FAQs
How can I get involved?
If you are running for it as a candidate, we want to hear from you! Reach out to us via email at info@run4it.org or by applying through the candidate application forms on our site under the ‘Get Involved’ tab.
If you are interested in volunteering to help a young person near you get elected, click on our ‘Get Involved’ tab, fill out the form, and we will be in touch.
Who Runs Run For It?
Run For It is led by a growing movement of young people who are ready to challenge the current political system to ensure it works in everyone’s favour. We come from all kinds of backgrounds but are united in a belief that our democracy is no longer serving all of us and that in order to see real progressive change in Australia, our politics needs to start looking a hell of a lot better.
Who is a ‘Young Person’?
People under 35.
Do you support young people in political parties?
We are not party-affiliated – we simply support young people who align and can commit to our shared values platform of social justice, climate action and economic equity.
Some of these young people may be members of political parties, some may not.
Do you support two young candidates running against each other in one electorate/ward?
We do, because we want all voices of progressive young people to be heard above that of the established political class. Our goal is to create a more level playing field to increase the chances of having more young people elected. However, we are unlikely to ever financially back two young candidates running against each other.
What makes a good Run For It candidate?
A commitment to our three principal values of climate, social and economic justice.
Happy to participate in an introductory phone call with one of our volunteers.
Happy to share a campaign plan (If you don’t have one, or don’t want to share yours quite yet, it can just be a conversation about your campaign)
To be 35 or under, at the time of election.
Agree to not accept funding or donations in any format from organisations or individuals that do not represent our above core principal beliefs (for example, Mining corporations, Business lobby groups or racist organisations).
A belief in democracy and a commitment to creating a transparent democratic system accountable to the wider movement for social change.
An authentic connection to the communities and people you want to represent.
Willingness to work hard and commit to talking to and working for those you want to represent
What happens after I’ve signed up as a candidate?
Once you’ve completed the sign up form, we’ll review your response and if it all looks good, we’ll send you or the person you’ve nominated another form that makes sure you align with our values.
Then a member of our team will organise a time to have a chat. We will have a chat about what your plans are, your biggest challenges and how far along in your campaign you are.
If you are the kind of candidate that we support at Run For It, we’ll then start supporting you to get elected.
What happens after I’ve signed up as a volunteer?
One of our friendly team members will be in contact ASAP, we’ll make sure our values align and then we’ll find the best place for you in our tight knit team!
How do you support me as a candidate?
We’ll start by sending you a handbook and how to guide for being a young candidate.
We’ll invite you along to our events that can help you develop policies and meet other young people that are running.
We’ll establish a team at Run For It to support you and set up a regular campaign workshop.
We’ll try and recruit volunteers for you and get people along to your voter contact events.
We’ll work with you to develop fundraising plans and help you reach out to donors.
We’ll amplify your voice on social media and create shareable content for your audience.
We’ll work to have your story told in traditional media outlets.
And lots more!
Where are the photos on your website from?
Photos on this website are kindly supplied by Unsplash/the City of Melbourne/ That Startup Show /Photographer Wren Steiner & Julian Meehan (flickr)