National Bar Assn: National Day of Action
National Day of Action
On Election Day, the National Bar Association will show up—together.
The NBA National Day of Action will activate our members, Affiliates, Regions, Sections, and Divisions across the country in support of voters and Election Protection.
Through our partnership with the National Urban League and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NBA members can serve as trained Legal Observers/Legal Roving Monitors and support voter assistance and rapid response through 866-OUR-VOTE.
There are many ways to participate. Whether you serve on the ground, support the hotline, assist voters, engage your community, or join an approved partner opportunity, find your role and show up on Election Day.
Election Protection Volunteer Opportunities
National Bar Association | 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections | Nationwide volunteer initiative | Online and in-person opportunities
What You’ll Learn: Discover how legal professionals and community partners can help protect voting rights through nonpartisan voter assistance, legal observation, election monitoring and community education. Learn about opportunities to volunteer with the 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline or trained Legal Roving Monitor programs, including how voting-related problems are identified, documented and referred for assistance.
Action Level: ACT
What You’ll Leave With: A practical pathway to participate in election protection, an understanding of available volunteer roles, access to registration and training resources, and opportunities to collaborate with legal professionals and community organizations.
Best For: Attorneys, law students, legal professionals, bar associations, civil rights advocates, community organizations, voting rights specialists and civic engagement leaders. Eligibility varies by assignment, and some roles require legal credentials and mandatory training.
Systems It Connects To:
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Human and civil rights
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Personal and digital democracy
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Media and storytelling
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Civic education and community engagement
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Legal systems and public accountability
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Information integrity and election administration
Languages: English. Additional language capabilities may be available through participating Election Protection partners, but language options for individual volunteer assignments are not specified.
Accessibility and Participation Support: Volunteer opportunities include remote hotline assistance and in-person legal monitoring. Required training is provided through participating organizations. Specific accommodations, captioning, interpretation and accessibility arrangements should be confirmed with the program coordinator.
Recording / Replay Available? Unknown / Not applicable to the overall initiative. This is an ongoing volunteer recruitment program rather than a single webinar. The National Bar Association does provide resources from its September 9, 2026, Election Protection training, but a recording is not confirmed.
Replay / Resource URL: Official election protection volunteer opportunities.
Practical Next Step: Review the available volunteer positions and select an appropriate role. Qualified participants can apply for the 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline or Legal Roving Monitor programs. Existing monitoring opportunities are listed by state, while assignments operate in particular cities or counties. Complete the required training and coordinate with the relevant program before participating.
Mobilized action pathway: Connect local media organizations, legal professionals, civic groups and community hubs with verified, nonpartisan voter education and election protection resources. Help residents find reliable information, understand their rights and access qualified assistance when problems arise.
Source: National Bar Association Election Protection Initiative, official volunteer and program information, accessed October 12, 2026. Learning outcomes and the Mobilized action pathway are editorial adaptations.