> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.proanimal.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides.md). # Organizer Role Guides - [Shift Captain Guide](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/shift-captain-guide.md): This guide provides everything you’ll need to schedule shifts, recruit volunteers, and run shifts effectively. - [Goals & Responsibilities](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/shift-captain-guide/goals-and-responsibilities.md): This page outlines the primary goals and responsibilities of a shift captain. The remaining sections of this guide will explain how to fulfill these responsibilities. - [Scheduling Your Shift](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/shift-captain-guide/scheduling-your-shift.md): To create a new canvassing shift, follow the instructions outlined below. - [Recruiting Volunteers for Your Shift](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/shift-captain-guide/recruiting-volunteers-for-your-shift.md): Once you have created a shift, it’s up to you to fill it! This page outlines how. - [Shift Checklist](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/shift-captain-guide/shift-checklist.md) - [Shift Captain FAQs & Tips](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/shift-captain-guide/shift-captain-faqs-and-tips.md) - [Organizer Resources & Quick Links](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/shift-captain-guide/organizer-resources-and-quick-links.md): Reference page for all organizer resources and important links. - [Activist Steward Guide](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide.md): This guide outlines how to onboard new activists and build canvasser engagement, as well as how to use the Action Builder platform to track outreach and campaign participation. - [Goals & Responsibilities](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/goals-and-responsibilities.md): This page outlines the primary goals and responsibilities of an activist steward. The remaining sections of this guide will explain how to fulfill these responsibilities. - [About Relational Organizing](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/about-relational-organizing.md): This guide is an example of what is called Relational Organizing. Relational Organizing simply means a strategy for organizing an activist community by investing in individual relationships. - [New Canvasser Onboarding](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/new-canvasser-onboarding.md): Activist stewards are responsible for outreach to new and potential canvassers to help them connect with the group and feel more comfortable participating. - [The Ladder of Engagement](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/the-ladder-of-engagement.md): The ladder of engagement is a framework we use to help deepen the engagement of our activist base. - [Using Action Builder](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/using-action-builder.md): Action Builder is a tool for helping you keep track of the activists in your assignment so you can make sure you’re staying in touch with all of them. - [Searching & Filtering](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/using-action-builder/searching-and-filtering.md): This section describes how to search and filter results using the Action Builder platform. This will allow you to easily find and update activist profiles. - [Updating Activist Profiles](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/using-action-builder/updating-activist-profiles.md): This section describes how to update engagement assessments for activists in Action Builder. It also covers how to leave notes on activist profiles, as well as review notes left by other organizers. - [Weekly Action Checklist](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/weekly-action-checklist.md): In order to stay on top of canvasser engagement, here is a recommended checklist for weekly outreach. - [Outreach Scripts & Ideas](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/outreach-scripts-and-ideas.md): Here are some suggested outreach templates you can personalize to make sure they feel authentic to you. Also included in this section are some topics for discussion so you can craft your own outreach. - [Organizer Resources](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/activist-steward-guide/organizer-resources.md): Reference page for activist steward tips and important links. - [Organizer Coordinator Guides](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/organizer-coordinator-guides.md) - [Shift Captain Coordinator Guide](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/organizer-coordinator-guides/shift-captain-coordinator-guide.md): As an organizer of organizers, this guide will provide best practices to help you fulfill your responsibilities of coordinating with Shift Captains. - [Activist Steward Coordinator Guide](https://handbook.proanimal.org/~/changes/8OnlYlegnL56c3P2z9bM/for-organizers/organizer-role-guides/organizer-coordinator-guides/activist-steward-coordinator-guide.md): As an organizer of organizers, this guide will provide best practices to help you fulfill your responsibilities of coordinating with Activist Stewards. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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