So I am an intern on a congressional campaign, but I am unpaid.
Is that still considered work? Or even work experience?
What would be the point of the internship if it wasn't considered work?
Be careful, and you shouldn't go to places like that alone, and to ask you to do so is very irresponsible of your supervisor. Even if you were getting paid it wouldn't be worth your life. If they can send you, they can send someone along with you when you're sent to sketchy areas.