- C.A.R.E.S.
- Election Series
- Virtual
- Free
- No CE
How can social workers turn advocacy into action and help strengthen civic engagement in their communities?
Join us for the second event of the NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. Election Series, led by the NASW-NY Policy Team. This conversation with leaders from Voting is Social Work and HeadCount will explore the connection between social work, voter engagement, and community mobilization.
Speakers
Shannon R. Lane, LMSW, PhD
Director, Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work (opens in a new tab), University of Connecticut
Shannon will share practical training and resources to help social workers mobilize voters and check their registration status. She'll also highlight ways to get involved with Voting is Social Work, including the Campaign School for Social Workers at UConn and volunteer opportunities.
Tom Bergan
Director of Voter Engagement, HeadCount (opens in a new tab)
Tom will share how HeadCount uses the power of music and live events to engage voters, working with artists and fans at concerts to encourage voter participation. He'll also provide information and resources on current voting issues, including recent redistricting in Southern voting districts, what's on the ballot, and the SAVE Act.
Show your support and solidarity
Attendees will receive a social media toolkit with ready-to-use resources for the Election Series' Chapters Connect: Social Workers for Democracy Day of Action on October 15.
This event does not offer CE credits.
Recording in any form, including AI note-taking apps such as Otter.ai or Zoom AI Companion, is not permitted during NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. events.
Questions or ADA accommodation requests: cares.naswny@socialworkers.org
Frequently asked questions
Is this event free?
Yes. This event is free to attend.
Who is speaking?
Shannon R. Lane, LMSW, PhD, of the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work at UConn, and Tom Bergan of HeadCount.
Does this event offer CE credits?
No. This NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. event does not offer CE credits.
Who can attend?
Social workers, students, and community members interested in voter engagement and civic participation.
Register on Zoom (opens in a new tab)