Trainings For Successful Virtual Organizing
We know that the transition from organizing in-person events to virtual ones can be tricky due to the technology involved. That’s why Swing Left is committed to offer ongoing training to help you feel confident about organizing in a virtual environment.
Hosting Zoom Video Conferences
Zoom is a popular video conferencing platform that allows people an easy and convenient way to meet online. In our recorded session, we cover the basic ins and outs of Zoom, including how to set up your own Zoom meetings, how to increase the security of your meetings, how to manage your participants, how to follow up with people after, as well as tips and tricks for hosting your own virtual event! Request one-on-one help by emailing our team at [email protected].
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Hosting a Virtual Letter Writing Party
Want to host your own Virtual Letter Writing Party but aren’t sure where to start? View our pre-recorded webinar to learn how to set up your virtual letter writing event, as well as some virtual event hosting best practices. We also walk through common challenges you might need to troubleshoot while hosting a virtual letter writing event.
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We recently hosted a Virtual Letter Writing Party which was accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing community. You can see a recording of this party here, and read the transcript here. We worked with All Hands in Motion LLC at allhandsinmotion.com for the interpreting and transcription if you’d like to reach out for their help in making your party accessible.
Hosting a Remote Phone Bank
Phone banking is a key way to reach voters in target districts while we are all at home. Many volunteers are new to phone banking or need a refresher, and as a host, you are the key to their success. Our remote phone bank training will give you tips on how to structure a remote phone bank and discuss how to provide effective support to volunteers before and during the event. You can review a recording training, and request one-on-one help if needed by reaching out to our team at [email protected].
Note: If you are brand new to using Zoom and plan to use Zoom to host your remote phone bank, we recommend you also join one of the Zoom training sessions above.
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Letter Writing
Want to get started writing letters on your own, or instructing others how to write letters? Watch the demo video below, or check out Vote Forward's detailed how-to page.
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