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# Volunteer Guide

Welcome! This guide walks you through everything you need as a campaign volunteer.

## Getting Started

### 1. Sign Up for a Shift

Visit the Shifts page (your organizer will share the link, or find it at `/shifts`). Browse available time slots, pick one that works, and fill in your name and email. You'll receive a confirmation email with login credentials.

### 2. Log In

Sign in with the email and password from your confirmation at the login page.

### 3. Explore the Volunteer Portal

After logging in, you'll land on the volunteer portal. Use the bottom navigation to access:

- Map — your canvassing area with GPS tracking
- Shifts — your upcoming and past shifts
- Friends — social connections with other volunteers
- Achievements — badges and leaderboards

The portal is mobile-first — the same layout works on a phone in the field:

## In This Section

- Canvassing — the GPS-guided canvass map, recording visits, and walking routes
- Shifts — viewing your assigned shifts, activity log, and route history
- Social — friend connections, activity feed, groups, profiles, and privacy settings
- Achievements — unlockable badges, progress tracking, and competitive leaderboards

## Browsing Public Pages

Tap your name/avatar in the header and select Browse Site to visit the public pages — campaigns, the public map, and shift signups.

## FAQ

Q: I can't find my assigned area on the map. A: Make sure your shift has an area assigned. Check with your organizer.

Q: My GPS isn't working. A: Allow location access in your browser. Try moving near a window for better signal.

Q: I recorded the wrong outcome. A: Visit the same address again and record the correct outcome. The most recent visit counts.

Q: How do I sign up for more shifts? A: Visit the public shifts page at `/shifts`.