Individual Meetings

An individual meeting is your chance to transform new recruits into motivated activists and leaders. This type of meeting gives you a chance to answer questions, further an activist's interest in an issue, develop personal support and deepen his or her level of commitment.

Running an Effective Meeting

• Be knowledgeable about the campaign.
  
  
• Be enthusiastic about what you are doing.
  
  
• Be sincere about why you are involved.
  
  
• Be confident and not overbearing.
  
  
• Be perceptive about what the volunteer is saying.
  
  
• Be creative about developing opportunities.

Sample Meeting Agenda

1. Introduction
   
   
2. Talk to find out the person's motivations.
   
   
3. Share information.
   
   
4. Answer questions.
   
   
5. Describe opportunities for involvement i.e. upcoming events, meetings.
   
   
6. Reinforce interest level.
   
   
7. Answer any additional questions.
   
   
8. Schedule follow-up meeting.