Volunteer at a Speech and Denate Tournament!

Help high school students build confidence, strengthen their voices, and share their ideas. Join Silicon Valley Urban Debate League (SVUDL) as a volunteer at our speech and debate tournaments—there’s a role for you, whether you enjoy listening to students or helping behind the scenes!

Intorducing Our New Volunteer Portal

We’re excited to roll out our new volunteer sign-up system! We created it to make signing up easier and connect volunteers with opportunities that match their interests and availability.

Register right here at svudl.org/volunteer. After registering, you’ll receive access to a personal volunteer portal connected to your email address, where you can:

  • Browse upcoming speech and debate tournaments and volunteer opportunities.

  • Sign up for shifts that fit your schedule.

  • Enter and track your volunteer hours.

  • Receive automated notifications with updates and preparation details.

Ready to get involved? Register below to get started!

Choose Your Volunteer Role

Speech and Debate Judge

Give students an audience for their ideas! Listen to student speeches or debates and provide encouraging feedback to help them grow. No prior experience is needed—we provide training and support.

Tournament Support Volunteer

Help keep our speech and debate tournaments welcoming, organized, and on schedule. Assist with setup, directions, meals, round support, or cleanup. Volunteers with a vehicle and a valid driver’s license may also help transport supplies or pick up food.

We’ll Help You Get Started

Bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help! Our staff will provide instructions and support throughout your shift.

  • A background check is required at no cost to you.

  • Free meals and snacks are provided based on your shift and the tournament schedule.

  • Shifts and locations vary, so you can choose an available opportunity that works for you.

Already registered? Use your personal portal link to explore upcoming opportunities and sign up for your next shift.

Invite a Friend and Share Your Feedback

Know someone who would enjoy supporting students? Share svudl.org/volunteer with friends, colleagues, and your community.

As you explore the new portal, we’d love to hear what’s working well and what could be easier. Your feedback will help us improve along the way.

Questions or need help signing up? Contact volunteers@svudl.org.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming speech and debate tournament!