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A Better Volunteer Check-In: Start Every Shift with Clarity

A simple check-in routine that helps volunteers feel prepared, welcomed, and ready to have useful conversations.

A Better Volunteer Check-In

A strong canvass begins before the first door. Use a short check-in to confirm the plan, answer questions, and make sure every volunteer knows where to go.

The three-minute routine

  1. Welcome people by name.
  2. Explain the goal for the shift in plain language.
  3. Pair each volunteer with a route and a clear next step.

When people know what success looks like, they spend less time waiting and more time connecting with neighbors.

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