All right everybody, it's time to get to work. I just signed up and you should too.

[Scuba]

https://go.berniesanders.com/page/s/volunteer-for-bernie?source=web_main_nav

VOLUNTEER

Sign up to volunteer for our campaign

We must launch a political revolution which engages millions of Americans from all walks of life in the struggle for real change. This country belongs to all of us, not just the billionaire class. And that’s what this campaign is all about.

To win this campaign, all of us must be deeply involved. Our movement needs people like you to help it succeed.

Add your name now to volunteer for our campaign for president.

Thanks for all you do,

[R. P. McMurphy]

1. I signed up.

First time ever volunteering for any candidate. I no longer have money to contribute but I will give Senator Sanders my time.

FEELING THE BERN!

[merrily]

5. He's asked for donations of as little as $3. That helps him when he can point to

how many different individuals have donated to him.

However, volunteering is very valuable as well.

[R. P. McMurphy]

13. You're right. Recent circumstances have severely . . .

limited my funds but I can surely find a (very) few dollars occasionally.

Thanks for the reminder that even small amounts can help.

[merrily]

17. Volunteering in a campaign like his means even more.

Many campaigns at the Presidential level don't even need small donations and are more than able to pay all the staff they really need. Then, we are asked to participate to keep voters engaged and invested in the candidate's win. With all those allied against it, Bernie's campaign really needs every volunteer. So, it you multiply your time by even a minimum wage, you can see you will be contributing quite a bit of monetary value.

I'm sorry about your circumstances. There seems to be a lot of that going around, sadly.

[retrowire]

12. same here!

but I'm signed up!

I'm nervous as I've never done this before but then again, I've never been invigorated like this before.

we're gonna do great things with Bernie!

[daleanime]

2. Hell yes....

[AnAzulTexas]

3. done

my work schedule is whack, but at least it's a set one. looking forward to my first campaign volunteering!

[merrily]

4. I signed up before his unofficial announcment, but have heard nothing back yet.

[Fuddnik]

7. Check your e-mail.

I got mine yesterday, and signed up for about everything today.

[merrily]

8. I checked earlier this morning, but I will check again.

[lunatica]

6. Thanks for lighting this fire

I just donated this morning. Unfortunately my health makes it too difficult and too painful to move around much. But I donate to his campaign all the time and will continue to do so unless Bernie says otherwise (if he ever does).

[merrily]

9. I'm so sorry that you suffer that way.

lunatica

[lunatica]

10. thank you!

that is so nice of you! Yes. My doctors gave me Ciprofloxacin when I ended up in the hospital with a Urinary tract infection that got into my kidneys and bone marrow. The Cipro left my body wracked with tendonitis. If you've ever had tendonitis in one or two tendons you can imagine what it's like to have every tendon in your body affected.

Fortunately word of mouth from people who suffer from chronic pain and getting their advice via the internet has helped me with managing the pain a lot. I'm able to function relatively well but I can easily overdo physical movement. The pain is under control, though it's always there.

If any doctor ever wants to give you or anyone you know that antibiotic do yourself a favor and google it. The heartbreaking stories you'll find will surely make you shun the drug. Unfortunately most people are driven in despair to the internet after they've taken it.

My intent here is not to get pity or to simply complain. It's to warn anyone who might be willing to hear it. Your sympathy is more than welcomed! Again, thank you.

[merrily]

11. You're welcome. I'm very sympathetic and am glad you are getting help and support.

[jwirr]

14. Is it possible to get a list of the types of volunteers needed? I am 73, not in good health and

don't even think there is anything I could do.

[merrily]

18. Sometimes, it's possible to phone bank from home. But, I don't think anyone expects

people to do more than they are physically capable of doing.

[jwirr]

19. I tried working for Al Franken this last election but our community did not have a local office and

I had trouble with transportation. What I am doing now is putting everything I can on my facebook page and donating monthly. I plan on buying a yard sign for my front window as it looks out over a sports field and all year round their are parents who are there to watch their children. I also hope to spread pamphlets wherever I go if I can get ahold of some later in the campaign - closer to when MN has our primary. Also brow beating my family into learning about him.

If I keep that up I will just be one of the invisible volunteers. And that is okay with me - my reward will be his win.

[merrily]

20. You can also like his stuff on facebook, post on reddit and post in various other places, like

huffpo and the various MSNBC shows. Also, watch Mary's pinned thread on each week's media target. But, watch out for carpal tunnel!

[jwirr]

21. Thanks I will add them to my list. Already had carpal tunnell so I do exercises.

[merrily]

25. I'm so sorry. That's painful. Please forgive my tasteless attempt at mild humor.

Carpal is not a laughing matter.

[jwirr]

28. No problem - I actually lol - mine is gone.

[Tashca]

22. This is the list I got the other day

Door Knocking
Precinct Captain
Street Canvassing
Supporter Housing
Hosting house parties
Comfort Captain (bring food to the office/events)
Please write your name in the comment section if you can provide supporter housing, Thank you!
Other (please specify)


I suspect donations would be appreciated too. I am front loading my donations this year. They are building infrastructure fast here in Iowa and I would suppose money could be an issue early on.

[jwirr]

23. Some very good options. I will have to think about it. One struck my fancy - Comfort Captain.

It made me remember when I was running McGovern headquarters in a small county in Nebraska. Most of us were college students but one evening an elderly woman walked in with a plate of goodies. She wanted to share her story - she had worked like we were working in a pre-FDR campaign and wanted to do something to help. I do not remember the name of her candidate but he was the Catholic candidate for the Democratic Party for president then. Alf Smith - 1928 - google is our friend.

[Tashca]

24. I liked that idea too

It looks like there will be many young people involved from what I can tell. I think supplying some goodies from time to time will be very much appreciated!

[jwirr]

29. And the lady in Nebraska gave all of us such encouragement.

[merrily]

26. Front loading donations is best. The "EMILY" in EMILY's List stand for

Early
Money
Is
Like
Yeast

(It makes the dough rise.)

Showing people you can raise money and have the support of lots of individual donors (aka voters) loosens the purse strings of those who can afford to write larger checks.

The above info is not necessarily for you, but for anyone who is unaware of it: Point is, the more donated early on, the more it can do for the candidate.

Did the email elaborate on any of the things it listed? For example, what is involved in street canvassing? Are they providing any leaflets or literature to hand out on the street? How much food? How do you know where to bring it and to whom to give it?

Come to think of it, I'd probably rather donate than cook for a crowd in the summer heat.

[Tashca]

27. Not yet

We have our first meeting the 20th.

They sent out a survey with 10 issues that motivate us most. Then 10 issues you would like to know more about. Then the list I posted about help. I believe the answers will be used to help set up the meeting. Not much detail yet.

[merrily]

30. I'd better volunteer again. I signed up in May, but, as of yesterday,

I had not received anything about volunteering.

[Tashca]

31. I'm in Iowa

Of course we are going to get information first. They are setting up infrastructure quickly now. I am guessing they will try things here then improve on what works as they move national. Just my guess.

[merrily]

32. Ah, that may explain it. Still, I think I'll sign up again, just in case. Thanks.

[LWolf]

15. Done. nt

[Le Taz Hot]

16. I finally figured out the PeopleforBernie.com

website and managed to list an event in our area. Only one for like 120 miles. Monthly Steering Committee meetings, Monthly Fresno for Bernie meetings, raising money, getting ready to Table . . . I LOVE campaign season (but only with a candidate I believe in)!

[raouldukelives]

33. K&R More valuable than anything the monarchs can afford. nt

[Scuba]

34. +1,000