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County elections officials depend on reliable, dedicated teams of poll workers to make every Election Day run smoothly.</p> <h3>Who can be a poll worker?</h3> <p>To serve as a poll worker you must be:</p> <ul class="blts"> <li>A United States citizen or legal permanent resident;</li> <li>An eligible <a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/high-school-programs#pollworker">high school student</a></li> </ul> <h3>What does a poll worker do?</h3> <ul class="blts"> <li>Sets up and closes a polling place</li> <li>Helps voters understand their rights</li> <li>Protects ballots and voting equipment</li> </ul> <h3>Why be a poll worker?</h3> <ul class="blts"> <li>Get involved and assist voters</li> <li>Contribute to your community</li> <li>Earn extra money (amount varies by county)</li> </ul> <h3>How do you apply?</h3> <p><span>Visit </span><a href="https://pollworker.sos.ca.gov/s/">pollworker.sos.ca.gov</a><span> to complete the poll worker application. It only takes 2-3 minutes!</span></p> <p><b>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 <a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices">California County Elections page</a>.</b></p> <p>ATTENTION: If you would like to serve as a poll worker and you live in one of the counties listed below, please click on the link for your county or contact your county elections office directly.</p> <ul class="blts"> <li><a href="https://www.alpinecountyca.gov/388/Election">Alpine County Elections</a> (Alpine County is an all vote-by-mail county and has no need for poll workers.)</li> <li><a href="https://www.rush-personnel.com/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Butte County Pollworker</span></span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cocovote.us/poll-worker-center/become-a-poll-worker/">Contra Costa County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fresnoca?department[0]=County%20Clerk-Elections&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending">Fresno County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://humboldtgov.org/3451/Apply-to-be-an-Election-Worker">Humboldt County Election Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.kernvote.com/community/election-worker" target="_blank">Kern County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lassencounty.org/dept/county-clerk-recorder/elections/">Lassen County Elections</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/pollworker-information/become-an-election-worker/community-election-workers">Los Angeles County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.marincounty.org/depts/rv/vote-center-workers/become-an-election-worker/election-worker-application" target="_blank">Marin County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/850/Vote-Center-Worker-Application">Nevada County Elections</a></li> <li><a href="https://ocvote.com/about/careers/join">Orange County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sanbenitocounty-ca-cre.gov/elections/community-voter-outreach/adult-and-student-poll-workers">San Benito County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty?keywords=pollworker">San Diego County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://sccvote.sccgov.org/get-involved/work-vote-center">Santa Clara Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://smcacre.gov/elections/employment-opportunities">San Mateo County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://elections.shastacounty.gov/volunteer/volunteer-info/becoming-a-poll-worker/">Shasta County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sierracounty.ca.gov/214/Elections">Sierra County Elections</a> (Sierra County is an all vote-by-mail county and has no need for poll workers.)</li> <li><a href="https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CRA/Registrar-of-Voters/Poll-Worker-Information/" target="_blank">Sonoma County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://recorder.countyofventura.org/elections/elections/media-information/election-workers/">Ventura County Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a href="https://ace.yolocounty.gov/282/Be-an-Election-Worker">Yolo County Poll Worker</a></li> </ul> <p>For more information, contact the county elections offices directly. Contact information for all county elections offices is available at: <a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices">https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices</a></p> <!--<p>Organizations, businesses and government agencies can spread the word about becoming a poll worker by posting, emailing or handing out the <a href="https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/pdfs/poll-worker-flyer.pdf">Secretary of State's poll worker recruitment flyer</a>.</p> --> <h2 id="student">High School Poll Workers</h2> <p>California Elections Code section 12302 allows eligible high school students to serve as poll workers on Election Day. Student poll workers learn firsthand how elections are run, and provide much needed support at polling place locations. They end their day with a better understanding of the importance of voting and the vital role poll workers play in making our elections run smoothly.</p> <p>County elections officials may assign up to five high school students to serve as poll workers in each election precinct. Students work under the direct supervision of appointed adult poll workers.</p> <h3>What does it take to be a high school poll worker?</h3> <p>To serve as a high school poll worker, a student must:</p> <ul class="blts"> <li>A United States citizen or legal permanent resident</li> <li>Be at least 16 years old on Election Day</li> <li>Attend a public or private high school</li> <li>Have at least a 2.5 grade point average</li> <li>Get permission from your parents and school</li> <li>Attend a training session</li> </ul> <p>Students in high school are allowed one excused absence per year for a civic or political event, such as poll working.Students may also be eligible for a stipend ranging from $65 and $150, and are encourage to contact their <a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices">county elections official</a> for more information.</p> <p>To encourage high school students to serve as poll workers, the Secretary of State invites students, teachers, school activities directors and others to post, email or hand out the <a href="https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/pdfs/student-poll-worker-flyer.pdf">High School Poll Worker recruitment flyer</a>.</p> <h2>State Employees</h2> <p>Government Code section 19844.7, allows state employees to take time off, without loss of pay, to serve as poll workers on Election Day.</p> <p>Regulations:</p> <ul class="blts"> <li>Employee shall be eligible for both regular state compensation and the fee paid by the Registrar of Voters for serving as a poll worker.</li> <li>Eligibility of a state employee to serve at the polls is subject to approval by the employee's manager or supervisor.</li> <li>Employee seeking release time to work at the polls shall provide sufficient notice to allow the department to maintain adequate coverage and meet operational needs.</li> <li>Verification of service as a poll worker on Election Day may be required by the appointing authority by requiring the employee to provide written verification of service from the Registrar of Voters, including the name of the employee serving and the date of the election.</li> </ul> <p>For more information, please contact your <a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices">county elections official</a>.</p> <h2>Poll Worker Training Standards</h2> <p>Elections Code section 12309.5, requires the Secretary of State to adopt uniform poll worker training standards. These revised standards reflect lessons learned and changes in state law that have taken effect since the original standards were published in 2006.</p> <p><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/voting-california/help-strengthen-our-democracy/poll-worker-training-standards">Poll Worker Training Standards</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/historical-information-poll-worker-training-task-force">Historical Information on Poll Worker Training</a></p> <h2>Bilingual Poll Worker Recruitment</h2> <p>In 2017 the California State Legislature passed the California Voting for All Act. This legislation updated the language service requirements for county elections officials and established a new reporting process directing the California Secretary of State to collect data related to the recruitment of bilingual poll workers from county officials.</p> <p>In response, the California Secretary of State conducted a survey of county elections officials regarding their recruitment of bilingual poll workers. This report provides information and analysis of the data collected in the survey. The responses from each county have also been posted.</p> <p><span><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/poll-worker-information/bilingual-poll-worker-report" title="Bilingual Poll Worker Recruitment Report - November 8, 2018, General Election">Bilingual Poll Worker Recruitment Report - November 8, 2018, General Election</a></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/poll-worker-information/nov-2020"><span>Bilingual Poll Worker Recruitment Report - November 3, 2020 General Election</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/poll-worker-information/bilingual-poll-worker-report-2022"><span>Bilingual Poll Worker Recruitment Report - November 8, 2022, General Election</span></a></p> </div> <div id="left-sidebar" class="col-md-3 col-sm-4 col-md-pull-9 col-sm-pull-8"> <h2><a>Elections Information</a></h2> <ul class="sbNav noaccordion"> <li><a title="Elections and Voter Information" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections">Elections Division Home</a></li> <li><a title="Poll Worker Information" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/poll-worker-information">Be a Poll Worker</a></li> <li><a title="Democracy at Work" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/studentmockelection">California Student Mock Election</a></li> <!--<li><a title="Democracy at Work" href="https://c5.sos.ca.gov/elections/myvote-democracy-work-project">Democracy at Work</a></li>--> <li><a title="Election Video Resources" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/voting-california/help-strengthen-our-democracy/video-resources">Election Video Resources</a></li> <li><a title="High School and Youth Initiatives" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/high-school-programs">High School and Youth Initiatives</a></li> <li><a title="Honor Veterans. 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