CANVASSING SCRIPT FOR CAMPAIGNS Free template from Capstone Volunteer (capstonevolunteer.com) INTRODUCE YOURSELF Hi, is [VOTER NAME] home? My name is [YOUR NAME]. I'm a volunteer with [CANDIDATE] for [OFFICE]. ASK HOW THEY LEAN On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means you strongly support [CANDIDATE] and 5 means you strongly oppose, where are you right now? IF THEY SAY 1 OR 2 Thank you! Can we count on you to vote on [ELECTION DAY]? Do you know where you'll vote? IF THEY SAY 3 (UNDECIDED) What issue matters most to you this year? ... [CANDIDATE] has a plan on that: [ONE SENTENCE ON THE PLAN]. Would you be willing to give [HIM/HER/THEM] a look? IF THEY SAY 4 OR 5 Thanks for your time. Have a good day. (Mark them and move on. Do not argue.) MAKE A PLAN Early voting runs [DATES] at [PLACE]. Election day is [DATE]. What time of day works best for you to vote? ASK FOR HELP We're looking for neighbors to knock doors on Saturdays. Could you help for two hours? CLOSE Thanks so much. Here's some information about [CANDIDATE]. Have a great day.