By Free Republic | Created at 2024-10-21 03:31:33 | Updated at 2024-10-21 05:39:53
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Promote Democracy: Serve as a Poll Worker
California Secretary of State ^ | 2024 | Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.
Posted on 10/20/2024 8:28:05 PM PDT by thecodont
Promote Democracy: Serve as a Poll Worker
Before each statewide election, thousands of Californians sign up to help put on the single most important event we hold in a democracy. County elections officials depend on reliable, dedicated teams of poll workers to make every Election Day run smoothly. Who can be a poll worker?
To serve as a poll worker you must be:
A United States citizen or legal permanent resident; An eligible high school student
What does a poll worker do?
Sets up and closes a polling place Helps voters understand their rights Protects ballots and voting equipment
Why be a poll worker?
Get involved and assist voters Contribute to your community Earn extra money (amount varies by county)
How do you apply?
Visit pollworker.sos.ca.gov to complete the poll worker application. It only takes 2-3 minutes!
If you are interested in working as a Poll Worker either in addition to or in a county other than the one you currently reside in, please contact that county’s elections office directly. For a list of county contacts, please visit our California County Elections page.
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TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: highschool; pollworkers; volunteers
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1 posted on 10/20/2024 8:28:05 PM PDT by thecodont
I saw a blurb on the local evening news about high school poll workers. Had to look it up.
2 posted on 10/20/2024 8:29:05 PM PDT by thecodont
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