Signing Into Vottiv as a Volunteer

You need a personal Vottiv login and access to the campaign's team. Creating a login does not add you to a campaign. A campaign administrator must invite the email address that you use to sign in.

1. Give the campaign your email address

Ask a campaign administrator to add you to the team. Give them the email address you use, or plan to use, for Vottiv. If you sign in with Google, use that Google account's email address.

2. Open the latest invitation

Check your inbox and spam folder for the invitation email. Open the most recent invitation and select its button.

3. Create your login or sign in

• If you have never created a Vottiv login, select Accept invitation and complete signup. Use the invited email address. You can use Google or follow the email and password steps shown on the page.
• If you already have a Vottiv login, sign in with the invited email address and your usual sign-in method.

You do not need to create a new campaign to work as a volunteer. The invitation takes you to the campaign after you complete signup or sign-in.

If you sign up from the Vottiv website instead of the invitation, Vottiv still finds your team. A screen shows You already have access to and the campaign's name. Select Go to and the campaign's name to open it.

4. Open the campaign

If you have access to more than one organization, select the campaign you want to work with. The campaign administrator controls which tools you can use, such as canvassing, voter lookup, calling, and text messaging.

If you cannot sign in or see the campaign

• “Couldn't find your account”: Check the email address. If you have not created a login, open the latest invitation and use signup. If you already have a login, use its email address and sign-in method.
• An expired or invalid invitation: Ask the campaign administrator for a new invitation. They can add your email again from Your Team > Add New. Use the new email link.
• You can sign in, but the campaign is missing: Ask the administrator to check that your current login email appears on the campaign's team and has the needed permissions. If it is missing, they must add that email.
• You see a choice between Campaign, Party, Business, or Volunteer: Vottiv did not find a team for the email you signed in with. Check that you used the invited email address. If you did, ask the administrator to check your team access.

The video guides below show sign-in and the tools that may be available to you.

Signing in from an iPhone:

 

Signing in from a computer:

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Features in Your Volunteer Account

Depending on what your campaign has enabled, you may have access to some or all of the following tools:

• Volunteer Homepage

• Canvassing

• Voter Lookup

• Calling Voters

• Sending Text Messages

Follow the steps below or watch the videos at the bottom of the article to get started.

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Volunteer Homepage

When you log in, you’ll land on your homepage.

• At the top, you’ll see the campaign you’re working with.

• Use the menu on the left-hand side to navigate to tasks like canvassing, lookup, calling, or SMS.

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Canvassing

1. Click the Canvassing tab on the left.

2. You’ll see a list of canvasses created by your campaign.

3. Select the canvass you’re assigned to.

4. To invite canvassers:

   • Copy the link and share it directly. They’ll use the six-digit code to join.

   • Or download the QR code invitation, which can be printed and scanned by volunteers for quick access.

The canvassing link opens the web app, and the six-digit code connects them to that specific canvass.

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Voter Lookup

If your campaign has enabled voter lookup:

1. Click the Lookup tab.

2. Search for voters by:

   • Name

   • Address

   • City

   • Zip code

   • Precinct

   • County

This tool helps you confirm details about individual voters in your district.

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Calling Voters

If you’re assigned to phone banking:

1. Click the Calling tab.

2. Select the call campaign (e.g., Get Out the Vote – March 18).

3. For the best results:

   • Use earbuds or a headset with a mic.

   • Call from a quiet room with strong Wi-Fi.

   • Avoid using only laptop speakers or noisy spaces.

How the screen is organized:

• Left side (or top on mobile): Voter details (name, party, phone numbers).

• Middle: Call script and call button.

• Right side (or bottom on mobile): After-call work (notes, tags, opt-outs).

Steps to make a call:

1. Select a number to call (cell or landline).

2. Hit Call and follow the provided script.

3. After the call:

   • Hit Complete → Next Voter.

   • If the voter requests no further contact, choose Opt Out.

   • Add notes or tags if needed (e.g., “Donor”).

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Sending Text Messages

If you’ve been asked to text voters:

1. Click the SMS tab.

2. Select the text campaign.

3. At the top, you’ll see:

   • The message being sent

   • Number of recipients left

   • Cost per message

   • Available credits

To send:

• Click Send. Each text requires a human click.

• After sending, the next voter loads automatically.

• Tip: Keep your mouse or finger in the same spot and continue clicking for faster sending.

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Account walkthrough: