So, your Indivisible group wants to make a big impact on this election. That’s great! One of the most impactful ways to make a difference this year is through phone banking.
We want to make sure you have all the resources you need as a leader. With the right materials, it can be easy to bring in new phonebankers and train folks how to make their first call. That’s why we wanted to share these helpful trainings, talking points and other resources. And of course, folks can sign up to phonebank at 2020.indivisible.org!
Tools and Resources
Here are some resources to help get you started with talking to your group about phone banking and diving right into making calls together.
Full Phonebank Training: This is a full phonebank training that goes through why phone banking is effective, how Hubdialer works, how you can start phonebanking and some FAQs. You can run through this full training or pull our pieces as needed.
*You can customize by clicking file → make a copy → entire presentation.
Greatest Hits Phonebank Training (Short): If you want to do a quick training and launch straight into a phonebank, this is the training for you. You can run through this important information in 15-20 minutes and then get straight to phone calls.
*You can customize by clicking file → make a copy → entire presentation.
Talking Points: There are so many reasons phonebanking is important and impactful, so sometimes it’s tough to remember all of them. These talking points are tool to make sure you have all the information you need when making a pitch for phonebanking. Remember though, this is just helpful information and you should put this in your own voice rather than reading word for word.
Graphics: We all learn in different ways, so we wanted to provide a variety of formats to look at/share this information. These graphics include tidbits of information about phonebanking and you can use them on social media, in presentations, in emails, etc.
Hosting a Phonebank: This document runs through the basics of hosting a phonebank -- from planning through follow-up.
Phonebank Tips: These are some quick and easy tips for first time phonebankers or helpful reminders for pro phonebankers.
Steps to Start with Hubdialer If you’re hosting a phonebank or asking your group members to phonebank for the first time with Hubdialer, you can share these quick steps to get started. It helps eliminate some of the easy questions about logistics and is an easy reference for phonebankers especially when everyone is in different places physically.
How to Phonebank Video: This is a quick video that’s great for a refresher or for brand new phonebankers.
Why Phonebank Video: Check out this great video by Harpswell Indivisible sharing stories of why their members phonebank.
Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions! Call, email or text your Indivisible Organizer or if you’re not sure who your Organizer is, send a message to supportteam@indivisible.org and we’ll help you get connected. We’re here to brainstorm how to get your group excited to phone bank, join for phone banking events, and more!