3.6 Resource roundup: voter registration resources

Whatever approach you want to take to supporting young people to register to vote, there are lots of free resources available to help you at democracyclassroom.com.

• Exploring Elections Assemblies and Workshops, with different slide decks for each nation. Assemblies are 20-30 minutes long, and workshops are around 45-1 hour depending on the length of your discussion. 
• Electoral Commission Voter Registration Drive resources, including advice, posters and social media assets.  
• Quick info & posters: perfect for sharing in your space or online: printable posters and social media graphics that explain why registering matters, how to do it, and provide a clear QR link to gov.uk/register-to-vote.
• Electoral Commission posters and digital resources: Posters, graphics and digital assets from the Electoral Commission to support voter registration for any election.
• Easy‑Read Guides: accessible PDFs breaking down the process in everyday language - ideal for learners with additional needs or language support. 
• Template emails to send to young people: pre‑written email and WhatsApp messages you can customise to remind young people to register, timed around events or key dates.
• The Paper Bin Game: an interactive game that highlights registration obstacles and encourages action. Includes slides and facilitator prompts. See the next section for a resource highlight of this activity. 
• #ElectionCountdown register to vote session: a 15 minute activity, designed for smaller groups introducing voter registration resources – posters, polls and prompts – to run during campaign periods, encouraging registration and planning to vote.