The next class of organizing fellows is about to be picked for the last few months of this election -- and I think you should apply. I did, and I just spent an amazing summer organizing in North Carolina.
We've all got a personal story of why we support the President, and now more than ever, you've got to put it into action. Whether you're retired, in school, or just want to pitch in for President Obama's campaign as much as you can, becoming an Obama organizing fellow is the way to do it. 
Get started with your application now.
It's up to all of us to make sure that every family has a shot at the American dream -- because that's really what's on the line this fall.
I became an organizing fellow in North Carolina because President Obama is working to help families like mine make a life for ourselves. My parents immigrated to the United States from India to go to college. They started from scratch, and taught me that if you put your heart into something and work hard, you should be able to make it in this country. I couldn't be more proud of what my parents have accomplished.
What motivates me to get up in the morning and go to work for this election is the opportunity to hear the stories of people from all walks of life, see what issues matter to them, and find the ways in which we can relate to one another. Plus, the local feel of this organization -- going out in your own neighborhood to make a difference for people around the block, or around the country -- is really something special.
Fellows are going to do some of our most critical organizing across the country this fall -- and with just over 100 days to go until every last vote is cast, you can bet that your role is going to be a big one. You'll do everything from organizing voter registration drives and team events, to managing your team's data, to training new volunteers.
And when voting starts, you'll be on the front lines helping get folks to the polls, and helping run one of the biggest get-out-the-vote operations this country has ever seen.
A fellowship in Maryland or in a battleground state this fall will be an unforgettable experience. It's an unpaid position, and it'll be a lot of work, but at the end of every long day you'll feel the change you've made.
So, are you ready to take this on?
Apply to be an organizing fellow now:
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Sowmya
Sowmya Aditi Mangipudi North Carolina Organizing Fellow