Poll Worker Information

Shasta County Registrar of voters

~Cathy Darling Allen ~

 

 

Serve your community,

Become a Poll worker!

 

 

 TO BE A POLL WORKER

                        YOU MUST BE:

·         A U.S. Citizen

·         A registered voter of California

·         At least 18 years of age

 

   

 TO BE A STUDENT POLL WORKER

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).

 

Shasta County typically has between 60 to 100+ Precinct Boards for each election.

 

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 California and Federal Election Laws.

 

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 Shasta County . We recognize and appreciate that Poll Workers are volunteers. When you make this commitment, please keep in mind the serious nature of your promise. Your time and service ensures that members of your local community can exercise their constitutional right to vote. When you select Submit, this application will be forwarded to the Shasta County Registrar of Voters’ Office.

 

 

*Once completed, please return BOTH the placement test and application to the Shasta County Registrar of Voters’ Office.

 

  

 

  
 

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 California & at least 18 years of age:                YES            NO       

I have served as a Poll Worker in Shasta County before.  Which year:______                 YES            NO

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 Shasta County :    Yes               No

 

 

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

             

U.S. Mail:       Shasta County Registrar of Voters

P.O. Box 990880

                        Redding , CA 96099-0880

 

E-Mail:           elections@co.shasta.ca.us

In-Person:      Shasta County Registrar of Voters

1643 Market Street

Redding, CA. 96001