My name is Garry MacDonald and I'm one of the Yes Provan Co-ordinators but I, myself, had until today never
canvassed. I would leaflet or work on the street
stalls but I had my doubts about canvassing. However, I was convinced by Anne McLaughlin (another of the co-ordinators) to come along on Saturday 19th
April to one of the canvass training days in Robroyston.
There was no pressure
as you are ‘teamed up’ with one of the experienced canvassers and go to the
doors in pairs. We moved around each canvasser in turn, so that we could learn
the various approaches used when speaking to people at the door.
Well, after an
hour or so (and because we had an odd number out), I decided to ‘go it alone’
for the remaining hour and I am so glad I did.
It was a fantastic experience
and it really built up my confidence in canvassing. It really isn’t
frightening at all. Just look at the happy smiling face (I'm front left). Kirsten, second from the right is 17 and she loves it.
So come on, all those of you still swithering about speaking to people, come out to one of the canvass training sessions (or book yourself on one of the workshops - next one Tuesday 13th May) and
give it a go, you will be
surprised at just how enjoyable it is!!
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