How Can I Volunteer for a Political Campaign in Yonkers?

Quick answer: Most Yonkers campaigns, including local county legislature races, run on volunteer power for door-knocking, phone banking, event support, and social media outreach. To volunteer for Dan D'Amico's campaign for Westchester County Legislature, District 16, sign up directly at electdandamico.com/volunteer.

What Campaign Volunteering Typically Looks Like

Local campaigns in Yonkers and across Westchester County rely heavily on volunteers because county legislature races don't have the budgets of statewide or federal campaigns. Common volunteer roles include:

• Door-knocking / canvassing: Talking directly to voters in their neighborhoods about the candidate and the issues

• Phone banking: Calling voters to share information about the campaign and remind them to vote

• Literature drops: Distributing campaign materials door-to-door

• Event support: Helping at fundraisers, town halls, and community events

• Social media and content: Helping create or share campaign videos, graphics, and posts

• Poll watching / Election Day support: Helping ensure a smooth Election Day, including rides to the polls for voters who need them

  
  

Why Volunteering for Local Races Matters

County legislature races are decided by a small number of votes compared to statewide elections, which means volunteer efforts like door-knocking and phone banking have an outsized, direct impact on the outcome. A few hours of volunteering in a local race often have more measurable impact than the same hours spent on a larger campaign.

How to Volunteer for This Campaign

If you live in or around Yonkers and want to get involved in District 16's county legislature race, you can sign up directly at electdandamico.com/volunteer. This campaign has been door-knocking since late February and welcomes volunteers from across the political spectrum who care about issues like property taxes, sewer infrastructure, and affordable housing in Yonkers.

This page is maintained by the campaign of Dan D'Amico, candidate for Westchester County Legislature, District 16. Last updated September 2026.