TRAINING ACTIVITIES
On Your Own
Voter Registration Training (LD25 slide presentations)
Mechanics of Voter Registration
Becoming an Elected Precinct Committee Person
Voter Registration Training (formal Zoom Training)
Zoom training will be conducted by LD25 personnel as needed.
Watch the weekly newsletter for announcement of dates and times.
Arizona Democratic Party Academy
All Courses require online enrollment (free)
Provided by LD25 or 3rd Party Organizations
February 4 (6:00 - 7:30 PM)
Rapid Response Training (provided by Borderlands Initiative and Puente)
Inspired by the organization seen in Minnesota, we are working to strengthen our own community response.
This training will inform participants about how to safely support our neighbors who may be affected by unjust immigration enforcement.
This is in-person training at a location in the Tempe/Mesa area. The exact location will be sent to participants after registration.
Requires registration - use the following link: Rapid Response Training
February 5 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
CEBV Civics Series - Local Government (virtual event)
Learn all about how city and county government works!
This training will include School Boards, City Council, Boards & Commissions, and County Board of Supervisors, and your role in making change!
Requires registration - use the following link: CEBV Civics Series (The link to join will be included with your confirmation email)
February 9 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
Request to Speak Training (What is Request to Speak? How does it work? Why should you use it?)
Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch!
Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills.
It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on the bills that affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor our wishes.
Virtual training on ZOOM
Requires registration - use the following link: Request to Speak Registration
February 12 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
CEBV Civics Series - Law Enforcement and the Court System (virtual event)
Learn all about elected law enforcement officers in Arizona, the Arizona state court system, and your role as a voter in selecting and retaining judges.
Requires registration - use the following link: CEBV Civics Series (The link to join will be included with your confirmation email)
February 16 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
Request to Speak Training (What is Request to Speak? How does it work? Why should you use it?)
Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch!
Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills.
It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on the bills that affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor our wishes.
Virtual training on ZOOM
Requires registration - use the following link: Request to Speak Registration
February 19 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
CEBV Civics Series - Ballot Measures (virtual event)
Learn all about citizen-led ballot measures!
This is a way that citizens of Arizona can have a direct say in which laws are made or repealed at the local and state level.
Requires registration - use the following link: CEBV Civics Series (The link to join will be included with your confirmation email)
February 21 (9:00 - 2:00 PM)
Rural Rising Teach-In Series (Monthly through November 2026)
This is an interactive learning series that explores a different topic each session with an expert in that area.
This is followed by an opportunity to practice engaging in meaningful conversations around that topic, through guided sessions.
Virtual training on ZOOM
Requires registration - use the following link: Rural Rising Teach-In Series
February 21 (1:00 - 2:00 PM)
Saddle Up Saturdays! Party Leaders Call
Open to all Precinct Committee Persons (PCs) and those who wish to become PCs
Precinct Committeeperson's gather round for an exclusive update for Democratic Party PCs and those who are interested in becoming PCs!
Hear directly from your ADP leadership and stay informed on the fight ahead in 2026.
Requires registration - use the following link: Saddle Up Saturdays!
February 23 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
Request to Speak Training (What is Request to Speak? How does it work? Why should you use it?)
Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch!
Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills.
It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on the bills that affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor our wishes.
Virtual training on ZOOM
Requires registration - use the following link: Request to Speak Registration
February 24 (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
The National Immigration Project - Community Defender Training
This training will help community defenders understand how habeas petitions are used in the immigration detention context and go over the
basic elements of a pro se petition for the most common scenarios. This training is for non-attorney advocates, including organizers, and others
supporting detained community members.
Requires registration - use the following link: Register Here
February 25 (5:00 - 7:30 PM)
Worker Power - Nonviolent Direct Action Training
This interactive session equips participants with the principles and practical tools of non-violent direct action. Rooted in a rich history of social
change, the training will cover strategy, group dynamics, creative protest methods, and how to stay grounded and safe during action.
Requires registration - use the following link: Register Here
February 26 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
CEBV Civics Series - AZ Politics: An Incomplete History (virtual event)
Ever asked yourself why Arizona politics is like this?
Attend this training to learn more about Arizona's history and political roots.
Requires registration - use the following link: CEBV Civics Series (The link to join will be included with your confirmation email)
February 28 (12:00 - 3:00 PM)
Las Mujeres Facturan - Free Financial Workshop
Las Mujeres Facturan is a free financial literacy workshop for Latina women designed to help families prepare for tax season.
Use the following link to register for this training: RSVP
February
March
March 2 (6:00 - 6:45 PM)
Maricopa County Democratic Party - Voter Registration Training 101
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Maricopa County Democratic Party! As a volunteer, you'll help register new Democrats
and encourage Independents to make the switch. Whether you're a new or experienced volunteer, there is a place for you! Your help
makes a difference. This training will cover the basics of voter registration and the next steps.
Virtual training - Requires registration - use the following link: Voter Registration Training 101
March 3 (6:00 - 7:00 PM)
Write-In PC Training
This session will walk through the basics of how the write-in process works, how to identify and reach out to potential PCs, and the steps
needed to help interested volunteers successfully file as a write-in candidate. We’ll also cover best practices for tracking responses,
collecting forms, and supporting new PCs through the process.
Sign up for this virtual event using the following link: Write-In PC Training
March 4 (4:00 - 5:00 PM)
Winnable - Become a Local Listener
Join us for The DNC’s Local Listeners Bootcamp, a seven-week virtual training series that will prepare volunteers like you to become trusted,
community-rooted organizers. You’ll become a part of a nationwide, online community to ensure we continue to hear from and understand
what voters are feeling.
In this training program, you’ll learn how to:
👂 Listen deeply and engage people with empathy
🤝 Become a part of a nationwide feedback loop to make sure we continue to hear from and understand what voters are feeling
🏘️ Have effective conversations with friends, family, neighbors, and online communities
🗺️ Navigate frustration, disillusionment, or confusion about politics
🗣️ Talk about what Democrats are doing in ways that resonate locally
💪 Strengthen their community by helping bring more people into the work
Virtual training - Requires registration - use the following link: Local Listener Bootcamp
March 4 (6:00 - 7:00 PM)
AZ Dems - VAN Training: MiniVAN Basics
It's petition season! Come learn about how to set up MiniVAN with Alex, ADP's new data director.
This training will cover:
Setting up a script
Linking MiniVAN campaigns with scripts
The basics of cutting turf
Generating list numbers
Understanding the MiniVAN activity report
Virtual training - Requires registration - use the following link: MiniVAN Basics
March 7 (1:00 - 2:15 PM)
Saddle Up Saturdays! Party Leaders Call
March Saddle Up Saturday Training: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting will lead a training on how to use the Request to Speak system at
the state legislature! Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch! Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets
everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills. It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on
the bills that directly affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor the wishes of us, their constituents.
Virtual event - Requires registration - use the following link: Saddle Up Saturdays!
March 9 (3:00 - 5:00 PM)
Maricopa County Recorder - Deputy Registrar Recertification Seminar
To ensure you are fully prepared to address questions regarding voter registration and the voting process, all Deputy Registrars (DRs) are
required to attend one informational update—either online or at a community-based event—to activate your status for the 2026 election
cycle. Certification lets you volunteer at official MCRO/Elections events, take educational classes, and attend special events.
To attend, Deputy Registrars should respond to an email from the Constituent Service Officer (Matthew Roberts) or contact the Deputy
Registrar at matthew.roberts@maricopa.gov.
March 9 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
Request to Speak Training (What is Request to Speak? How does it work? Why should you use it?)
Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch!
Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills.
It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on the bills that affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor our wishes.
DRs who do not complete this requirement will be placed in inactive status but may reactivate at any time by attending a supplemental
recertification session. Supplemental sessions will be held at the Recorder’s Office in Phoenix in August and October. Deputy Registrars who
have served at a USCIS naturalization ceremony within the past 12 months are exempt from this update requirement.
In person attendance.
Virtual event - Requires registration - use the following link: Request to Speak Registration
March 10 / March 14 (6:00 - 7:00 PM)
MCDP - Precinct Committeeman Training Virtual: 101
This training is for current, new or anyone interested in becoming a precinct committee person. Learn strategies to be an effective
community organizer in your area. Understand how the party structure and political party works. You will be given new tools to engage
voters.
Requires registration - use the following link: PC Training
March 12 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
CEBV Changing the Narrative - Messaging 101
Learn about effective messaging that can inform and persuade and how to create messaging on issues you care about to use in Letters to the
Editor, grassroots organizing, and more!
Virtual training on ZOOM
Requires registration - use the following link: Register
March 19 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
CEBV Changing the Narrative - Media Literacy
The media landscape is changing quickly! Learn how you can identify forms of misinformation, find reliable news sources, and be a savvy
media consumer.
Virtuak event - Requires registration - use the following link: Register
March 23 (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
Request to Speak Training (What is Request to Speak? How does it work? Why should you use it?)
Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch!
Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills.
It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on the bills that affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor our wishes.
Virtual training on ZOOM - Requires registration - use the following link: Request to Speak Registration