Be a door dropper

Door dropping is a great way to raise awareness of Viva! and the issues we deal with. The media don’t feature stories about factory farming very often, most people are aware of what happens but not in any detail. We’re learned that people respond very strongly to learning the truth and one very effective way of reaching them is to door drop leaflets!

If you could deliver leaflets in your local area, you would be spreading our message to people who may otherwise get no opportunity to see it. You can deliver as many or as few as you can manage and it will make a difference – even if people never get in contact with us as a result, just seeing the information will make them think.

If this sounds like something you would like to help us with, order some of our door drop leaflets and post them through letter boxes in your area!

It’s not complicated - just put one leaflet through each letterbox! Think careful about which leaflets you are delivering – don’t door drop any of the particularly shocking or upsetting leaflets as some people will not appreciate this and Viva! could get in trouble! All of our leaflets are strong and are effective whether shocking or not. Remember, the main aim is to spread awareness and provoke people’s curiosity or interest. If they are interested, they will usually get in touch with Viva! and we can give them more specific and stronger information then. (We’ll be happy to advise you about which leaflets are best for door dropping.)

Secondly, don’t overdo it. People don’t like getting “junk mail” as a rule and if you deliver in the same area too often, people will be more likely to be irritated and less likely to pay attention to our message.

Always ensure that you have considered your personal safety! If you are under 14 years old you must have a responsible adult with you when you are door dropping Viva! leaflets. Think about where you are going, whether it is a “good” area and well-lit and so on. If more than one of you can do it, even better. If you are not delivering in your immediate area, tell friends or family where you’re going and when. Don’t go into people’s houses even if you’re invited in. We have never heard of anyone having trouble door dropping but it is best to be prepared, use your common sense and do not put yourself in dangerous situations.