Canvasser

Arab American Family Services (AAFS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social service organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Arab Americans and their families. We provide culturally responsive services, advocacy, and support, and our team works in a mission-driven environment that values inclusion, respect, and community engagement.

As part of the Illinois Democracy Project, a coalition-wide initiative with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), AAFS is working to mobilize 37,000 voters, the highest target of any social service organization in the project. Canvassers are at the heart of that effort, talking face to face with residents in local immigrant communities.

• Knock on doors and hold short, friendly conversations with residents
• Complete voter : ask whether each person plans to vote and how (early voting, vote by mail, or on Election Day)
• Ask residents for their views on three key policy issues and record their responses
• Enter data accurately and efficiently in our canvassing app
• Keep a pace of 20 doors per hour
• Join phone banking shifts from time to time
• Report your progress to your field team

• $15/hour
• Minimum of 15 hours per week, typically three 5-hour shifts (some flexibility in shift length)
• Weekend availability is required
• Work is outdoors, so expect to be on your feet and out in all weather

• Friendly, confident communicator who enjoys talking with strangers
• Respectful and culturally aware when working with diverse communities
• Able to stay organized and keep up a steady pace while entering data accurately
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods outdoors
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual or multilingual ability, especially Arabic and English, is highly beneficial
• Prior canvassing, outreach, or non-profit experience is a plus, but we will train you