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How to Be a DNC Neighborhood Ambassador

Posted on January 31, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Sidney Madden

Sidney Madden

The Democratic National Convention logo at the United Center this summer

The Democratic National Convention will take place at the United Center this summer. (Scott Olson / Getty)

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Prep for this summer’s Democratic National Convention is well underway — including recruitment for neighborhood ambassadors in each of Chicago’s 77 community areas and some nearby suburbs.

What Will Neighborhood Ambassadors Do?

With hopes of attracting 12,000 volunteers for the multi-day event, DNC organizers are asking neighborhood ambassadors to recruit at least 50 volunteers for the convention.

That’s in addition to ambassadors hosting outreach events and acting as liaisons between the DNC and the community.

Who Should Apply?

Organizers are seeking out residents with high school diplomas who have a history of community leadership and are ready to volunteer 5–10 hours a week.

Why Apply?

While being an ambassador isn’t a paid position, there are cash prizes and priority volunteer assignments.

👀 Plus, how we think the DNC is gonna go down
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