Tips and advice.

• Begin in early February so that you have plenty of time to revisit people you don't find at home on your first visit.
• Keep track of homes where no one was home and try to return at least one more time to ask for a donation. If there is no answer on your second visit leave a Heart Month brochure.
• Canvass in the early evening on weekdays and during the day on weekends - as these are the times that your neighbours are most likely to be at home.
• Canvassing should be a fun and social experience so consider taking a friend or family member along with you. It's a great way to teach your children about volunteerism and community involvement.
• Be sure to thank everybody for donating and try not to feel disheartened if people choose not to donate. Either way, you're performing an important task.
• Keep your kit with you all the time - you never know when you'll run in to one of your neighbours.
• Contact your Captain or local Heart and Stroke Foundation office if you require additional brochures.
• Return your kit in March and enter online for your chance to win a Winter Escape vacation and a $5,000 donation to your local Heart Month Campaign.