Frequently Asked Questions about Door-to-Door Canvassing
Q. How many people are on a team?
A. We suggest 8 to 10 team members, and that team members work
in pairs, i.e. either going to doors together or staying within
eyesight of each other. If you have fewer people on your team,
we will work with you to assign a smaller precinct.
Q. Can I sign up as an individual, or do I need to have a team?
A. We appreciate how much you care about this issue. We would
like to take your contact information. We will very likely need
your help.
• As we near the event, we may have teams that need additional
help or other individuals without teams. In these cases, we
could help arrange for you to consider working together.
• Some teams may cancel on short notice. It will be necessary
to have standby volunteers to help cover their precincts.
• We need volunteers for a variety of tasks to prepare
and wrap up the event, if you are interested.
Q. How are the areas divided? Can I do my own neighborhood?
Can I pick my own area?
A. The city is divided by voting precincts. Team captains may
request a specific area of town or neighborhood, and we will
assign the neighborhoods on a first come, first served basis.
We also appreciate teams who are flexible regarding precinct
assignments, as we need those teams to help us meet the goal
of knocking on every door. We may also assign teams to collect
at local organizations with high traffic flow on event day.
Q. Can children or youth groups participate?
A. The minimum age to go door to door is 9th grade, and high
school aged groups should be accompanied by an adult. Younger
children may go along with their parents or other responsible
adult. In addition, we encourage youth groups to take up collections
for the cause and help raise awareness.
Q. How long will it take teams to canvass each area?
A. This will vary based on the number of people on your team,
the density of homes in your assigned precinct, and how quickly
you go. On average, it takes a team of 10 working in pairs two
to three hours to cover a precinct.
Q. How do I register?
A.Call or e-mail the Friendship Home Special Events Coordinator
at (402) 434-0167 or tracyh@friendshiphome.org. We will need to know the captain's name,
group name (if applicable), home address, phone number, email
address, and preferred area of town. Registered team captains
will be provided with precinct assignments and event updates.
