MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
WHERE THEY ALREADY ARE.

The basics of tabling and canvassing

This training walks through the basics of farmers market tabling and canvassing, from setting up a simple table to starting a two-minute conversation that turns into a vote, a donation, or a new volunteer.

• Where: your local farmers market, shopping center, transit stop, or house of worship
• When: just one- to two-hour shifts
• Who: at least 2 volunteers per one-hour shift
• Why it works: high-traffic public spaces create easy, low-pressure moments for conversation and action

• Core idea and background on the outreach model
• Messaging guidance for defense and offense campaigns
• Sample outreach message
• What you need: table, signage, flyers, sign-up sheets, and more
• Flyer format tips, including QR codes for donations or volunteer sign-up