Ngeri Nnachi:
1. Have you ever canvassed before? No I have never canvassed before.
2. What preconceptions did you have prior to going out? I was just eager to see what kinds of responses I would receive from people.
3. What was your experience overall? Good or bad? I absolutely loved my experience in Coatesville and would not mind doingit again.
4. Was the training helpful? The training definitely helped.
5. Would you do it again? In a heartbeat.
6. Do you have any tips or advice for others who have never canvassed? Just be yourself and be open to all kinds of opinions. Do not limityourself to just the homes on the list, do the whole block if possible.You never know what kind of potential support could be next door.
Pat Timberg:
1. NO.
2. No preconceptions. I was looking forward to it.
3. The experience was great. Made some new friends. Got to see another part of the country and another town and the issues they deal with. I enjoyed going to the houses and talking to the people there and getting to know them. I even managed to get some teenage girls to volunteer to help in their neighborhood and pushed people who had registered to check in their neighborhoods on election day to be sure everyone gets out to vote. Left phone numbers for those who did not answer the door to contact the office if they needed help.
4. There was a brief training at the campaign office but it was not complicated. I had a partner who had done it before and that helped initially. I was able after our first round of houses to go on my own even though he was fairly close by.
5. Of course I would do it again. I'm disappointed I got involved so late. If there were people to drive, I would consider going for a day to Virginia or some other close toss up state. I would even stay over if there were accommodations. I am not able to spend a lot of money traveling, getting lodging etc. but if that were provided (with just chipping in for gas money) I would try to do more.
6. My tip would be...Be sure you like people because that is what works. Wear good shoes, sunscreen and probably have a partner if you are in unfamiliar neighborhoods. I think it's best if the campaign office can match a new person to the area with one from the area. It helps and I think you can be more successful because the local person knows the territory so to speak. But if there are not enough locals to go around, it is still good. Teams are good though.
1. NO.
2. No preconceptions. I was looking forward to it.
3. The experience was great. Made some new friends. Got to see another part of the country and another town and the issues they deal with. I enjoyed going to the houses and talking to the people there and getting to know them. I even managed to get some teenage girls to volunteer to help in their neighborhood and pushed people who had registered to check in their neighborhoods on election day to be sure everyone gets out to vote. Left phone numbers for those who did not answer the door to contact the office if they needed help.
4. There was a brief training at the campaign office but it was not complicated. I had a partner who had done it before and that helped initially. I was able after our first round of houses to go on my own even though he was fairly close by.
5. Of course I would do it again. I'm disappointed I got involved so late. If there were people to drive, I would consider going for a day to Virginia or some other close toss up state. I would even stay over if there were accommodations. I am not able to spend a lot of money traveling, getting lodging etc. but if that were provided (with just chipping in for gas money) I would try to do more.
6. My tip would be...Be sure you like people because that is what works. Wear good shoes, sunscreen and probably have a partner if you are in unfamiliar neighborhoods. I think it's best if the campaign office can match a new person to the area with one from the area. It helps and I think you can be more successful because the local person knows the territory so to speak. But if there are not enough locals to go around, it is still good. Teams are good though.
Thanks ladies for completing our survey! I just want to tell all of you out there who are interested in trying canvassing, but still a little nervous about it that you just need to try it ONCE. If you don't like it, you don't ever have to do it again...but chances are, you'll love it and have a lot of fun! Pat even said she's sorry she didn't try it earlier! I urge you to join us this Sunday or next. Only 27 days left!! WE NEED YOU!
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