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Registration Website Now Open For Democratic National Convention Volunteers

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The registration website is now open for business for those who want to volunteer when the Democratic National Convention comes to Philadelphia this summer.

"Volunteers do not have to align with the Democratic party," said volunteer director Hannah Tran.

Partly because the host committee is non-profit and non-partisan, but also because such a large-scale, complex event like the nominating convention requires good ambassadors of the area, says Tran.

"We'll need 10,000 volunteers to help the city shine as much as possible," said Tran.

So far, more than 3,700 people have registered accounts, noting their skills and the roles in which they'd like to serve.

"We have opportunities for folks who are looking for more behind the scenes operational work, so you could help man our call center and respond to some web-based inquiries, or help us set up with some of our events," said Tran.

They're reaching out to those with specialized expertise, such as in the area of Information Technology.

Tran says there are also greeter positions available at the airport, 30th Street, and at host committee parties.

"It's a great opportunity to be a part of a historic political process in a very historic city," said Tran.

LINK: https://2016dncvol.my-trs.com

 

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