Signing Into Vottiv as a Volunteer

If you’re joining a campaign as a volunteer, you’ll need to sign into your Vottiv account. The steps are the same whether you’re signing up on a computer or an iPhone. Follow the guide below to get started, and if you’d like a video walkthrough, you can find tutorials for both computer and iPhone at the bottom of this article.

Step 1: Contact the campaign

• Reach out to the campaign you’d like to volunteer with.

• Provide them with the email address you’d like associated with your Vottiv account.

Step 2: Watch for an invitation email

• Once the campaign adds you as a volunteer, you’ll receive an invitation email from Vottiv.

• Check your inbox (and your spam folder, just in case) for this message.

• Open the email and click the invitation link.

Step 3: Set up your account

• The email will be sent to the exact address the campaign used to register you.

• If the email is linked to a Google account, click Continue with Google to sign in.

• If you don’t use Google, enter your first and last name, create a password, and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Step 4: Access your Vottiv dashboard

• Once you complete signup, you’ll be logged into your volunteer account.

• From your dashboard, you can:

  • Canvas

  • Look up voters

  • Make calls

  • Send texts

Signing in from an iPhone:

Signing in from a computer:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”).

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.

Account walkthrough: