Whats a pollworker?
Pollworkers are citizens who sign up for a one-day paid job with their county elections officials, and are hired and trained to help out from early in the morning on Election Day, through the close of polls that evening. The main thing to note upfront about pollworking is that just about everything election-related varies from county to county, and in some cases, from town to town. People tend to find pollworking a long day but a gratifying experience. Many appreciate the chance to show up and help people vote, and many value getting firsthand knowledge of our democracy’s workings — as well as its not-so-workings. Pollworker duties may include helping voters sign in, assisting with voting machines, checking voter registration, etc. Training varies from a couple hours to a full day. Pay varies by county, typically ranging from $85 to $200. To get specifics for your area, contact your local elections officials.
