Anyone can phone bank, yes, even YOU! Take a look at the tips below, and counteract MSM's message by connecting with voters yourself.
Do your fair share to help Obama secure the nomination. 25 calls take less than 1 hour because some people don't pick up or aren't home. Here are some things that work for me:
Smile; make faces at yourself, tell yourself the next one will be for Obama. Challenge yourself to make X number of calls in X minutes.
SPEAK SLOWLY. You are used to the tone of your own voice and regional accent. Slow down so that people can hear what you say the first time. You will sound more intelligent and confident.
The official script advises you to ask, "Is ___ available, please?" Then you would introduce yourself. I reversed it because I hate when strangers ask for me when I don't know who they are or why they're calling.
Watch the clock. It is also a courtesy to the people you call because you are probably interrupting something. If you get a guy like I did last night who is happy to get it all out, don't rush them.
Don't worry about not knowing everything about Obama's platform. I sure don't, and I don't pretend to. People will know if you are BSing them; say you don't know and move on, but be prepared to talk about the reasons why you support Obama.
The official script lists talking points to share with undecideds. I don't do that. Instead I ask, "What are some of the issues that are important to you?" Yes, you risk revealing now knowing where Obama stands on those issues, and that's ok. This is the opportunity for you to create buy-in with the voter, because they will hear themselves articulate their own needs. They will believe themselves quicker than they believe you.
Last, but not least, be polite always!!! You may be the closest they ever come to Obama. If you find people who are not interested, thank them for their time and say goodbye.