FOX CHAPEL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Canvassing Help
Thanks for your interest in canvassing!
Canvassing can be so much fun and has filled our volunteers with hope and purpose every time they do it. Don't be intimidated, we're here to help!
Once you request a turf, you've got two options for accessing your list and recording responses to the script questions.
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Print the list emailed to you, manually record your conversations, and return it to one of our volunteer coordinators
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Download the MiniVAN app and use your list number to download and use the app to upload your data in real time (preferred!).
You'll also be provided a script to help guide you. You're really making sure that everyone has a plan to vote, connecting them with vote.pa.gov if they need to make changes to their registration or to signup to vote by mail, and to take their temperature on democrats on the ballot.
Once you request a turf, a volunteer coordinator will reach out and be happy to chat by phone or meet you in person to get you started if you'd like (it helps with jitters!).
We have also found this short guide covers most of what we advise for folks new to canvassing.
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There is also this short intro to the MiniVAN app if you choose to go that route (preferred!).