Student Activism
TCAN’s friends at Democracy Matters can provide you the resources you need to be a student activist for Clean Elections in Texas!
Democracy Matters is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization that lives through several campus chapters all over the United States and focuses on campaign finance reform via Clean Elections. DM provides opportunities to work on campus organizing students and promoting Clean Elections.
In Texas, several groups are now working on comprehensive campaign finance reform, and the time to get involved is now. The campus coordinator for each group gets paid per month, so check out the description of the internship below. Join an existing chapter on your campus or start your own! And always feel free to contact existing campus coordinators about general volunteer opportunities in Texas relating to campaign finance reform.
Chapter Name: Democracy Matters SMU
Location: Southern Methodist University, Dallas
Email: DemocracyMustangs@gmail.com
Campus Coordinator: Cody Meador
Notes: Please email us or contact Cody at 214-893-0352 or CodyLM@gmail.com!! Or look for us on Facebook – the group is called “Democracy Matters — SMU Chapter.”
Internships Available
Want to get paid to make a difference? Under the mentorship of Democracy Matters staff, campus interns:
- build coalitions of student activists on campus
- organize teach-ins on money in politics
- run workshops in local high schools
- coordinate with other colleges and organizations in sponsoring reform legislation
- lobby and educate elected officials about campaign finance reform
- run petition drives and door-to-door canvasses to educate students on the issue of money in politics
- and more!
Democracy Matters provides undergraduate interns with a stipend of $750 per semester, professional support, a wide range of materials, funding for campus activities, and opportunities to participate in regional and national conferences.
Applicants should have a commitment to social change and some organizing experience. No expertise in campaign finance reform is required. Forward your resume and a cover letter to the address below. Your cover letter should address: (1) why your campus is a good place for a Democracy Matters chapter, (2) how your experiences have led you to an interest in this position, (3) how you would carry out Democracy Matters programs on your campus and in the community; and (4) how you and your campus will benefit from joining Democracy Matters.
Reach us via the Contact Us page of our website or send an email to Joan Mandle at joanm@democracymatters.org.
