National Poll Worker Recruitment Day was first established in 2020 by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to encourage people to sign up as poll workers and help Americans vote. There is a critical shortage of poll workers throughout the country, yet they serve a vital role on Election Day.
Why Become a Poll Worker?
Serving as a poll worker is one of the most significant contributions you can make to preserving our democracy. Poll workers are vital to the integrity and efficiency of the voting process, ensuring that every eligible voter can exercise their rights without unnecessary obstacles.
Becoming a poll worker means you are:
strengthening democracy
inspiring civic engagement
ensuring free and fair elections
What do Poll Workers Do?
Greet and check in voters at the polling location
Answer questions and provide support for voters facing issues
Set up and test voting machines
Issue ballots
Various other tasks as determined by election officials
Do Poll Workers Receive Training? Are They Paid?
Yes! Poll workers undergo training conducted by election officials to understand the rules and mechanics of the voting process, covering all assigned duties and potential scenarios you may encounter. Training sessions may be held in-person or online, and typically last a few hours.
And yes! Poll workers are compensated for their work.
Who is Eligible to Become a Poll Worker?
America needs more election workers to volunteer, but rules vary by state. Check the State-by-State Compendium to find the guidelines and requirements for your location. Any voter is eligible to apply!
Visit the EAC’s website and choose your state from the Lookup Tool to find out more about how you can make this important contribution to democracy.
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