Volunteer resources

We’ve put together some key resources and tips from our team to help you make a difference in the most competitive races up and down the ballot.

Join our community

Get started with Swing Left by joining a local Swing Left group or connecting with other volunteers virtually on Slack!

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Join a Swing Left
local group

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Join an upcoming
volunteer orientation

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Join Swing Left's
volunteer Slack

Engage with voters

Whether it’s knocking on doors, writing letters, or making calls, we want to make sure you’re prepared to talk to voters in our target Swing Districts!

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Canvassing

Knocking on doors is the most effective way to get potential voters to turn out

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Letter writing

Handwritten Vote Forward letters are proven to turn out voters.

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Phone banking

Calling voters to get out the vote from home, no matter where you live.

Mosaab, a Swing Left volunteer, canvasses for Max Rose in New York's 14th District during the 2018 midterm election.

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General resources

Hosting a Swing Left event? Want to promote your work on social media? Looking for strategy guidance? We've got the resources for you.!

Swing Left
graphics

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Photography
tips & tricks

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Printable general
event materials

Join a Swing Left volunteer orientation

Join a 30-minute volunteer orientation, where we’ll cover Swing Left’s strategy, and how to take action in the most competitive race near you.

Ready to get more folks in your community involved? Schedule a meeting with one of Swing Left’s organizers, and we'll help you take the next step!

Have questions? Email team@swingleft.org and someone from our team will get back to you as quickly as possible!

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