Poll Worker Information
Shasta
County Registrar of voters
~
Serve
your community,
Become
a Poll worker!
TO
BE A POLL WORKER
YOU MUST BE:
· A
U.S. Citizen
· A
registered voter of
· At
least 18 years of age
YOU
MUST BE:
· A
U.S. Citizen
· At
least 16 years of age
· Have
a 2.5+ G.P.A.
PRECINCT
BOARD POSITIONS:
-
Inspector
-
Assistant Inspector
-
Clerk
HOURS:
Polls are open from
7 a.m-8 p.m. Poll Workers work from 6
a.m. until approx. 1 hour after the polls close (except for lunch and breaks).
STIPENDS:
-
$125 for Inspectors
-
$100 for Assistant
Inspectors & Clerks
Precinct Boards usually
consist of four Poll Workers (an Inspector, an Assistant Inspector and two Clerks).
Registrar of Voters
Emergency Response Specialists (R.O.V.E.R.S) are also on-board. They’re assigned
to several precincts to help resolve any critical issues occurring at Polling Sites
on Election Day.
Why
Volunteer To Be A Poll Worker?
WE
ABSOLUTELY NEED YOU!
We
serve over 94,000 voters!
IT’S
PATRIOTIC!
Poll Workers state
the main reasons that they serve are to fulfill their civic responsibility and to
support the democratic process.
IT’S
EDUCATIONAL!
Poll Workers attend
an in-class training & learn what it takes to successfully administer an election
that complies with both
IT’S
A CHANCE TO SEE NEIGHBORS/MEET NEW FRIENDS!
Poll Workers say how
much they enjoy seeing and assisting their neighbors and community members on Election
Day.
IT’S
A GREAT FUNDRAISER!
Poll Workers can donate
their stipend to their favorite organization, club, school, youth group, team, etc. A
Precinct Board of 4 can donate $425.00 to the organization of their choice after working
just one Election Day!
Thank
you for your interest in working on a Precinct Board in
*Once
completed, please return BOTH the placement test and application to the
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ Alternate
Telephone: ________________________
E-Mail: ______________________________________________________________________
Please
circle the appropriate responses & complete each section before signing.
I am a U.S. Citizen,
a registered voter of
I
have served as a Poll Worker in
I
have my own transportation: YES NO
I will attend the mandatory Poll Worker’s in-class training: YES NO
I can lift 30 pounds (Please Note: All lifting will be done by 2 people): YES NO
I understand that I am required to work from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. : YES NO
I
prefer to work with the following people if at all possible: ______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
8. My
primary motivation for wanting to work as a Poll Worker is:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
9. I
am willing to politely assist voters, ensure a fair and impartial election, and promote
the integrity of the electoral process in
I hereby attest that
the information provided above is accurate & complete:
Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:
____________________
Completed
Poll Worker applications & Placement tests may be submitted:
Fax: 530-225-5454
E-Mail: elections@co.shasta.ca.us
In-Person:
Redding, CA. 96001