Campaign volunteering does not have to mean giving up every weekend or having previous campaign experience.

The candidates' campaign teams have the tools, voter lists, scripts, literature, training, and resources needed for voter outreach. For voter-contact activities, campaign teams will use targeted lists focused on voters they identify as more likely to be receptive rather than simply sending volunteers out to contact households at random.

Members who are interested can participate in:

• Candidate meet-and-greets — Host or help organize a smaller gathering where community members can meet a candidate, hear from them directly, and ask questions.

• Text banking — Reach voters using campaign-provided texting tools, lists, and messaging.

• Phone banking — Contact voters using campaign-provided lists, scripts, and resources.

• Postcard writing — Help prepare handwritten campaign postcards to targeted voters.

• Door knocking/precinct walking — Join other volunteers in speaking directly with voters using campaign-provided lists, literature, and talking points.

• Campaign sign distribution — Help get campaign signs to supporters and appropriate locations.

• Tabling — Help distribute candidate information and speak with community members during scheduled lunch, evening, or community events.

You can participate in the activities that work for your schedule and your comfort level.

We Especially Need Meet-and-Greet Hosts

One area where we are currently looking for help is hosting candidate meet-and-greets.

And I want to emphasize that volunteering to host does not mean being handed an event and being expected to figure everything out yourself.

I will serve as the coordinator for our meet-and-greets and work directly with interested hosts and the campaign teams on planning and logistics.

If you have a possible location, know people in your community who may be interested in attending, or simply think you might be willing to host, please indicate that on the volunteer form and I will follow up with you.

Let Us Know How You Would Like to Participate

CCE Volunteer Interest Form:
https://forms.gle/aJ7XzmVCv8rFwWH77 

Completing the form does not commit you to every event or campaign activity. It lets us know what you may be interested in so that we can share relevant opportunities with you as they are scheduled.

As classified professionals, we know the importance of having a voice in decisions that affect our work, our students, and our college. Whether that means participating in our union, staying informed during negotiations, learning about the candidates running for Governing Board, volunteering for an election activity, or casting your ballot, there are many ways to participate.

Please review the attached candidate information, check which trustee area you live in, and complete the volunteer form if you would like information about upcoming opportunities.

In Solidarity,

Palomar CCE/ AFT Local 4522 COPE Team

Anel Gonzalez, President | Patricia Serafin, CCE/ AFT 4522R President

Fidel Nieto, COPE Chair 

"Always Us"

www.palomarcceaft.org