strategy, identifies key issues and opportunities, and ensures the organization remains effective and trusted.
- Shawnee County Sheriff: Advises the County Chair and Executive Board on strategy, identifies key issues and opportunities, and ensures the organization remains effective and trusted.
- Shawnee County Treasurer: Advises the County Chair and Executive Board on strategy, identifies key issues and opportunities, and ensures the organization remains effective and trusted.
- And more…