Voter Contact Mastery

Ready to make a real impact in Washtenaw County? Join our third volunteer training session focused on Voter Contact! This hands-on, interactive workshop will build your confidence and skills for effective voter engagement through door-to-door canvassing and phone banking—complete with a hearty dinner provided to keep you energized throughout the evening.

• Hit the streets with an experienced trainer to master proven door-knocking techniques and get live, in-the-field practice using i-360 to track and update voter data on the go.
• Learn phone banking best practices: how to have confident, persuasive conversations, ask the right questions, and accurately record responses in i-360.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned volunteers alike—come prepared to practice, learn, and leave ready to connect with voters and turn out support for our values. No prior experience required—just bring your enthusiasm!

Session Details:

This fully interactive training gives volunteers the tools to engage voters effectively and efficiently. Participants will:

• Join a live field demonstration with a trainer to learn best practices for successful door-to-door outreach, including conversation openers, handling common responses, and building rapport.
• Get step-by-step guidance on using i-360 in real time during canvassing—logging data, marking doors, and maximizing every interaction.
• Master phone banking fundamentals: scripting effective calls, active listening, overcoming objections, and properly entering voter responses and commitments into i-360.

Walk away equipped, energized, and ready to make meaningful voter connections that drive results!