About
This 1.5-hour training session is hosted by Fondren Library’s Kelley Center for Government Information Resources & Civic Engagement and presented in partnership with the Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office.
These in-person sessions will be 30 minutes longer than Harris County’s virtual training and will include bonus content specifically for Rice VDVRs. In addition to the official VDVR training, the Kelley Center will introduce Fondren Library civic engagement resources and services to help Rice VDVRs stay informed and actively participate in—or even organize—their own voter registration events. The sessions also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow Rice VDVRs and boost your motivation. If you follow the instructions on the registration page and register on time, you will receive your VDVR certificate immediately at the end of the onsite training.
Must-Read for Registrants
- In addition to this online registration form, you MUST complete another required form:
https://www.hctax.net/Forms/VolDeputy.pdf
Deadline: Thursday August 7 for the training on August 13 by 5pm.
To receive your VDVR certificate immediately after the training, please email your completed application to tax.vdvr@tax.hctx.net and include "Rice VDVR Training – August 13, 2025" in the subject line.
If you miss the deadline, walk-in participation is allowed but not guaranteed due to limited seating. Walk-in participants will complete the required form on-site and receive their certificate and starter kit by mail within 5–10 business days after the training.
- Participants must arrive on time and attend the training in its entirety to receive the certificate.
Eligibility and Cost
- The training sessions are free and open to all Rice University students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
- Light refreshment will be provided.
Parking
- Click here to access the online parking maps of Rice University and click here to access additional information for the Visitor Parking at Rice.
Event Contact
Anna Xiong, Head, Fondren Library Kelley Center for Government Information Resources & Civic Engagement: govhelp@rice.edu or jax2@rice.edu, office: B38A, Basement, Fondren Library
