Volunteers
Be Part of Kenya’s Election Accountability Network
ELOG welcomes committed volunteers who want to contribute to credible, peaceful, free and fair elections. Volunteers support observation, data collection, civic space monitoring, reform tracking, communication and partner coordination.
Why volunteer with ELOG?
Join a respected national election observation network and contribute to evidence-based electoral accountability.
Choose How You Can Contribute
ELOG volunteers can support different parts of the election accountability ecosystem depending on skills, location, availability and training needs.
Election Observation Support
Support pre-election, election day and post-election observation activities through structured reporting and field coordination.
Data and Dashboard Support
Assist with data cleaning, validation, dashboard checks and evidence organization for ELOG’s intelligence platforms.
Communication and Digital Support
Support content packaging, social media updates, photography, video documentation, newsletters and public information products.
Reform Tracking Support
Help monitor electoral reform developments, legislative updates, stakeholder actions and evidence linked to reform recommendations.
Training and VSE Support
Assist with observer training logistics, course support, learner follow-up and partner capacity-building activities.
Regional and Partner Coordination
Support Regional Observation Platforms, local coordination, community-level monitoring and stakeholder engagement activities.
Volunteer Engagement Process
ELOG uses a structured process to identify, prepare and coordinate volunteers for meaningful engagement.
Apply
Send us an expression of interest to volunteer with ELOG, with your location, skills and preferred area of support.
Screening
ELOG reviews applications based on suitability, neutrality, availability and relevant skills.
Orientation
Selected volunteers receive orientation on ELOG’s mandate, values, conduct and election-cycle work.
Training
Volunteers may be linked to relevant observer or partner training through the Virtual School of Elections.
Deployment
Volunteers are engaged based on need, location, role, election-cycle activity and partner coordination structures.
Who Can Volunteer?
ELOG looks for volunteers who are non-partisan, committed to democratic values, willing to learn and able to support credible election-related work with integrity and professionalism.
Start ApplicationWhat You Gain
Volunteering with ELOG gives you practical exposure to electoral governance, observation, reform monitoring and public accountability.
Before You Apply
Is volunteering the same as being deployed as an election observer?
No. Volunteer registration expresses interest. Observer deployment depends on training, selection, role requirements and specific election-cycle needs.
Can students and young professionals apply?
Yes. Students, graduates, young professionals and experienced practitioners can apply, provided they meet ELOG’s neutrality and conduct expectations.
Can volunteers support remotely?
Yes. Some roles can be remote, including digital support, data checks, communication support and research assistance.
Will volunteers be trained?
Where required, volunteers will receive orientation and may be linked to relevant learning through ELOG’s training structures and the Virtual School of Elections.
Join ELOG’s Volunteer Pool
Submit your expression of interest and help strengthen Kenya’s election accountability ecosystem. ELOG will contact shortlisted applicants when volunteer opportunities are available.