Poll Chaplain & Digital Democracy Chaplain Sign-Up

November 3, 2026 | What Happens Next?
After you register, you'll receive an email with available virtual training dates and instructions for selecting the session that works best for you.

To serve as a Poll Chaplain or Digital Democracy Chaplain, volunteers are asked to:

Attend one required virtual training
Participate in the in-person gathering to receive your badge, materials, team assignment, and service location
Receive final Election Day information and next steps before serving

Thank you for joining Healing Democracy. We look forward to serving alongside you as we help create a grounded, compassionate, and nonpartisan election season.
 
 
 
 
 
Poll Chaplain & Digital Chaplain Information

Poll Chaplain & Digital Democracy Chaplain Sign-Up (Nonpartisan)
Led by Interfaith Movement Chaplains


Healing Democracy Initiative



Thank you for your interest in serving as a Poll Chaplain or Digital Democracy Chaplain through Healing Democracy.


Together, we help create a grounded, compassionate, and nonpartisan election season by accompanying people where democracy is happening, both at polling places and in online spaces.


No prior experience is required. We provide the training, support, and community. You bring your presence.


Training details, locations, and participation links will be sent to registered volunteers as the training dates approach.


What You'll Learn



  • The role of Poll and Digital Democracy Chaplains

  • Grounded presence and trauma-informed care

  • De-escalation and compassionate communication

  • Election Day expectations and resources



Who Can Participate?


Anyone who wants to help create a more grounded, caring election season.


No prior experience, ordination, or formal title is required. We welcome community members, students, faith leaders, organizers, retirees, and anyone committed to serving with compassion, respect, and a nonpartisan spirit.



Commitment


Volunteers are asked to:



  • Attend one required training

  • Indicate Election Day availability

  • Serve with compassion, respect, and a nonpartisan presence


Assignments and additional details will be shared after training.



Why This Matters



People experience democracy in many ways. Whether at the polls or online, Healing Democracy equips volunteers to offer a calm, compassionate presence that helps people feel welcomed, respected, and supported.


How Would You Like to Serve?
Please select all that apply.
Final Commitment

By signing up, you understand that: (Required checkbox)



  • I will attend a training before being assigned to a polling location

  • I will serve as a calm, respectful, and non-partisan presence

  • This is a volunteer role rooted in community care

  • Shift assignments and locations will be shared after training

Please select all that apply.

Description

November 3, 2026
What Happens Next?
After you register, you'll receive an email with available virtual training dates and instructions for selecting the session that works best for you.

To serve as a Poll Chaplain or Digital Democracy Chaplain, volunteers are asked to:

Attend one required virtual training
Participate in the in-person gathering to receive your badge, materials, team assignment, and service location
Receive final Election Day information and next steps before serving

Thank you for joining Healing Democracy. We look forward to serving alongside you as we help create a grounded, compassionate, and nonpartisan election season.