Welcome to theObama 2012 Volunteer
Workshop
GET TO know EACH OTHER
TRAINING EXPECTATIONS
TONIGHT’S AGENDA
HOW FAR we’ve COME
WHERE DO you FIT?
VOLUNTEER SKILLS
RESOURCES
HOW FAR we’ve COME
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Putting America back to work.
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Delivering affordable
health care.
MARCH 2010
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Progress for the LGBT
Community.
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Student Loan Reform
Eliminating Osama Bin Laden
START Treaty
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act
Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Lowered Taxes for 95% of Americans
Reducing Dependence on Foreign Oil
Wall Street Reform
WHY we’re HERE
YOU are THE CAMPAIGN
WHERE DO you FIT?
In 2008...
“Our secret weapon, day in and day out, was our army of volunteers, real people who brought Obama’s message and ideas to their neighbors, co-workers, and fellow citizens.”
- David PlouffeObama 2008 Campaign Manager
Volunteer Responsibilities
Connecting & Registering Voters
Recruiting New Volunteers
Brand Ambassadors of the Campaign
Spreading the Message
Volunteer Tasks
Canvassing
Phone Banking
Hosting Events
Grassroots Fundraising
Social Networking
The Impact of Volunteering
The Impact of Volunteering
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The Impact of Volunteering
VOLUNTEER SKILLS
Canvassing Phone Banking
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LISTEN and CONNECT
Make it Personal
Starting a Conversation
Ask Questions
Active Listening
Set a Goal or Objective
Asking Questions: Activity
Asking Questions: Activity
“I voted for him in 2008, but I don’t know if I will in 2012.”
Asking Questions: Activity
“I’m definitely voting for President Obama in November.”
Have Fun!
Connecting with Voters
Get Excited
Agree to Disagree
Share a Personal Story
Respect. Empower. Include.
Win.
Share a Personal Story: Activity
Share a Personal Story: Activity
“I’m disappointed in President Obama. I don’t think he’s done
enough.”
Share a Personal Story: Activity
“I’d love to volunteer, but I don’t have enough time.”
A Commitment
Creating a Plan
Recruiting Volunteers
Follow Up
Where, When, How
RESOURCES
Media Content
Fundraising
Policies & Accomplishments
Events
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