Volunteer Resources
What is a Volunteer?
As a volunteer, you will receive lists of voters in your community, contact Black voters in Virginia with important election information, and encourage voters to vote in person, absentee, or to verify their voter registration status.
Scripts
These scripts will help you continue to foster your relationships with your fellow volunteers as we continue to do the work until Virginia's Election Day.
Best Practices for GOTV Volunteers
- Remember your "why".
- Always identify yourself as a volunteer with the NAACP.
- Smile while you dial.
- If you don't know the answer, be truthful and say you will get an answer and follow up.
- The best times to call are Monday-Friday from 6 pm - 9 pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 10 am - 1 pm.
- Get to the ask.
- Listen for the appropriate talking point.
2025 Virginia Volunteer Training
Video Checkpoints
- 2:58 - Agenda
- 5:08 - Message from President & CEO Derrick Johnson
- 7:39 - Program Overview
- 15:02 - "What do I say to my list?"
- 20:10 - "When do I get my list of voters?"
- 21:10 - "How Am I communicating with my voters"
- 22:31 - Best practices for door to door canvassing and volunteer outreach
- 29:31 - Canvassing 101
- 34:29 - Volunteer resources
- 35:31 - Volunteer role play and scenarios
- 47:52- Additional volunteer opportunities
- 51:52 - Wrap up & next steps
Our Time is Now: 2025 Election Toolkit
On Election Day, we're voting for our families, our freedoms, our future. Our time is now to elect leaders who will make Virginia the best it can be: home base for the federal workforce, home for many in our military and colleges, and an example of inclusion, safety, and opportunities.
FAQs
Learn more about what it takes to be a GOTV volunteer.
Volunteer Code of Conduct
As a volunteer for the NAACP Volunteer Program, I affirm that:
- I understand that the Program is non-partisan, and I will not make any statements supporting or opposing any candidate for public office or any political party.
- I understand that any information I receive through my activities as a volunteer with the Program is confidential, and I will not share this information with anyone, nor will I use it for any other purpose.
- I understand and accept that courtesy and respect should be demonstrated in all contacts as a volunteer and on behalf of the Program.
- I will not harm anyone in any way, whether through harassment, physical force, verbal abuse, or any other harmful action.
- I will be participating in a "no-contact canvassing" Program, only texting and calling voters.
- I will comply with all legal requirements known to me while serving as a volunteer with the Program.
Join us
Want to join more in-person events in Virginia? Sign up to join us in-person for door to door and phone banking.