Youth Voter Activation
The VOICE project states that, “All adolescents undergo fundamental biological, cognitive, and social changes that allow them to begin thinking hypothetically and abstractly about themselves and the world around them. Also, during this period, optimism rules over pessimism. As seen through student-led demonstrations by youth from Parkland, Florida to Oakland, California, civic engagement is an opportune venue to flex newfound identities and ideals at this ripe age of possibilities. Combining hope with the power to address complex issues of today can have lasting effects on young people and society as a whole.” The Myron L Rolle Foundation believes in the power of the youth vote and facilitating this group’s efforts in making a change in the world.
Organize and perform voter registration in Central Florida’s higher educational institutions. These registration initiatives are intended to encourage and increase participation in Local, State and Federal elections in addition to educating participants on voter guidelines and recent changes to the voting process.
The target audiences are primarily the student athletes and secondarily the general student population.
The voter registration program will be delivered at athletic events, specific team and organization meetings and pop-up stations throughout the campus.
We engage professional non-partisan organizations operating the Voter Registration sector. Also we utilize the expertise of the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office.
“The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.”
Program Initiatives:
Conducted multiple sessions at the University of Central Florida Orlando Campus that resulted in over 2,400 first-time registrations.
· In addition to general student population pop-ups, specific team presentations included men and women basketball, football, women rowing, women volleyball and track and field.
· Organized an on-campus football game day registration.
· Conducted a campus walk-about registration.
