Want to attend or host a phone bank? That’s great—phone banking is the next best thing to canvassing.
Every contact is valuable, no matter what the outcome.
A script and training will be provided. You can alter it to fit your conversational style—but remember, the campaign needs to gather some basic information. Be sure to cover the important points and questions.
See the ME-02 calendar for a complete list of Boston-area ME-02 phone banks and how to RSVP. GOTV phone banking schedule 11/3-11/6. We have phone banks north, south, and west of Boston, and new phone banks are being added all the time!
Please bring a fully charged laptop, iPad or other tablet, and fully charged cellphone. Earphones or earbuds are recommended.
We recommend this short video on how to improve phone bank skills.
Things to Know about HubDialer
- HubDialer automatically calls for you
- Remember, every call is live call
- We recommend: fully charged cell phone, fully charged device (computer, laptop, or tablet), and headphones or earbuds. The latter are not necessary, but very helpful. It is easier to read the script if you have a phone and device, as it is easier to see the whole screen
- Say hello right away, as soon as you connect, otherwise they might hang up
- Weekdays at 1 pm, weeknights 5-8 pm, and Sundays 4-6 pm work well. No calls after 8 pm (except during GOTV calling, which starts 11/3)
- Let us know when you are calling during GOTV 11/3-11/6 and estimate how many people will be calling during your shift. HubDialer works best when many people are calling at the same time, so the campaign has asked us to estimate numbers for each shift.
- The campaign generates new HubDialer codes all the time. Check the HubDialer manual for the current code and script. We will also send an email as soon as the HubDialer code changes.
- There will be a new GOTV script around 11/1
Host a Phone Bank
- If you want to host a phone bank, and have not phone banked for Jared Golden before, please attend a phone bank near you. If that is not possible, contact a phone bank coordinator.
- Let us know about your phone bank event (or contact Paula)
- Set up your Action Network event. Be sure to put ME-02 in the title, so it shows up on the district calendar. Note: some folks use email or Facebook RSVPs
- Promote your event with the Swing Left Greater Boston publicity checklist
- Contact a phone bank organizer if you have any questions
- Want to learn more about how to help in ME-02? Check out our Swing Maine 2 Blue Action Guide.
Need more information? Check our training page.
For phone banks outside the greater Boston area, see the ME-02 district calendar. For phone banks in Maine, see MobilizeAmerica.
Thanks so much—looking forward to phone banking with you soon!
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