Job Duties

• Communicate with people by knocking on their door, or saying hello on the street, or calling or texting them. Canvassers may be engaging people to raise money, turn them out to vote, activating people on a policy issue, or performing research through asking questions. A canvasser’s tasks may change from day-to-day, according to geography, method of contact, or client. 

• Accurately tracking data from the individual conversations that happen during canvassing. Often, this will mean using the Voter Activation Network (VAN), but might include other programs like Excel, etc.

• Maintaining client confidentiality and following all prescribed procedures for safeguarding data. 

• Participate in training and debrief sessions to help improve the team’s work. 

• Canvassing can entail physical activity, including having to move from door to door and/or station oneself at a particular location to speak with people. 

• Manage time effectively to achieve specific goals within prescribed time periods.