Student Elections Ambassador Program (SEAP)

The Student Elections Ambassador Program (SEAP) empowers young people in Marin County to lead the way in civic engagement.

Launched in 2018 by a local high school student in partnership with the Marin County Elections Department, SEAP has grown into a countywide, youth-led program open to all high school and college students who live or go to school in Marin County.

Through training, hands-on experience, and peer-to-peer outreach, Student Elections Ambassadors gain real-world knowledge about voter registration, pre-registration, and the importance of participating in democracy. Then, they bring that knowledge back to their schools and communities to inspire others.

SEAP is a collaboration between the Marin County Elections Department, the League of Women Voters of Marin County, and the Marin County Office of Education. Together, we provide support, resources, and meaningful opportunities for civic-minded youth to make an impact.

The Student Elections Ambassador Program (SEAP) has two core goals:

1. Increase youth voter participation by pre-registering and registering eligible students in Marin County.
2. Promote a culture of civic engagement by empowering young people to take an active role in local, state, and federal elections — and to inspire their peers to do the same.

As a Student Elections Ambassador, you’ll gain valuable experience and recognition while making a real impact in your community. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Build your leadership skills and confidence
• Collaborate with other students or work on your own
• Get guidance from a League of Women Voters advisor
• Earn county-wide recognition
• Log community service hours
• Enjoy flexibility — participate as your schedule allows
• Bring your creativity to outreach — follow proven strategies or create your own path
• Receive a free League of Women Voters of Marin County membership if desired (open to all genders)
• Strengthen democracy by inspiring your peers

Whether you're looking to boost your college applications, build confidence, or simply make a difference, SEAP gives you the tools to lead.

As an Ambassador, you’ll take the lead in organizing outreach and engaging your peers — with plenty of support and resources along the way.

Throughout the year, Ambassadors are expected to:

• Attend at least one in-person planning meeting (next is 2/25/2026 at 5pm)
• Participate in at least two outreach activities or events during the academic year
• Respond to messages from the elections department, your League of Women Voters advisor, and SEAP student leaders
• Share feedback and details about your outreach efforts with the elections department
• Help spread the word and encourage other students to get involved with SEAP
• Complete the End of Year Survey to receive credit for your volunteer hours

We’ll provide you with everything you need — from materials to support — to pre-register and register voters, host events, and help build a more informed and engaged youth electorate.

You will be applying through the County of Marin Volunteer Program application.

Here is what you need to know when filling out this form:

1. Application Type
   • Select:Individual Form
2. Type of Volunteer Service
   • Select:Student Intern
3. What would you like to do and what skills do you have?
   • In the text box, type:
     SEAP or Student Elections Ambassador Program
4. Availability
   • Select:1 to 4 hours per week
     (Know that we do not expect this level of time commitment every week for SEAP participants, it’s just the minimum the form allows)
5. Emergency Contact
   • Provide at least one emergency contact.
     • If you're under 18, this should be a parent or guardian.
     • Include name, relationship, phone number and email
6. Submit the Form
   • Once everything is filled out, hit Submit at the bottom of the form.

Need Help?

If you have any trouble completing the application, please contact the Marin County Elections Department at 415 473-6456 for assistance.

👉 To begin your application process, go to Volunteer Registration

To officially become a Student Elections Ambassador, you will complete the following steps after submitting the County Volunteer Application:

1. Consent & Photo Release Form
   You (and a parent or guardian, if you're under 18) will receive a digital DocuSign form to your email to review and sign.
2. State-Mandated Online Training
   Once your consent form is complete, you’ll be sent a link to a required California sexual harassment prevention training. This takes about 1 hour to complete.
3. Volunteer Agreement Form
   After completing the above training, email your certificate as directed and you’ll receive a second DocuSign form — the County Volunteer Agreement — to be signed by you (and your parent/guardian, if under 18).
4. SEAP Online Training
   Finally, you’ll receive access to the Student Elections Ambassador online training, which takes about 30 minutes, is self-paced and best completed on a desktop computer. (If you participated in SEAP last year and previously completed this training, you do not need to repeat it.)
5. Submit Your Certificate
   After finishing the SEAP training, follow the instructions to submit your certificate by email. Once it’s received, your enrollment in the SEAP program is official!

Your voice matters — and your leadership can help others find theirs. SEAP is where it starts.