15 HOURS FINDING COMMON GROUND AS BOARD OF ELECTION VOLUNTEERS
Civic Duty: Responsibility toward the society or place in which you live. As my third and final blog installment third and final blog installment about Civic Duty and volunteering for the Board of Elections, the primaries took place last week in my home state of New Jersey. Across the state, a diverse group of volunteers were put into action, united by a common purpose. Our duties transcended political affiliations and party lines. We were tasked with upholding the integrity of our democratic process, ensuring that every vote is counted and every voice is heard. In the heat of partisan politics, it's easy to forget that we are all united by a common purpose: to serve our communities and uphold the principles of democracy. My recent 15-hour volunteer experience for the Board of Elections was not just a duty but a profound journey of personal growth and understanding. Working alongside fellow volunteers from the Republican and Democratic parties, I was struck by the trans