Canvasser

Also called: Street Fundraiser

Goes door-to-door or stands on streets to talk to people about causes and raise money.

A day in the life

Gets dropped off in a neighborhood with a clipboard and knocks on 60 doors, explaining a clean-water campaign and signing up members.

Pay over a career

Starting
$25k
Typical
$33k
High
$45k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; training on the first day.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Shrinking. Approximate; door-to-door sales and fundraising.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI calls and texts handle some outreach, but knocking doors and face-to-face pitches stay human.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to canvassing groups like Fund for the Public Interest or campaign field programs

Start now, in high school

Classes: Speech, AP Government, Business.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-9091.

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