WE EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF DEMOCRACY

WE ARE ON A MISSION

Youth Vote provides a non-partisan venue for empowering youth to vote and be involved in the democratic process. Youth Vote is dedicated to providing young people, teachers, educators and the community with the relevant tools to reach this goal.

Are you interested in learning more about civic engagement? Do you care about making a difference in your community, but you're maybe still searching for the right place to get started? Are you interested in a career in government, current affairs, o
We are so grateful to @communitycouncils for inviting us to table with them this past weekend at @ywcaak 's Paint Spenard Orange event! Thank you @_bella.g.c_ for joining the table to rep #AnchorageYouthVote!
#ICYMI: There are only 17 days left to apply for the 2025-2026 AY @anchorageassembly Youth Representative position! Applications close on May 31! This is an opportunity for any local youth aged 16 - 19 years old to learn about local government and c
@govdunleavy, please sign HB 69 into law. Our state's future depends on it.
It's been a hot minute since we've checked in! Life moves very fast, especially in high school! One thing that's important for everyone to know is that our team doesn't only make time for #AnchorageYouthVote special projects and our Sunday afternoon
The results are in! Nearly 4,000 youth from around Anchorage weighed in on who should be our next U.S. President and U.S. Representative, what the outcomes of Ballot Measures 1 and 2 should be, and where they stand on other local issues. Read through
We are so grateful to everyone who came out tonight to our Candidate Forum Watch Party Reception! We would like to thank the peers and parents who made the time to come to tonight's event, to @alaskateenmedia for their support with our video, and to
FIRST TIME VOTERS: Find all of the information you need to vote at elections.alaska.gov! DM us if you have any questions we can help you with! #YouthVoteMatters #YouthVoiceMatters #PowerAtThePolls
Every election cycle since 2000, Youth Vote has hosted a Candidate Forum and Mock Election to expose Anchorage-area students to our modern democratic election process, and engage them in learning about one of their most important civic duties: voting
***APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!!!*** Empowering Youth Voice to End Bullying Grants are specifically intended to support youth-led projects for middle and high school students that meet specific goals, including: a) Promote respect and inclusion; b) In
What we think about at night 🧐 Luckily, Youth Vote is here to help! We've been posting videos from our series on civil discourse to our Instagram and Facebook feeds! Scroll on through to watch them now! #youthvote #youthvoice #meme #anchorage #ala
A behind the scenes photo of our 2016 candidate forum 👀 We love projects that connect youth with issues and topics that matter to them! #youthvote #youthvoice #candidateforum #throwback #anchorage #alaska
We are looking for a co-conspirator to run programming and support the work of Anchorage’s young people. The position is hybrid part time, and contract based. Anchorage Youth Vote is a youth-run organization based in Anchorage. Our mission is
🧐 We think you'll enjoy our trade offer... #youthvote #youthvoice #meme #vote #anchorage #alaska
#throwbackthurday to when Youth Vote presented at the International Bullying Prevention Association Conference in 2019! 🤩💙 #youthvote #youthvoice #bullyingprevention #anchorage #alaska #chicago

Find Us on Social Media!

Facebook: /AnchorageYouthVote

Instagram: @ancyouthvote

We are always welcoming new members!

If you are an Anchorage youth, between the ages of 13-21, with an interest in exploring/growing your leadership skills and pursuing civic engagement, we want you at our table!

Anchorage Youth Vote members meet WEEKLY with an adult facilitator to work on self-generated projects that aim to increase civic awareness and engagement amongst their peers, friends, family, trusted adults, and community.

If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that sets you apart from the pack AND helps you gain valuable volunteer experience and skills, consider joining us!

Send an email to anchorageyouthvote@gmail.com with your name, school, a picture of your school ID, and a couple sentences about why you want to join Anchorage Youth Vote, and our adult facilitator, David, wil

 
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YouthLINK

Find local, youth-centered resources on a wide variety of topics on our instagram @ancyouthlink. Click below for more!

Have a topic in mind that YOU want to see more information on? Send us an email at anchorageyouthvote@gmail.com to let us know!

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“Advocacy is so much about empowering yourself and others. It is the essence of helping those around you with your unique and special voice in a way that can undeniably change the world for the better.”

— Tuan Graziano, Youth Vote Member Since 2014

 

Learn how you can take action to become more involved.