Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
Bilingual Volunteers Needed for Voter Hotline (1-888-API-VOTE)
Assist voters with election-related issues, especially in specific Asian languages.
Posted September 24, 2026
Background & Context
In order to fully participate in our democracy, Asian Americans must exercise the right to vote in local, state, and national elections. We work to eliminate discriminatory barriers to voting and to increase access to the ballot for all voters.
Advancing Justice | AAJC and APIA Vote run a hotline where voters can get answers to their questions about voting and receive assistance in nine Asian languages. Call 1-888-API-VOTE or 1-888-274-8683 for assistance. Assistance is available in Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi and Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
WHEN: Thursday, October 15 to Tuesday, November 3
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS:
Early Voting
- Weekdays: 12:00 – 3:00 pm ET / 11:00 am – 2:00 pm CT / 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
- Weekends: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET / 8:00 am – 11:00 am CT / 6:00 am – 9:00 am PT
Election Day (November 3)
- 8:45 am - 1:00 pm ET / 7:45 am - 12:00 pm CT / 5:45 am - 10:00 am PT
- 12:45 pm - 5:00 pm ET / 11:45 am - 4:00 pm CT / 9:45 am - 2:00 pm PT
EQUIPMENT AND PREREQUISITES: Computer and internet connection. Volunteers must complete an on-demand training provided by Lawyers Committee to familiarize themselves with the hotline resources, protocols, and platforms. When you log in, calls will be directed to you through our platform. During your shift you can continue to do other tasks but we ask that you make yourself available during your shift to answer any calls that come through.
Immediate Problem
The hotline will provide Asian American and Pacific Islander voters with answers to the questions they have around early voting options, where to vote, potential issues accessing interpretation needs, and more.
Work & Deliverables
We need volunteers to support 3 hour shifts for the hotline, especially in Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi and Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. NO knowledge or experience in elections or voting is required. We provide each volunteer with the necessary training.
Preparation Phase
- Start here: https://lawyerscommittee.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/44
- Click on any shift and "Register Now"
- Create and verify your account
- Read and sign the Election Protection Hotline Volunteer Rights and Code of Conduct
- Watch for an e-mail with instructions to activate your Okta account and another on next steps
- Complete the 2026 Hotline Volunteer Training
- Review the "EP Hotline - Important Next Steps & Registration Confirmation" email
- Sign up for your shifts, clicking on the specific language hotline you can support: https://lawyersc
Collaboration Phase
- Help voters on a range of issues, from finding their polling place to connecting them to resources
- Log information gathered during the call in our tracking system
- Report to hotline "captains" on emerging issues
Wrap Up
- Clean up summary notes and outcomes from each call in tracking system
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
Rooted in the dreams of immigrants and inspired by the promise of opportunity, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) advocates for an America in which all Americans can benefit equally from, and contribute to, the American dream. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights for Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national 501 (c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 in Washington, D.C. Advancing Justice | AAJC is the voice for the Asian American community – the fastest-growing population in the U.S. – fighting for our civil rights through education, litigation, and public policy advocacy. We serve to empower our communities by bringing local and national constituencies together and ensuring Asian Americans are able to participate fully in our democracy.
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
Rooted in the dreams of immigrants and inspired by the promise of opportunity, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC (Advancing Justice | AAJC) advocates for an America in which all Americans can benefit equally from, and contribute to, the American dream. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights for Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national 501 (c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 in Washington, D.C. Advancing Justice | AAJC is the voice for the Asian American community – the fastest-growing population in the U.S. – fighting for our civil rights through education, litigation, and public policy advocacy. We serve to empower our communities by bringing local and national constituencies together and ensuring Asian Americans are able to participate fully in our democracy.