Telephone Canvasser
From Pirate Party of Canada
Job Title: Telephone Canvasser
Responsible To:
- Local Riding Association Volunteer Coordinator (if available)
- Local Riding Association Chair (if available)
- Shawn Gray OCT, Federal Volunteer Coordinator
- Local Candidate
Position Summary: To call local constituents and discuss the merits of the Pirate Party and the local candidate. To overcome objections and reinforce positive decisions over the telephone.
Duties:
- Maintain a calling list of homes called during the campaign to prevent repeats
- Call local constituents
- Discuss PPCA values
- Discuss strengths of PPCA candidate
- Overcome objections and concerns constituents have about the Pirate Party and our candidate
Qualifications:
- Speaking skills
- Persuasion Skills
- Must be extremely passionate about Pirate Party core values
- Must possess dedication and perseverance
- Even temper as some residents do get emotional about politics
Time Commitment:
- Varies
Comments:
- In many ridings, Telephone Canvasser’s will be using their own personal telephones to contact constituents
- Telephone Canvasser’s will be provided with a list of common questions and suggested responses
Contact Shawn Gray OCT
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