2007.05.23: May 23, 2007: Headlines: COS - South Africa: Politics: Democrats Work: South Africa RPCV Jason Carter is a co-Founder of Democrats Work and on the Board of Directors
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2007.05.23: May 23, 2007: Headlines: COS - South Africa: Politics: Democrats Work: South Africa RPCV Jason Carter is a co-Founder of Democrats Work and on the Board of Directors
South Africa RPCV Jason Carter is a co-Founder of Democrats Work and on the Board of Directors
He is the author of “Power Lines: Two Years on South Africa’s Borders,” a book about his Peace Corps service in South Africa (1998 to 2001), which was published by National Geographic Books. Among other writings is an article about Christian faith and political life that will be published in the Georgia Law Review this fall. Jason’s father, Jack, was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nevada in 2006. His grandparents are Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. He lives in Georgia with his wife, Kate, and their newborn son, Henry.
South Africa RPCV Jason Carter is a co-Founder of Democrats Work and on the Board of Directors
Jason Carter is a co-Founder of Democrats Work. He has had an active role in many aspects of politics and service. He worked as a field organizer for the Harvey Gantt for Senate campaign in 1996, helped found the Red Clay Democrats (an organization of Democratic young professionals in Atlanta), and served on the Georgia Democratic Party’s State Committee. He is the author of “Power Lines: Two Years on South Africa’s Borders,” a book about his Peace Corps service in South Africa (1998 to 2001), which was published by National Geographic Books. Among other writings is an article about Christian faith and political life that will be published in the Georgia Law Review this fall. Jason’s father, Jack, was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nevada in 2006. His grandparents are Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. He lives in Georgia with his wife, Kate, and their newborn son, Henry.
About Democrats Work
The mission of Democrats Work is to mobilize grassroots Democrats to perform community service projects . . . as Democrats. DW connects Democratic volunteers with visible, tangible service projects in their communities – cleaning up parks, painting schools, building houses, sponsoring soccer tournaments, helping at church bake sales. With DW, for the first time, Democrats have a sustainable infrastructure to keep our volunteers and supporters visible and active during the "off season."
To achieve its mission, DW partners with Democratic and progressive organizations – including local clubs, state and county parties, and local chapters of national organizations, campaigns and elected officials – to get their members and supporters to volunteer for local service projects as part of a Democrat-branded “Work Crew.” DW provides the tools to help Democrats organize successful service events in their communities and the logistical support to increase the visibility of those efforts.
All DW activities advance four main goals:
1. Make tangible contributions to increase the visibility of Democrats at the local level. We want to show our neighbors that Democrats get things done, making improvements that people can point to and say: "The Democrats did that for this community." We associate Democrats with service so when there is a need in the community, people will say, “Call the Democrats, they always have people who can help.”
2. Engage the grassroots during non-election time to keep folks active and involved. Instead of asking people to get involved every two or four years, we tap into that energy year-round and “keep the band together.”
3. Reach out to people who might not otherwise get involved in purely “political” activities, but share our values. Not everyone wants to hand out campaign literature or phone bank or even wants to work for a particular candidate, but they are willing to paint a school or clean up a park with their friends.
4. Build a unified stable of motivated and easily mobilized volunteers who can help candidates win elections.
In the short term, DW seeks to foster the civic participation of Democrats in their communities. In the long term, DW aims to transform our nation’s politics: instead of money, we offer work; instead of message, we offer action. In the end, DW envisions a new type of politics: a politics of service. Join us!
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