Poll workers are critical to our democracy. Every election, poll workers help administer polling sites to ensure every voter can cast their ballot. In the last presidential elections, over fifty percent of poll workers were over the age of 60.
Help save our democracy by stepping up to serve as a poll worker in your local polling site and be compensated for your time and effort.
Harvard Votes Challenge is partnering with Power to Polls, an initiative to recruit and provide information on how to enlist as a poll worker through your local election office.
Please check back later for specific instructions on how to get involved here in Massachusetts.
Work elections across the US
1. Fill out the form here.
2. Based on your address, you will be directed to your local election office. Submit the application. Our partners at Power to the Polls will follow up by email or text to remind you to submit your application.
3. Follow up with your local election office to confirm your participation and inquire about additional trainings required.
4. On the day of the election make sure you bring appropriate PPE (if the site does not provide it) and thank you for your service!
For questions, contact your local election office, visit Work Elections.
Frequently asked questions
1. Is there compensation for poll work?
Most states pay for election work. Visit Work Elections to learn about your specific state.
2. Is there training required?
Most states and local election offices require a training to learn about specific protocols in managing the polling location. The length of the training varies by state and local election office. Visit Work Elections to learn about specific trainings.
3. Are there specific poll worker requirements?
Some states have minimum age, citizenship, and voter registration requirements. Visit Work Elections for more information.