Canvasser – Richmond, VA

Solidarity Strategies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Immediate start

Election Day program

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Impactful work

Job summary

Solidarity Strategies in Richmond, VA is hiring door-to-door canvassers for a short-term campaign position through Election Day (Nov 3, 2026). No experience required; paid training provided. Immediate start with flexible part-time and full-time shifts, including evenings and weekends.

As a canvasser, you will talk with residents, share voting information, and encourage turnout. You will record conversations with MiniVAN and report updates to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a smartphone with mobile data.
• Access to reliable transportation to assigned work locations.
• Availability to work shifts between now and November 3.
• Must complete paid training before beginning field work.

Responsibilities

• Go door-to-door in assigned Richmond, VA neighborhoods.
• Engage voters in friendly conversations about the election.
• Share important voting information and encourage turnout.
• Accurately record voter conversations using MiniVAN.
• Check in with supervisors and provide daily updates.
• Represent the campaign professionally and respectfully.

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong communication

Punctual and reliable

Smartphone data entry

Team player

Job description

NOW HIRING: Canvassers – Richmond, VA | $30–$35/Hour

Pay: $30–$35/hour
Location: Richmond, VA
Type: Temporary / Campaign Position — Full-time and part-time shifts available, including evenings and weekends
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: November 3, 2026 (Election Day)
Experience: No experience required — paid training provided!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

We're hiring door-to-door canvassers in Richmond, VA for a short-term program leading up to Election Day on November 3!

At JBC Campaigns, we're committed to electing Democrats and increasing voter participation through grassroots organizing and one-on-one conversations with voters. Our goal is to make sure voters have the information they need to make their voices heard this November.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for friendly, outgoing, and reliable individuals to join our canvassing team immediately!

As a canvasser, you'll go door-to-door in communities in and around Richmond, VA, talk with voters about the upcoming election, provide important voting information, and help encourage participation on Election Day.

Canvassing opportunities are available in Richmond, VA. Applicants from the surrounding area are welcome to apply.

No political or canvassing experience is necessary! We provide paid training, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Go door-to-door in assigned Richmond, VA neighborhoods

• Engage voters in friendly, respectful conversations about the election

• Share important voting information and encourage voter turnout

• Accurately record voter conversations using MiniVAN

• Check in with supervisors and provide daily updates

• Represent the campaign professionally and respectfully

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Friendly, outgoing individuals who enjoy talking with people

• Reliable, punctual, and motivated team players

• Comfortable walking outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions

• Able to use a smartphone for data entry and navigation

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Previous canvassing, campaign, or community outreach experience is a plus, but not required

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years or older

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must have a smartphone with mobile data

• Access to reliable transportation to assigned work locations

• Availability to work shifts between now and November 3

• Must complete paid training before beginning field work

WHY JOIN US?

• $30–$35 PER HOUR

• HIRING IMMEDIATELY — START ASAP!

• Short-term opportunity through Election Day, November 3

• Full-time and part-time shifts available

• Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends

• Paid training — no experience necessary

• Make a direct impact in communities across Richmond, VA