Election Day Poll Workers Still Needed
Earn Money While Performing a Civic Duty
Ohio requires 37,057 individuals, at minimum, to fulfill election day poll worker positions throughout the state’s 88 counties and is currently not meeting that threshold. In addition to the minimum number needed, the county boards of elections also must plan for potential last-minute cancelations, which is a greater risk this year given the uncertainties around the COVID-19 pandemic. How can I help? Well, we’re glad you asked! Here are few ways to be a part of the solution to serve your community and help make the 2020 General Election a safe, secure and accurate success –
- Sign up to be an election day poll worker in your county. Serve alongside your neighbors.
- The Youth at the Booth program Encourage 17-year-old high school seniors to become poll workers even though they aren’t old enough to vote. The experience is rewarding and looks good on a college resume.
- Day of Democracy encourages employers to offer employees a paid day to serve as an elections day poll worker without having to utilize a benefit paid day off.
- Work a Day and Donate Your Pay is an opportunity for elections day poll workers to donate their poll worker pay to a nonprofit organization.
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) can be earned by licensed professionals such as lawyers and accountants who serve as elections day poll workers.
- Dedicated Community Service Project is an opportunity for service organizations to encourage members to sign up to become election day poll workers and fulfill a community service commitment for the respective organization. The application process is easy and takes less than five minutes to complete.