Title: Canvasser
Role: A Canvasser conducts outreach within specific neighborhoods or blocks to engage residents, gather information, or promote initiatives. This role is crucial in mobilizing community support, collecting data, and fostering communication between organizations and local residents.
** Community Outreach:** Visit homes and businesses within assigned blocks to communicate important information, gather feedback, or promote specific initiatives (e.g., community events, political campaigns, or local programs).
** Data Collection:** Collect and record data from residents, such as contact information, opinions, or concerns. This data can be used to inform decision-making or tailor programs to meet community needs.
** Relationship Building:** Establish and maintain positive relationships with residents to build trust and encourage their participation in community activities or initiatives.
** Provide Information:** Answer questions, provide information about programs or events, and assist residents in understanding and accessing available resources.
** Report Findings:** Document interactions and report back to supervisors or organizing teams with insights, challenges, and any relevant information gathered during block visits.
** Follow-Up:** Conduct follow-up visits or communications as needed to address ongoing concerns, provide additional information, or reinforce messages.
** Adhere to Protocols:** Follow guidelines and protocols for data collection, outreach procedures, and privacy to ensure effective and respectful interactions with residents.
** Collaborate with Team:** Work with other team members or organizations to coordinate efforts and ensure consistent messaging and outreach strategies.
Canvassers play a vital role in connecting organizations with the community, ensuring that residents are informed, engaged, and able to participate actively in local initiatives.
Requirements:
Present yourself in a professional friendly manner.
Be reliable and show up to work.
Ability to communicate as things arise.
Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from work.
Must have a fully charged cell phone with enough data plan to perform job requirements.