Faiths United to Save Democracy (FUSD) believes that everyone is created in the image of God and deserves to vote in free, fair, and safe elections. With violence threatened at the polls in many states during the 2024 Elections, our multifaith, multi-racial, intergenerational poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers, will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens (Genesis 1.27; Matthew 5:9).

 

Poll Chaplain / Peacekeepers are committed to serving in FUSD priority polling sites in designated cities in AL, AZ, FL, GA, MI, NC, OH, PA, TX, and WI. Preference is given to high-priority polling sites in areas of greatest need during early voting and election day (November 5). 

 

PLEASE NOTE: FUSD will only certify and provide identification, polling assignments, and ground support for those who sign up to serve as Poll Chaplain / Peacekeepers in priority states and polling locations.

 

GUIDELINES ARE BELOW: 

• Poll Chaplains / Peacekeepers include ordained and lay leaders. 

• FUSD does not provide transportation or stipends to volunteer Poll Chaplain / Peacekeepers. 

• FUSD requests 6-hour shifts per volunteer, with time preferences to be indicated during sign-up for early voting and election day. 

• FUSD encourages a "buddy system" in which volunteers may complete the training together and be assigned to the same polling site. 

• FUSD is working with diverse national partners on the Poll Chaplain / Peacekeeper campaign to protect vulnerable voters.  

 

FAITH LEADERS OUTSIDE FUSD PRIORITY STATES AND POLLING SITES: Those outside the ten FUSD priority states may attend the FUSD Poll Chaplain / Peacekeeper Training and utilize 1866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) for support on election days. However, they will not be FUSD certified; receive identification; or be assigned to polling sites.