FREEDOM SUMMER VIRGINIA BEACH

Learn. Serve. Organize. Vote.

A citywide civic-engagement program helping Virginia Beach residents understand what is at stake, register or verify their registration, build a voting plan, and take meaningful action int their communities.

The work is underway. Choose how you want to participate.

Next activation: July 18 volunteer matching - Discovery shifts begin July 19

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Choose a Volunteer Role

Virginia Beach Democrats Freedom Summer volunteers supporting voter education, registration, and mobilization.

ATTEND - Join a forum, voter-registration activity, or Weekend Action.

Attend an Event

Take Action

VOLUNTEER - Choose field, event-support, remote, transportation, data, or captain work.

Help Our Outeach

PARTNER - Host, recruit a team, provide transportation, amplify events, or connect us with a trusted community.

Share Your Talents

Every Action Moves a Voter Forward

Freedom Summer VB connects community conversation to voter readiness and sustained participation.

  • EDUCATE - Understand the three constitutional amendments and the choices before the Virginia voters.

  • ENGAGE - Start with trusted conversations, questions, and the concerns people bring with them.

  • REGISTER - Help eligible voters register, verify their status, and understand important deadlines.

  • MOBILIZE - Build a voting plan, remove participation barriers, and act through Election Day.

Operations, data, digital, outreach, accessibility, transportation, partners, campaigns, and volunteer captains make the journey possible.

A Legacy Continues. A New Chapter Begins.

More than sixty years ago, ordinary Americans came together to expand the promise of democracy.

Today, that same spirit of service and civic engagement is inspiring a new generation of volunteers here in Virginia.

Watch this brief introduction to the journey ahead.

What is coming next, new opportunities to volunteer, educate voters, engage our neighborhoods, and help shape Virginia's future.

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WHY FREEDOM SUMMER VIRGINIA BEACH MATTERS

Across Coastal Virginia, civic participation remains uneven. Freedom Summer Virginia Beach is being developed to expand voter education, strengthen registration efforts, and increase participation in local elections.

This is about building long-term civic engagement infrastructure across communities.

BUILT FOR A BROAD CIVIC COALITION

This initiative is designed to engage Virginians across perspectives:

  • Independents focused on accountability and civic participation

  • Progressives committed to expanding access and turnout

  • Community members who believe democracy improves with engagement

The shared goal is simple: more participation, stronger communities, better representation.

WHAT’S COMING NEXT

  • Volunteer registration opportunities

  • Community voter education events

  • Local registration drives

  • Training for civic engagement volunteers

  • Full campaign launch announcement

BE READY WHEN WE LAUNCH

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