Review eligibility
Your election office specifies eligibility, availability, and training.
VOLUNTEER / POLL WORKERS
Help elections run.
Poll workers help neighbors vote and keep local elections operating smoothly.
Become a poll worker
Poll workers check in voters, support accessibility, explain equipment, and help election offices follow procedures. Training, pay, age rules, and party-balance requirements vary.
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission maintains a nationwide poll-worker recruitment lookup, including links to state and local election offices.
Find your poll-worker application ↗What to expect
Apply locally
Use the EAC directory to connect to the authority recruiting in your community.
Get trained
Roles can include checking in voters, handling ballots, and helping people with disabilities.
Serve on election day
Hours and compensation vary; some offices offer early-voting shifts.
Your Voice does not accept poll-worker applications or send any contact information to election offices. Apply directly using official sources.