Wanted: Your Voice on Deerfield Patch

Deerfield is a busy place. From sports to local events to charity happenings, there is a lot going on, and there's always a place for you to share it on Patch.

Community members are invited to connect with the Deerfield community by becoming one of our Local Voices. Local Voices contributors are passionate community members who want to spread the word about their organization, share their expertise on a particular topic or deliver their opinions.

Here's a look at just a few of our current contributors:

• provides details about outstanding students and other school news.
• lets readers know everything going on with recdreation in the Village.
• keeps constiuients up to date on what is happening in Washington.
• became a blogger writing about Deerfield Public Schools District 109 after becoming a frequent commenter on Patch's coverage of the contract negotiations between the District and the teachers' union.

We would like to keep expanding that list, and add more to our Local Voices team. Here are some great facts about Local Voices writers:

• Writers do not have deadlines or receive assignments. If you have something to say, write about it! If you can’t think of something to write about for a week or more, that’s fine. Local Voices is available whenever you're ready.

• You own your content. You can republish your material from your blog or your organization's newsletter, or start from scratch. Just follow our Terms of service.

• It’s very easy to get started. Publishing an article on Patch is something anyone (who is at least 14 years old) can do.

If you are interested in writing about the following topics, or have another idea of your own, please contact us!

Youth or Adult Sports League Participants: Are you a coach, player or founder of a sports team of club? We would love to have you on board to write about the games, highlight players that deserve recognition and more.

Religious Organization Leaders: What better way to get your religious organization’s name out there than to post in Local Voices. Publish your sermons, tell the community about membership drives, raise awareness about programs and service opportunities, and more!

School Leaders: Is your institution doing great things? Tell the community about it by posting on Patch.

Government Leaders: Whether you are a member of an elected board or a professional leader, you can share your organization's news and events with the community.

Community Members: If you consider yourself an expert in something, write about it! Couponing, parenthood, gardening, health and wellness, or just Deerfield itself — we want to hear what you have to say.

To get started with Local Voices, just click here. Questions? Email steve.sadin@patch.com.