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Do you want to bring your civic engagement to the next level? One of the most impactful ways to flex your civic force is to volunteer for a political campaign.

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When working for local races, you have face-to-face interaction with the candidate and you learn more. Ultimately, they’re the ones that make the decisions that impact your day-to-day life the most.

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Campaigns make volunteer work as easy as possible by providing you with a script to work from. A classic campaign task is phone banking, or cold-calling voters. There are typically two functions of phone banking. One is to identify where people stand in terms of support for your candidate and to persuade undecided voters.  The second type of phone banking is to encourage turnout among people who support your candidate, and remind them how, when and where to vote.  Canvassing is a fancy word for door-knocking and handing out informational literature to potential voters. It’s similar to phone banking, where you educate voters on the candidate’s positions and gauge support. It can be hard work putting yourself out there. Volunteering with a friend can help dispel those first time jitters of reaching out to voters. Campaign volunteers might also be asked to conduct research on the competition and potential fundraising opportunities. This involves lots of data entry and spreadsheets. Other volunteer tasks include collecting petition signatures to get your candidate on the ballot, leading a Get Out the Vote effort, or being visible at public events. 

It’s rewarding work to be able to stand up for a platform you support. Don't be afraid to try... it can be really fulfilling to invest time in a candidate who you believe can lead the way.