Transformative Justice Coalition/Georgia Coalition for The People’s Agenda Nonpartisanship Agreement for Volunteers: MUST READ & ACKNOWLEDGE
I have read the postcard writing/phone banking instructions thoroughly and understand that this work is to be conducted in a non-partisan manner. I further agree not to deviate in any material way from the script(s) provided by TJC/GCPA.
Example: I can use a different salutation or closing, or add something like “Have a great day!’ I cannot write or say the names of preferred candidates or include hints about who the recipients should vote for.
In addition, I have read the definitions set forth below and agree to abide by these principles. I understand that failure to abide by these principles may result in damage to the sponsoring 501c3 nonpartisan organizations, and volunteers who fail to abide by this agreement must accept personal responsibility for their actions.
Non-partisan means: Not advocating, encouraging, suggesting, or implying the preference of one political candidate or party over another.
Non-partisan means YOU CANNOT:
Advise postcard/phone call recipients about which party to join or which candidate to support
Mention issues that are overtly partisan
Write or draw partisan symbols or affix partisan stickers to any written material.
Deviate from the script provided by TJC/GCPA in any material way
Non-partisan means YOU CAN:
Emphasize how important voting is
Stress the kind of impact that voting can have for a community and why it’s important to our organization (in a non-partisan way: no parties or candidates!)
FOLLOW THE SCRIPT(S) PROVIDED by TJC/GCPA