Here's a story on DailyKos that probably tells it better than I can.
You tell them how many postcards you can write in the next couple of days, and they'll send you that number of addresses.
They send you information about whichever candidate we're doing at the moment. This information will include three specifics the candidate needs voters to know -- what seat they're running for, when the election is, and at least one thing about the candidate's platform. They'll also send you optional details and some suggestions about how to word things.
You provide the postcards, stamps, and write them yourself. You can also decorate them if you're so inclined. If for some reason you can't get all the postcards done, let them know and they'll assign those addresses to someone else.
When you first sign up, they'll ask you to write a postcard and send them a photo, so they can make sure you're getting the required information on it. If you're having trouble, they'll give you pointers. After that, they just send you as many addresses (and candidate info) as you request.
It's a great way to help that doesn't involve talking on the phone, but still reaches people. I think about what I'd like to see if I got a postcard about a local election, and I try to write something friendly and encouraging. Especially for special elections, voter turnout is so important, so I try to fit that in. I think about this postcard maybe hanging on someone's refrigerator as a reminder to go vote.
You only get as many addresses as you ask for, when you ask for them, so if you get busy or something comes up, you don't have a huge commitment hanging over your head.
The hardest part is figuring out how to fit everything I want to say onto a postcard! It's such a small space, and I'm long-winded. (As you might be able to tell from this comment...)
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You tell them how many postcards you can write in the next couple of days, and they'll send you that number of addresses.
They send you information about whichever candidate we're doing at the moment. This information will include three specifics the candidate needs voters to know -- what seat they're running for, when the election is, and at least one thing about the candidate's platform. They'll also send you optional details and some suggestions about how to word things.
You provide the postcards, stamps, and write them yourself. You can also decorate them if you're so inclined. If for some reason you can't get all the postcards done, let them know and they'll assign those addresses to someone else.
When you first sign up, they'll ask you to write a postcard and send them a photo, so they can make sure you're getting the required information on it. If you're having trouble, they'll give you pointers. After that, they just send you as many addresses (and candidate info) as you request.
It's a great way to help that doesn't involve talking on the phone, but still reaches people. I think about what I'd like to see if I got a postcard about a local election, and I try to write something friendly and encouraging. Especially for special elections, voter turnout is so important, so I try to fit that in. I think about this postcard maybe hanging on someone's refrigerator as a reminder to go vote.
You only get as many addresses as you ask for, when you ask for them, so if you get busy or something comes up, you don't have a huge commitment hanging over your head.
The hardest part is figuring out how to fit everything I want to say onto a postcard! It's such a small space, and I'm long-winded. (As you might be able to tell from this comment...)