The following Barack Obama volunteer solicitation
is an excellent example of ways to offer a variety of significant opportunities
for volunteers to become actively involved.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Dave, hundreds of thousands of new supporters have joined
our movement for change in the past few weeks, and we want to make sure
everyone knows about all the opportunities to get involved in your community
and online. Check out the resources
below -- learn how you can connect with fellow supporters, organize in your
neighborhood, build our national grassroots organization, and stay in touch
with the very latest campaign news. Explore
these resources yourself and forward this message to anyone you know who wants
to get involved.
THE BASICS
Here
are a few ways you can learn more, get the latest news, and share information
with friends:
MEET BARACK
Watch a brief video and learn about Barack's early years, his education, his
work as a community organizer and civil rights attorney, and his years in the
OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN BLOG
Catch up on the latest news, photos, and videos from the campaign trail and
share your thoughts on our official campaign blog: http://my.barackobama.com/blog
ISSUES
Learn more about Barack's positions on a variety of
issues, from his opposition to the war in
Barack Obama stands for a new kind of politics -- without the smear tactics
that we're all fed up with. You can help push back against negative attacks and
distortions right now by telling people about Barack and his background. The
truth is only as strong as your voice: http://my.barackobama.com/factcheckaction
VIDEOS
Watch a few of the more than 500 videos from the
campaign trail on our YouTube channel: http://my.barackobama.com/youtubechannel
OBAMA
Our movement is ready to go wherever you are. Text HOPE
to 62262 (OBAMA) to receive text updates on your mobile phone and advance
notice about local Obama events: http://my.barackobama.com/mobile
ORGANIZING
Barack
Obama got his start as a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago, and
since he declared his candidacy in 2007, a nationwide network of supporters
have taken this campaign into their own hands, organizing online and their
local communities. Here are some ways to get involved:
LOCAL GROUPS AND EVENTS
My.BarackObama is an organizing tool that empowers you to take this campaign
into your own hands. Connect with other supporters in your area and find out
about local events, or create your own organizing group and schedule your own
events: http://my.barackobama.com
SPREAD THE WORD
Introduce your friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers to Barack Obama. Let
them know why you support Barack and encourage them to join our movement for
change: http://my.barackobama.com/invite
BLOGS
There are more than 40,000 supporter created blogs on My.BarackObama where they
chronicle their campaign experience and interact with other supporters. Find
one for your community or launch your own today: http://my.barackobama.com
ONLINE PHONEBANKING
Supporters like you have put us within reach of making 1,000,000 phone calls to
registered voters by March 4th. Use our online phonebanking tool to reach out
to voters in crucial states from the comfort of your home:
http://my.barackobama.com/call
POSTERS, FLYERS, AND ORGANIZING RESOURCES
Print your own posters, flyers, fact sheets, supporter
cards, and dozens of other resources from our online resource library: http://my.barackobama.com/resources
COMMUNITIES
Women for Obama and People of Faith for Obama are just two of the many
communities large and small supporting Barack Obama. Explore a few of them
here: http://www.barackobama.com/people
FUNDRAISING
Barack
Obama does not accept donations from
PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE
Take the fundraising process into your own hands. Help support the campaign by
reaching out to people you know and asking them to give through your personal
fundraising page: http://my.barackobama.com/outreach
MATCH SOMEONE'S DONATION
This campaign has always been about reaching as many people as possible and
bringing them into the political process. When you make a matching donation
you'll learn the name and hometown of the person whose gift you match, and even
exchange a note with them through our unique system: https://donate.barackobama.com/match
STORE
Let everyone in your community know that you support
Barack. All purchases through our online store go to support our campaign and
are considered political donations. Show your support in style: http://store.barackobama.com
The Democratic primary process is in full swing, and a strong
grassroots network will be crucial to our success. Take a moment to visit www.BarackObama.com
and get involved today. Thanks, Obama
for