I really wish more volunteers would lead with what they're asking me to sign! Since learning that candidates need signatures to get on the ballot I have honestly been all ears when out on the streets so that I could lend my signature, but I've found that most of the time they just ask "do you have a minute" and then stop there. I usually don't have a minute but I might make one if I knew what my minute was being used for!
Totally-- a person with a clipboard on the street could just as easily be trying to sell you a new phone plan. For the next few weeks, they're much more likely to be campaign volunteers getting signatures though!
I’ve done a couple of sessions of petitioning for Ben Wetzler and it’s been surprisingly fun! It’s great to chat with other residents and be on the street for a couple of hours.
I really wish more volunteers would lead with what they're asking me to sign! Since learning that candidates need signatures to get on the ballot I have honestly been all ears when out on the streets so that I could lend my signature, but I've found that most of the time they just ask "do you have a minute" and then stop there. I usually don't have a minute but I might make one if I knew what my minute was being used for!
Totally-- a person with a clipboard on the street could just as easily be trying to sell you a new phone plan. For the next few weeks, they're much more likely to be campaign volunteers getting signatures though!
I’ve done a couple of sessions of petitioning for Ben Wetzler and it’s been surprisingly fun! It’s great to chat with other residents and be on the street for a couple of hours.
That’s awesome! Petitioning is such a great way to connect with neighbors! 😀