Introduction The Bexar County Democratic Party has six training courses that provide the tools Precinct Chairs and Coordinators need to get out the vote (GOTV). To find the schedule of upcoming classes, check Calendar.
Training Course #1: Developing Your Precinct This is the first course that all new precinct chairs and coordinators should take. Existing chairs and coordinators are invited as well. New information has been added lately so if it’s been a while, come back to class!
Course Objectives
Explore the BCDP website Bexardemocrat.org
Learn about providing information to voters
Learn about finding volunteers to help you work the precinct
Training Course #2: Looking at Data In this course we take a deep dive into the Bexar Elections website to learn about how it can help our GOTV efforts. Course Objectives
Training Course #3: Basic VAN Skills In this course you will use the Voter Activation Network (VAN) system to create lists of Democratic voters in your precinct. Course Objectives
Ensure that your VAN account has been created, and access it at least one time before attending class. To request a VAN account click here: https://apps.bexardemocrat.org/van-access
---------- Training Course #4: Advanced VAN Training This course is a continuation of the Basic VAN Skills course. Course Objectives
Learn how to do research and update voter information
Ensure that your VAN account has been created, and access it at least one time before attending class. To request a VAN account click here: https://apps.bexardemocrat.org/van-access
---------- Training Course #5: Voter Registration Tactics and Techniques This course was developed by experienced BCDP Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars (VDRs), and teaches you all the things they didn’t mention in the VDR training class at Bexar Elections. Course Objectives
Learn how to get complete, accurate, and legible cards
