A checklist of action items to keep in mind as you move through your shift.
Arrive first at the designated meeting location to welcome shift participants
Set up A-frame PAF signs where appropriate
Make sure new canvasser petitions are folded and clipped to the signature page
Pass out resources
Petitioning kits for new canvassers: clipboards, both petition packets
Additional petition packets as needed
Extra supplies as needed: pens, sunscreen, water bottles, snacks
(Optional) Provide campaign updates!
If there are new activists at your shift, it may be helpful & motivating to share the current state of the campaign, what our goal is, and how close we are to achieving that goal
This could include the number of total signatures or % to our total signature goal. These stats can typically be found in the #campaign-general channel in Slack or the [progress tracker]
Discuss the shift plan
Talk about how you'll distribute across the event, location and time for meeting up at the end of the shift, etc. Share where you’ll be standing in case anyone has questions
(Optional but encouraged) Have canvassers set a group signature goal
Provide some brief reminders
Direct voters with additional questions to the PAF website via the QR code on the clipboards
Try to recruit supportive signers to the campaign by having them complete the sign-up form. From the website, they can click "Get Involved" and complete the form to join
People not currently registered to vote cannot sign
Provide orientation to new volunteers
Provide some basic talking points and the Canvassing Quick Guide
Consider some brief role-playing to allow them to practice
Offer to let them shadow you or another seasoned volunteer
Remind them not to worry about how many signatures they get their first time, and to just focus on getting comfortable!
Check in with newer volunteers mid-shift
See if any questions have come up or if they need help
Stay in a somewhat central/visible location for any questions & needs that arise
Step in to help as needed...
If you hear anyone struggling or unable to answer a question
If someone provides wrong information, let them know after their interaction for next time
Take photos of the campaign in action!
Visible A-frame sign or clipboards
Visible faces
Action shots of people signing petitions
Meet at designated location at the agreed upon time
Ask some debriefing questions
How did it go? What did you notice?
What was your favorite/least favorite interaction today? What did you learn from it?
What are some other things you learned today? Any insights to share?
Get a group signature tally to see how the shift went
Provide feedback as needed to improve performance and confidence
Remind activists to complete the post-petitioning report form [sent by Stampede]
Take a group photo!
Post to Slack after your shift with a photo, group signature count, and shoutout(s)
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