Sign up here for canvass shifts!
PLEASE NOTE that this is a self-directed launch - you will need literature to canvass!
Get literature from a county captain (message them in Slack) or Supplies Pickup Location
Want to canvass but not sure what to do? Attend an in-person or virtual training if you need guidance on how to talk to voters and how to use the canvassing app (OpenField) before you head out to canvass. Signups for both options are available on the Go Canvass page.
Want to canvass with a buddy? Check out the #door-knocking channel in Slack or go to your Chapter channel to connect with local team members!
When to canvass:
You are allowed to canvass 7 days a week 9am - 9pm.The best times to canvass are:
š Monday - Friday: 4pm - 8:30pmš Saturday / Sunday: 10am - 8:30pm
Shift goals: 25 - 50 doors per shift
AT LEAST 25 doors each time you go out - depending on the turf, you should be able to knock at least 25 doors in a couple hours, and will sometimes be able to knock 50 or more in the space of 2-3 hours.Ā It is very important to be efficient and move quickly - we have a LOT of doors to knock and a LOT of voters to talk to and need to talk to as many people as possible whenever we go out!
Washtenaw Chapter Self-Directed Launch - Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Sign up here for canvass shifts!
PLEASE NOTEĀ that this is a self-directed launch - you will need literature to canvass!
Get literature from a county captain (message them in Slack) orĀ Supplies Pickup Location
Want to canvass but not sure what to do? Attend an in-person or virtual training if you need guidance on how to talk to voters and how to use the canvassing app (OpenField) before you head out to canvass. Signups for both options are available on theĀ Go CanvassĀ page.
Want to canvass with a buddy? Check out the #door-knocking channel inĀ SlackĀ or go to your Chapter channel to connect with local team members!
When to canvass:
You areĀ allowedĀ to canvass 7 days a week 9am - 9pm.TheĀ best timesĀ to canvass are:
š Monday - Friday: 4pm - 8:30pmš Saturday / Sunday: 10am - 8:30pm
Shift goals: 25 - 50 doors per shift
AT LEAST 25 doors each time you go out - depending on the turf, you should be able to knock at least 25 doors in a couple hours, and will sometimes be able to knock 50 or more in the space of 2-3 hours.Ā It is very important to be efficient and move quickly - we have a LOT of doors to knock and a LOT of voters to talk to and need to talk to as many people as possible whenever we go out!
Claire's House - 2202 Faye Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Join us for our weekly canvassing session in Ann Arbor.
We'll start by going through door knocking training, then head out and knock doors together, and end the day with a debrief.
Tentative Schedule:10-11:30am Training11:30 - 12pm Launch and travel12-2pm Canvass2-2:30pm travel to debrief3pm Debrief
If you've already been trained, you're welcome to arrive a bit later.Ā
Please make sure you've joined Slack so that you can access required training materials and to stay in the loop on organizing plans.
Blom Mead + Cider - 100 S 4th Ave ste 110, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Hang out with Washtenaw for Abdul volunteers at Blom, Ann Arbor.Ā
We have the side room reserved - we'll have a table for crafting stretch bracelets, and will bring a bunch of lit for pick up.Ā
This event is open to the public.Ā
Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center (WCLRC) - 4135 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
JUNE 6 MEETING:
Program: Panels with Democratic candidates in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Mayoral and City Council races
* Note - this meeting will take place at the Washtenaw Learning Resource Center in Ann Arbor (4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor)
Please leave backpacks/large bags at home.
https://www.washtenawdems.org/join-our-monthly-meetings/
Weāre a movement powered by grassroots leadership. From petition circulation to community organizing meetings, itās our volunteer leaders who are pushing this campaign forward.
This meeting is an opportunity to bring together passionate Michiganders and beyond to talk about what our campaign has accomplished and what we can achieve next with your involvement.
The virtual meeting link will be sent after you RSVP.