Introduction to Election Opportunity in the Netherlands
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Goedendag, I'm Melle and I'm here to tell you about a great opportunity this October here in the Netherlands.
Overview of Dutch Parliamentary Elections
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The Dutch parliamentary elections are on the 29th of October and Democracy Volunteers is organizing an election observation mission.
Roles and Opportunities for Election Observers
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They want observers and there are two roles for observers. If you've done this before or already had training, you might be interested in joining the core team. Or you can come as a short-term observer, even if it's your first time.
Training and Discounts for Young Observers
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If you are aged 18 to 25, there's also a discount rate to help more young people to come and observe. You'll receive train here in the Netherlands and you'll spend time at polling stations and counting to assess the process. You'll get to
Experiencing the Netherlands During Observations
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experience the beauty of the Netherlands and explore the canals of Amsterdam, the political heart of the Hague, or medieval cities like Utrecht and Leiden, if that's your area of observation.
Joining Democracy Volunteers
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if you care about improving elections, why not come to the Netherlands? Join Democracy Volunteers this October. Just go to the democracyvolunteers.org
How to Sign Up for the Observation Mission
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website and sign up to observe.
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It will tell you all about it there. Again, it's democracyvolunteers.org. Sign up and we'll see you in October.