#phonebanking

[sappho-offical]

Was doing some phonebanking because it's an election year, and omg-

One of the other volunteers turned her camera on she was an absolute goddess, istg-

I couldn't focus to the rest of the debrief, she was so pretty 😭

[originalleftist]

Did phone banking training yesterday, and made my first calls!

I only managed a few calls before I had to leave for a pre-planned engagement, and I'm still a bit uncomfortable with the process, but it feels a lot less daunting now.

I plan to make more calls today, and every day through Election Day (or until there are no more people to call).

I'd also urge other Americans to volunteer to do so if you haven't already, especially if you're living abroad and don't know how to help (in that case try Democrats Abroad).

[jomiddlemarch]

If you volunteer, SHARE THAT. You inspire interest and engagement. People may ask you how they can volunteer.

YOU GET PEOPLE TO VOTE.

[fated-mates]

We asked where we were needed most this weekend for our final phonebank and were told Michigan is it, so we’re calling registered democrats to Get Out the Vote there from 1-3pm eastern tomorrow, Saturday, November 2!

There will be games, prizes and some fabulous guests!

RSVP and REBLOG

[feedists4progress]

do you love talking to people? do you excel at speaking to people off the cuff, on the spot, under a moderate amount of pressure? do you do your best work in person, face-to-face, or at community events? i can't relate but i respect your hustle so much. you are doing what i cannot!

phone banking is a great option if you don't mind (or even enjoy) talking on the phone. i personally find it very stressful but i have friends who love it because they get to speak directly with members of the community and have real, human conversations with them.

how it works: your organizer will help set you up on a platform with a google voice number or autogenerated phone number, give you a script, and turn you loose with an auto dialer to make the calls. as with textbanking, you'll probably also get a list of canned responses related to policy, issues, other relevant info, etc. to refer to in your phone conversations. phone bank for democrats in ...

Florida

Montana

Nevada

North Carolina

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Presidental election

Mobilize has tons more phonebanking events as well!

knocking doors is exactly what it sounds like. i have not done this myself, but if you live in an area where you feel safe walking around and talking to unfamiliar people and want to connect with members of your community, this could be a great option for you!

how it works: your organization will give you a training if you're new at canvassing and will provide you with any materials (flyers, cards, stickers, etc.) you might need. you will also get a script with talking points and canned responses you can use with voters.

Mobilize is once again a great hub for in-person volunteer opportunities.

be sure to look for local door-knocking events! many smaller grassroots campaigns use this method of canvassing to make themselves known and communicate directly with their communities.

target lists for canvassing are generally made up of registered voters or voters who are likely to support your cause, so there is a lower likelihood of confrontation or aggression.

many events recommend showing up with comfy shoes, sunscreen, water, and a mask!

voter registration events: have clipboard, will travel! i haven't done this myself, but i have had some genuinely nice conversations with canvassers on the street.

how it works: your organizer will supply you with a brief training, a clipboard, forms, pens, flyers, etc., and send you out to "hot spots" like college campuses, grocery stores, parks, or city centers. you will also likely get a script with talking points and candidate/policy information.

Mobilize has a huge list of voter registration events all over the nation!

many of the events i've seen encourage wearing liberal/leftist t-shirts, hats, pins, etc., to enhance approachability! sunscreen and water are also highly encouraged, and a mask is probably a good idea too!

bring a friend if you don't want to go alone!

become a poll worker. i'm doing this for the first time for my state primary in september and i'm honestly kind of nervous but i think it'll be a good experience! of course, working the polls doesn't support one candidate over another, but poll volunteers are crucial to keeping elections free and fair!

how it works: sign up through your town or city's website (i literally googled "become [city] poll worker" and found the link). you'll do at least one training session and get assigned a role on election day.

some states do pay you for your time working and training, but it may differ from state to state. this handbook from the US Election Assistance Commission should be able to tell you about payment in your state -- i just ctrl+f "compensation" and comb through.

All Voting is Local has a handy guide for first-time poll workers! (their compensation link is broken though)

see you out there!!

[themarysue]

We Talked To Misha Collins About the End of Supernatural and Making Sure Democracy Doesn’t End Too

We sat down on Zoom with Misha Collins to hear all about why it's so important to vote in this election and the final days of filming Supernatural.

[odinsblog]

Okay so I was phonebanking for Bernie today and a couple of things always surprise me

First of all, I’m always shocked that people actually answer their home phones. And I’m surprised that so many people still even have landlines? I specifically requested a landline connection when I bought my condo, but that’s only bc I live in Floriduh, and I’ve learned the hard way that when it’s hurricane season and the power goes out, cell phones will NOT do the trick. But I don’t even keep a phone plugged into my phone jack? It’s for emergencies only.

And(!) even when I happen to get calls on my personal cellphone, if I don’t recognize the number, then it’s tough luck chuck. I ignore tf outta unknown numbers on my personal phone.

Second, the other thing that gets me is when people say that they already voted by mail in ballot. Maybe a half dozen people told me they already mailed in their ballot ....... for Pete Buttigieg or Elizabeth Warren.

I know that early voting is preferred, because it locks in people’s votes and eliminates the possibility of a last minute snafu - like, “Sorry but I couldn’t get to the polling place because of a personal family emergency.” Or, “My car broke down on the way to vote.” Or, “I’m busy running from the police but I’ll vote if they stop chasing me for a minute.” (You would be surprised at how often I hear that last one. Jk. Or am I???)

Anyway, yeah, I get why early voting is super important.

But ever since I was old enough to vote, I’ve always gone in person. Always. There’s just something about that feeling of walking to my local polling place, being there in line and then punching the ballot. It’s like the whole “experience” thing, ya know? And when I’m voting in person, I immediately know if anyone is trying to pull some shenanigans with my ballot. And I can squash that shit right then and there, in 3-D living color.

Idk. Maybe I’m weird, but I actually like voting in person. I’ve even flown back into town, just for a day, so that I could vote in person.

That all said, I absolutely positively dO understand that voting early by mail helps people who don’t have the luxury of free time like I have. Some people can’t get off work. Others have to coordinate with babysitting AND working.

And ofc, this year we gotta be conserned with the Coronavirus. So there’s that.

Anyway, get out the vote in EVERY election. Local, state, and obviously in these here primaries. I understand that on the one hand, we got Republicans closing down polling places and doing everything in their power to make voting harder. And on the other hand, we got the DNC chasing after Republicans and acting like they don’t even want progressive votes.

Shit can get mad depressing if you stop and think about it for too long.

But don’t get discouraged.

Go do the damn thang.

Bernie 2020

[is-this-cowboy-times]

volunteer vixen at it again y’all ☎️